2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (1631+ words) Forget bringing out-of-town guests to the “nice” place. Take them somewhere with a buffet. Not because you’ve given up on impressing them. Quite the opposite. This is the kind of Southern spread that can turn a perfectly polite dinner into…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1747+ words) How serious can people possibly be about pimento cheese? Apparently, serious enough to drive across state lines for it. For generations, one North Carolina market has been making its famous spread from a family recipe that dates back to the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (282+ words) A pop of red midst the green. A soft yellow reaching toward the sky. Few places are more beautiful than High Country in the Fall. Leaves are already changing colors in some parts of western North Carolina, and peak fall…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (860+ words) Nearly 630,000 people are now caught up in the North Carolina food insecurity crisis, with food banks across the state warning in 2024 that demand for help has surged by more than 70% since 2021. The latest data, shared by food bank leaders in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (1732+ words) A donut shop has officially reached dangerous territory when people are willing to build their morning around it. That’s what’s happening at this North Carolina bakery, where the donuts are made by hand, served fresh, and fluffy enough to make…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1619+ words) A lake this big should probably be harder to miss. Instead, most people drive right past it. That’s part of the charm of this quiet corner of eastern North Carolina, where the horizon opens up, the roads get quieter, and…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (418+ words) Rent a beachfront home through Oak Island Accommodations, or book a room at The Beach House Motel & Suites. Spend the day on the pet-friendly beaches—surf fishing, swimming, shelling, or catching up on your reading. Take a guided tour of…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (221+ words) RALEIGH — Saturday's Powerball drawing produced a $1 million prize on a ticket bought in Warrenton as well as a $200,000 winning ticket purchased in Johnston County. Neither prize was claimed as of Sunday morning. Man wins $100k after dumpster diving for lottery ticket…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, and unbeatable mountain views. Editor's Note: Spruce Pine is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Please check local reports…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (554+ words) But there's something inherently mysterious about the mountains, too, especially in North Carolina. Even if you didn't know about any notorious hidden legends in North Carolina, I bet you would still... I've always been drawn to the mountains. Those panoramic…...