Highlands Hits Its Stride
Today, the only thing predictable in Highlands is the temperature, which is at least ten blessed degrees cooler than the rest of the South on any given day.
Casino Wars in the Carolinas: Two tribes that have battled for centuries are at odds once again
In North Carolina, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians found a way to take care of their people: In 1997, they opened a casino on their lands. Now South Carolina’s Catawba tribe wants to do the same. But there is a problem.
Extraordinary Escapes: 16 unexpected accommodations to book in the South
You don't think inside the box. Why sleep in one? The South is full of unexpected accommodations, from a nineteenth-century castle to a Hobbit hut to the tree house of your dreams. Let us introduce you to sixteen offerings that are anything but ordinary.
Hail to the Queen: Why we’re loving Charlotte now
It’s never a bad time to visit North Carolina’s largest city, but lately, Charlotte is on a roll. From a new pro soccer team and groundbreaking Picasso exhibition to the buzzy Camp North End development, the Queen City seems to have something for everyone.
Have a blue-ribbon day at the North Carolina State Fair
First hosted in 1853, the 11-day gathering is the state’s biggest event, featuring carnival rides, colorful games, indulgent foods, and more.
A North Carolina naturalist’s tips for spotting springtime blooms
Scott Dean shares his favorite hiking trails, advice for seeing spring ephemeral flowers, and an unforgettable outdoor event in the Smokies.
The history of the South’s unique style of folk pottery
Emblazoned with features both grotesque and enigmatic, face jugs are a style of folk pottery primarily concentrated in Georgia and the Carolinas. Though these vessels have ties to many cultures, past and present, the...
Lakeside Retreat: Novelist Susan Rebecca White’s highs and lows on a mountain lake in the Smokies
"On that night, under that starlit sky, the sound of the water lapping against the dock, I felt a prescient sense of peace."
Bellamy Young on her acting career, the solace of singing, and seeing Asheville through new eyes
Although she now calls New York City home, actress Bellamy Young says she’ll always be a Southern girl at heart.
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