Our State Magazine

07/24/2025

For a kid growing up in High Point, a love of wild things came naturally, encouraged by a seventh-grade science teacher and a mom who didn’t mind when those wild things came home in pickle jars and pillowcases.

07/24/2025

Combine sugar and citrus for a refreshing, porch-perfect cocktail.

07/23/2025

A front porch is an invitation: to stop and chat awhile, to relax and enjoy the evening air, to learn about life and watch as the world goes by.

07/23/2025

Join Our State at the award-winning Fearrington House Inn as we bring together four of North Carolina’s most prestigious chefs for a one-night elevated farm-to-table dining experience.

Go beyond simply tasting the food as you engage with the chefs in this unique opportunity to “meet the maker.” Kick off the evening with cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres created by our four chefs.

07/23/2025

Collect your mini treasures and keep them in your pocket with this darling beachcomber kit. 🐚 Shop more from Our State Store at the link → bit.ly/4kijDPV

07/23/2025

Dried lavender buds bring a subtle floral note to these creamy, tangy bars.

07/22/2025

For many, a hammock delivers memories of coastal breezes, family vacations, and the serenity of soundside sunsets. To read about three Outer Banks hammock companies weaving coastal nostalgia, click the link below.

In North Carolina, the history of rope hammocks is intricate. More than 50 years on, these three companies continue the tradition that’s woven into our coast.

07/22/2025

From the downtown greenway to sweeping parks with trails and zip lines, the Gate City’s green spaces offer ways for all ages to play outdoors. — With Visit Greensboro. https://www.ourstate.com/get-outside-in-greensboro/

07/22/2025

At tables cast in light from stained-glass windows, diners explore Italian, French, and Mexican flavors in a 19th-century church turned restaurant.

07/22/2025

Impress your guests with this colorful pasta supper, complete with fresh shellfish from the Carolina coast.

07/21/2025

One man’s quest for rare glass bottles inspired him to put down roots in the Old North State — and now, his collection of nearly 35,000 pieces fills his antique store in Selma. To read the full story, click the link below.

In our Hidden History series, writer Brad Campbell explores how Bottle hunters go to great lengths to unearth glittering remnants of North Carolina’s past.

07/21/2025

A friendly competition between two Columbus County farmers inspired a festival where massive melons earn top honors.

A friendly competition between two Columbus County farmers inspired the Fair Bluff Watermelon Festival where massive melons earn top honors.