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Did you know that North Carolina annually ranks between seventh and ninth in apple production for the entire United States? The top apple-producing counties are Wilkes, Alexander, Lincoln, Cleveland, Haywood,...

When someone says the word “picnic,” you may think of a quiet little spot, maybe near a river or pond, a blanket spread on the grass, and a wicker basket...

What comes to mind when you hear the word “destination?” An exotic city? A tropical beach? An isolated mountain peak that overlooks valleys, rivers, and villages far below? We usually...

The car is packed and ready for move-in weekend, and there is eager anticipation (or is it fear) on the faces of this year’s new class of college students. One...

It is truly hard to believe that we are about to discuss heading back to school. Just yesterday, shouts of joy and screams of elation filled the air as the...

It’s summer, and America is on the move again! After years of fewer and shorter-distance trips following the pandemic of 2020, travel is now, quite literally, soaring.