My South: Comedian Fortune Feimster on Belmont, North Carolina
Growing up in Belmont, I couldn’t wait to get out. It was small. We were a dry county, so we couldn’t even get a chain restaurant to open there. My friends and I hung out in a church parking lot and jogged up and down the street for fun.
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.
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...
12 top restaurateurs share great Southern bites and sites
Forget Yelp reviews, travel guides, or tracking down that random colleague’s Instagram post. We have your notes right here—on where to go and what to order when traveling—from some of the South’s most acclaimed chefs, unlocking the secrets of their hometowns.
Everything you wanted to know about Cheerwine, an iconic Southern soda
Created in 1917 in Salisbury, North Carolina, Cheerwine owes its abundant popularity, in part, to a time of scarcity.
How to spend a weekend in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
With ski slopes, stylish shops, and history walks, this four-season vacation town charms visitors at every turn.
The North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences’ newest exhibit is a [pre]historic first
The landmark exhibit includes an intact triceratops and the world’s only 100-percent-complete skeleton of a T. rex in one piece of rock.
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.
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