5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (332+ words) Including the highest peak east of the Mississippi River. While cities like Asheville are the darlings of western North Carolina, the small towns that dot the mountains serve as the heartbeat. And although some of them are still recovering, the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (822+ words) And how the brand is celebrating its 15th anniversary. East Fork Pottery, a modern pottery brand rooted in North Carolina’s centuries-old ceramic tradition, turns 15 this year. I had the opportunity to sit down with owner and founder Alex Matisse to reflect…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (102+ words) 275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 Trailborn Surf & Sound Base amenities, such as in-room Huck coffee, Grown Alchemist bath products, and beach bags, are present in every room. Rooms differ in bed type, number of beds, and overall size. Some rooms…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (628+ words) Including dimly lit historic dives, sand-floored tiki spots, old-school piano bars, and beyond. When it’s time for a tipple, these 25 best dive bars in the South don’t disappoint. These bars were picked by the editors of Southern Living who report,…...

2+ week, 7+ hour ago   (875+ words) We’ve gathered all the best nostalgic Southern Living side dishes that Grandma served in her own kitchen. These vintage side dish recipes will remind you of the sauce-splattered, worn-out ones from Grammy’s recipe tin. We’ve gathered all the best nostalgic…...

3+ week, 30+ min ago   (341+ words) Cosmic Cantina, in Durham and Chapel Hill, has been making out of this world burritos since 1995. Late at night, when much of Durham is silent, there’s one spot that keeps its lights on—Cosmic Cantina. Entering the narrow building, you’ll…...

3+ week, 9+ hour ago   (344+ words) Tacos Oaxaca in Lillington, North Carolina, can compete with the best taquerias in the South. Right off a gravel driveway on Lillington’s busy main road, sits a brightly colored mobile home that’s hard to miss. What used to be a…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (192+ words) That’s another feather in the cap of this Southern Ivy. As the start of the 2026–2027 academic year is upon us, many college students are heading into their freshman year. Anticipation, excitement, and nerves are all normal feelings ahead of the…...