by brandy | Nov 19, 2023 | Area Info, Life at Albemarle Plantation
by Susan Burgess The annual Bluegrass Island Festival was again held this October at the beautiful Roanoke Island Festival Park in Manteo, NC. Overlooking miles of sparkling waters, this special 22-acre site is host to a yearly musical celebration of bluegrass...
by brandy | Nov 9, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
By the time November rolls around, the air has cooled, and most gardeners are putting their gardens to bed. Not sure what you should be doing in the garden this month? Keep reading for some essential tips on keeping your garden on track for continued success....
by brandy | Nov 2, 2023 | Get to Know Your Neighbor, Who's New
by Pat Winter You may have seen photographs of some of the houses on the beach in the Outer Banks’ town of Rodanthe damaged beyond repair by high seas and wind, abandoned and left to the ravages of nature. Newcomers Susan and Chris know what it feels like to be the...
by brandy | Oct 30, 2023 | Get to Know Your Neighbor, Neighbor Spotlight
by Pat Winter When I asked why Lynn and Rick decided to call North Carolina home, their response reminded me of the tale of Goldilocks. Just like Goldilocks and her porridge, some parts of our country are just too hot, and some are just too cold. But if you keep...
by brandy | Oct 28, 2023 | Places to Visit
North Carolina has a rich tradition of folklore, and it encompasses a variety of magical legends and unexplained natural phenomena – today we’ll explore a mystery in western Chatham County. The Devil’s Tramping Ground is a roughly 40-foot perfect circle devoid of most...
