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Asheville, North Carolina

This Southern City is the Most Hospitable, According to Airbnb

Duke UNC Basketball Rivalry

Southern Culture

This Is The Most Famous Basketball Rivalry In The South

The South’s Best Restaurant in North Carolin: Kindred

The South’s Best Restaurant in North Carolina: Kindred

Highland Brewing Company

The South’s Best Brewery 2018: Highland Brewing Company

Ocean Isle Beach, NC Dock

The South’s Best Tiny Town 2018: Ocean Isle Beach

Lexington BBQ

The Case for Lexington Barbecue

Sauerkraut and Dumplings

A Treasured Southern Family Recipe (With a German Accent)

Vintage Pepsi Cola Cap

Southern Culture

The Fascinating Origins of Pepsi, North Carolina’s Hometown Favorite

Burgess Marshbanks Quilt Painter

Southern Culture

Painting Quilt Squares Brings This 94-Year-Old "Real Joy"

Livermush Package

Why Livermush Will Always Be a North Carolina Favorite

Soldier Dressed in Chick-fil-a Cow Costume

Soldier Disguises Himself as Chick-fil-A Cow to Surprise Pregnant Wife

Chevrolet Impala

North Carolina Couple Still Drives the Car That Brought Them Together 50 Years Ago

Krispy Kreme Challenge

Thousands Are Doing This Crazy Krispy Kreme Challenge for a Good Cause

The Biltmore

The Biltmore Has A Piece of Cornelia Vanderbilt’s Wedding Cake on Display

Frisco Pier Sunset

OBX Fans Have Just 5 Months to Visit This Landmark Before It Is Torn Down

Santa's Workshop Gingerbread House Competition

Impressive Gingerbread Houses We Wish We Could Move Into This Holiday Season

Petra Sutherland

Charlotte Grandmother Uses Plot from Hallmark Movie to Find Love

Mimi Cecil

Mimi Cecil, Beloved Community Leader and Biltmore Owner, Dies at 85

Sylva

Our Favorite Small Towns in North Carolina

The Duke Mansion

Now's the Time to Plan Your Trip to "Christmas Town USA"

Scratching Lottery Ticket

WATCH: North Carolina Woman Wins Lottery Twice in the Same Day

The Ivey's Hotel Exterior

Why You Need to Book a Stay At This Cool New Charlotte Hotel

Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Pack Your Bags for Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Jacksonville, NC

The Best of Jacksonville, NC

Southern Living Topsail Beach North Carolina

Escape to Topsail Island, North Carolina

Kitty Hawk North Carolina Houses

Escape to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

nags-head-beach-houses

The Best of Nags Head, North Carolina