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Bald Head Island
Living in North Carolina my entire life, I am not sure how I spent a lifetime, no more than two hours away from Bald Head Island, and never managed to discover this amazing treasure. It is truly one of North Carolina’s best-kept secrets. It has a look about it that makes you feel you are on an…
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Five Facts About North Carolina BBQ
Pulled, Chopped, Whole Hog, Pork Shoulders, Vinegar, or Ketchup Based Sauce, In North Carolina BBQ is King, and these are Five Facts You Need to Know!
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The Pig: The Quintessential Southerner
To study the history of the pig in the South, we must start in the rolling pastures of Spain—the dehesa. The dehesa is a combination of grassland and oak savannah found in Spain and Portugal and is known for producing cork and charcoal from the trees as well as the famous fighting bulls from the pastures. But, the most treasured…
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Tsali Pass: You owe it to the Mountain- Pt.1
The first I knew of it was when the Old Man grabbed my leg and pulled me out of my bed and onto the floor. “Git yer clothes on, and git downstairs to breakfast. Dress warm; it's cold out.”
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Chicken & Waffles with Spicy Syrup
What’s better than perfectly fried golden chicken delicately placed on fluffy homemade waffles? You guessed it, absolutely nothing. However, you can...
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Five Sporting Dogs With Southern Roots
One reason that the dog is man’s best friend is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue. If you're looking for a companion for your sporting adventures, consider one of these 5 official state breeds from the South.
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Bourbon America’s Spirit
All bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon (more on that below), but one thing is certain, bourbon is America’s spirit, not the ghost kind. The distilled kind. I’d like to talk a little about it and how it has helped shape America. It is difficult to talk about American history without talking about whiskey.…
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Five Quotes About The South
“Everyone in the South has no time for reading because they are all too busy writing.” ― William Faulkner
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Photographing The Forgotten South
Kelly Gomez was at a turning point in her life. She had been dealt a hand of cards, through no fault of her own, that derailed all of her plans. Overnight, things changed. She needed something that would offer a temporary break from reality. An internet search would be the first step down a path that leads to The Forgotten South.
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The Meanest Man That Ever Lived: The Origin of Spanish Moss
There once was an old man who had lived such a sinful life that even the Devil got new ideas on being wicked by observing him. The old man cheated, lied, stole, and made everyone around him miserable. The Devil had enjoyed watching him for years, but his time on earth was over, and the Devil was going to collect his soul. One night while walking home after a day of exceptionally lousy behavior, the old man was nearing the crossroads and saw a figure standing in the middle dressed all in black. The old man feared nothing, but as he got closer, he could tell this man…
