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Carolina Places

Every spot in North Carolina has a story to tell. Here are a few.

Lexington Grocery Celebrates a Century of Reliable Service

Conrad & Hinkle Food Market has been a family business since 1919

Local Flavors at Yadkin Valley Wineries

The Surry County Wine Trail winds through a rich viticultural area

A Local Record Label with Global Reach

Hillsborough-based Yep Roc Records represents NC and international artists

15 Local Parks for Outdoor Escapes

The best quiet parks and trails in your NC town

Top Spots for NC Beachcombers

Be in the right place at the right time to find treasured shells

Family-Friendly Adventures Get Kids in Parks

New ‘TRACK Trails’ bring organized fun to local parks

Secrets of the Mountains

These destinations offer something new off the beaten path

Catch Melon Madness at this NC Fest

Cool off at the annual Watermelon Festival in Denton

5 Tips for Your Walk in the Woods

Advice for beginning hikers from a local expert

Explore an NC Zoo Near You

A sampling of zoos around the state

Fight Against Polio Led to ‘Miracle of Hickory’

A community’s effort was one of many that helped stem NC epidemics

Stone-Ground Goodness comes from Linney's Mill

Union Grove is home to a sought-after source of grits and cornmeal

Scenes from the NC Piedmont, in Miniature

Model railroaders bring local 1950s-era scenes to life

Shells of North Carolina

A guide to shelling our Carolina coast

Wartime on the Outer Banks

Remembering life on the NC coast during WWII