Carolina Living

Muscadines

The pop and a burst of juice make muscadines one of the traditional treats of late summer

Take care of mold before it turns ugly

How to recognize and treat the fungus

Still natural after all these years

50 years later, Sunset Beach still likes things the way they are

A Duck Story

A boy and a duck grow up together.

Back to school

Stay hardy with nutritious food and good hygiene

Boating and marina safety

New resources help boaters avoid electrical dangers

Frugal fun

Pack savings into your vacations

Local Peaches

Fresh peaches and cream at two Sandhills markets

Low-cost makeover

Painting cabinets in the kitchen and bath

First in forestry

Pioneers of American forest management got their start in western North Carolina

The Quilt Trails of the Tar River

Traditional quilt block art marks significant places of the region

Heat illnesses

How to recognize and treat heat-related conditions

When babies graduate to solid foods

Look for healthy options as you expand your baby’s diet

Savings options for education expenses

Preparing now will help you handle college costs later

Our mad plaid state shell

It’s rare, but it’s there on our shores

Zucchini Mania!

It’s everywhere in mid-summer, but it’s also delicious, nutritious and versatile.

No longer a ‘shad’ story

The shad are jumping the rapids for real on their annual run up the Cape Fear River

Get the kids outdoors

Children who play outside show signs of all-around health

How to identify tree hazards

Recognizing basic hazards in your trees can protect you and others from loss

The Derby General Store and Farm Stand

Photography by Ashley Fetner

“Sunday”

Art by Ronald Ragland

A Mother’s Day Memory

Sun-dried Laundry

Returning to those sunny days when we let our clothes out to dry

What’s the Catch?

If you’re looking for fresh, local seafood, NC Catch helps you find it.