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Carolina Life

Stories of life in North Carolina

Nothing Could be Finer 2024

Carolina’s Finest selected by Carolina Country readers

What Was Your Favorite Halloween Costume?

Trick-or-treat with stories submitted by our readers.

Power Through Partnerships

Ripe for Revival helps provide NC communities reliable access to fresh produce

Secrets by the Sea

A special mailbox draws kindred spirits to Bird Island

Raising the American Spirit

Brad and Jessica Halling’s distillery honors veterans

Protecting Nature and Yourself

Prepare, preserve and respect nature while exploring NC’s outdoors

Staples of the Community

Dozens of NC diners have kept the griddle hot for more than 50 years

Little Girl Lost, Found

Four County member tells a story about a lost girl she helped reunite with her mother.

All Aboard for the North Pole!

Celebrate the holidays while riding the rails

Finding Renewal on the Water

NC nonprofit connects wounded veterans to fishing

All About Ava

The Ava Gardner Museum and Festival captures classic Hollywood

How to Plan a Perfect Beach Weekend

Tips and tricks for unwinding along the Crystal Coast

Looking Out for Each Other

Union Power member talks about her relationship with her mother