Carolina Living

The Return of the Chestnut

Known as “the grain that grows on a tree,” chestnuts now can be grown locally.

Mount Carmel Presbyterian Church, Richmond County

Photography by Ashley Fetner

Fire safety

Does your family have an escape plan?

Seniors on the road

It’s important to express your concern for their safety

North Carolina Christmas Trees

There’s a farm or retailer offering North Carolina-grown trees near you

Do You Call It Dressing? or Stuffing?

The name of this traditional Thanksgiving dish can depend on where you live

A colorful roof for all seasons

Native mosses on this roof tolerate full sun, weather extremes and control storm water runoff

Ask the Candidates

We ask the candidates for North Carolina’s governor to respond to issues that affect you.

Fright night

Don’t let electrical hazards haunt your Halloween

Pappaw’s pumpkins

Renters insurance

Policies protect possessions and provide peace of mind

Healthier choices

School lunches get a nutritional makeover

Homegrown Clothing

What if North Carolina could produce its own organic cotton and turn it into clothing made here, just like in the old days?

Precautions can prevent accidents

Don’t overlook dangers of common household appliances

Safe appliances, outlets and alarms

Keeping your appliances clean and testing your alarms and outlets helps keep your house safe

Tobacco Baskets

From the floor of the warehouse to the walls of your house

Watching over your nest egg

Focus on the future during market ups and downs

Drink to your health

Proper hydration helps you achieve fitness goals

Flame-kissed and juicy

How to grill steaks to perfection

Let’s Talk Trash

Is bottled water really better?

Seeing Science

A western North Carolina educational initiative that takes science students outdoors has improved student test scores

Avoid home repair scams after disasters

Boosting curb appeal

Start from the ground up when enhancing your home

Connecting farm and fork

A new facility has space and equipment to help local farms and food suppliers stay local