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Beaufort, South Carolina

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Wild Horses North Carolina Outer Banks

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Cape Hatteras Lighthouse in NC

The History Behind Why The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse Moved

Megalodon Tooth

This North Carolina Diving Location is a Hot Spot for Prehistoric Megalodon Shark Teeth

Frances Mayes Garden in Hillsborough, NC

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Frances Mayes Had Great Expectations For Her Chatwood Garden

Take Heart Boutique in Blowing Rock, NC

Why Blowing Rock Is The Perfect Mountain Town Escape

High Hampton Resort Sunset Cashiers, NC

Why You Should Head to Cashiers, North Carolina This Summer

north carolina sanderling resort underwater photography

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Suburbs Photo

This City Is the Fastest Growing Suburb in America

Florida: Key West

The Best Vacation Spots In Every Southern State

Farmstead Golf Links 18th Hole

You Can Play One Round of Golf In Two Southern States

Fun Little Car in the Outer Banks

Travel Alert: This Is One of the Best Summer Road Trip Destinations

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This North Carolina Cabin With 200 Years' Worth of Charm Is On the Market—And It’s Even Cozier Than It Sounds

Down home and delicious

Saying Goodbye to Mama Dip

Editors React To Livermush

We Made Our Editors Try Livermush – And The Results Were Hilarious

High Falls

4 Must-See Waterfalls Are in This Southern State

Asheville, North Carolina

This Southern City is the Most Hospitable, According to Airbnb

Duke UNC Basketball Rivalry

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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

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

Burgess Marshbanks Quilt Painter

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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