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 30, 2023 | Get to Know Your Neighbor, Neighbor Spotlight
by Kevin Jones When I interview newcomers for their BOLO, I try to find a theme in their story. In John and Nancy’s case I felt there were a few to choose from but wasn’t sure picking only one would be satisfactory. One consideration was Two if by Sea and write...
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...
by brandy | Oct 5, 2023 | Tips and Tricks
October is the time-honored month for harvesting. Cooler mornings bring much needed relief from the intense summer heat, and the scents of pumpkin spice and apple cider helps us transition into the new season. For many gardeners, October might be the final vegetable...
