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Southern Snapshot: Escape to Bald Head Island

March 23, 2013 | By Erin Shaw Street | Comments (3)

Dreaming of a remote getaway? We have one for you: Bald Head Island, North Carolina. I was there earlier this month, and couldn’t wait to share. Located on the Cape Fear River, Bald Head Island can only be reached by ferry. There are no private vehicles on the island, no high rises, no chain restaurants. There are charming cottages, like […]

The Grumpy Gardener

Garden With Confidence

December 13, 2012 | By Steve Bender | Comments (3)

There’s a pernicious rumor going around that gardening is just too hard for the average person. Oh sure, they can paint their floors and bake a gold-leaf cake for the Queen, but plant some herbs? That’s just so hard! Garden coach Helen Yoest thinks this rumor is pure manure. So she’s written a book to prove that anyone can garden […]

They Brake for Pinto Beans

October 11, 2012 | By Donna Florio | Comments (1)

Owner Ronnie Horton of Ronnie’s Country Store in downtown Winston-Salem is all fired up—the fresh dried pintos are in. “It’s the most exciting thing that happens in Winston-Salem every year,” he says.

Southern Snapshot

Fall Is Here!

September 29, 2012 | By Kate Phillips and Stephanie Granada | Comments (7)

Our photographers are racing around the region trying to capture the first signs of fall in the South. From the Blue Ridge Parkway to the Smokies and beyond, the shades of gold and amber that wash over our landscape this time of year are a sight to see.

You Have to Try Andy Griffith’s Favorite Sandwich

September 25, 2012 | By Jennifer Bringle | Comments (5)

Mount Airy, North Carolina was the model for Andy Griffith’s television hometown. But locals say it has another claim to fame—the ground steak sandwich.

SL Hot List: Books, Bourbon, and Ben Folds Five

September 17, 2012 | By Jessica Stringer | Comments (2)

It’s time to get your lowdown on all the must-know news pouring out of our region this week. With Ben Folds Five’s album, National Bourbon Heritage Month, a Southern Living yard sale, and festivals galore, we bet you’ll keep busy!

Dixie Chic

Tastemaker Spotlight: Laura Poole’s Southern Essentials

September 6, 2012 | By Caroline McKenzie | Comments (3)

Laura Poole, owner of the fabulous clothing boutique Capitol in Charlotte, has impeccable taste. Her superbly curated store brims with luxury labels (think Dries Van Norten and Balenciaga) and has garnered national attention.

Top 10: Southern Cocktails to Try Now

August 17, 2012 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (3)

Forget the vodka-water and Natty Light, Southerners know how to appreciate a proper drink. Lucky for us, the South holds claim to some of the brightest minds in the industry. Dean of New Orleans mixology, and part founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail, Chris McMillian gave us a tip-of-the-‘berg run-down of 10 of the bartenders who are shaping […]

Southern Snapshot

Dog Days of Summer

August 10, 2012 | By Stephanie Granada | Comments (0)

Staff photographer Art Meripol shot this image in downtown Highlands, North Carolina, while shooting streetscapes of the mountain town.

Moon & Lola Flagship Store Opens in Raleigh

August 9, 2012 | By Caroline McKenzie | Comments (4)

Attention monogram lovers (and let’s face it, that’s just about every Southerner out there) North Carolina-based jewelry line Moon & Lola is setting up shop on Raleigh’s South Wilmington Street.

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