Follow the Barn Quilts

Like your grandmother’s narrative needlework, the growing patchwork of creative designs on rural outbuildings across the state tells a larger story. By Jimmy Tomlin Ourstate.com

10 Things Everyone Misses When They Leave North Carolina

Saying goodbye is hard to do, especially when you live in a beautiful state like North Carolina. Even if you’re ready to get out and see the world, a few months down the road you’ll still find yourself reminiscing and understanding exactly what you miss about ‘home.’ Here are the ten most common things everyone […]

The Farmers Almanac Predicts Winter 2020

Each year, just as summer is coming to a close, the Farmers’ Almanac releases a long range preview of the winter ahead and you may not like what they’re saying about the coming months in the Tar Heel State. The upcoming winter 2020 season promises, according to the Almanac, to include a little of everything. […]

Florence Thomas Art School in West Jefferson

The mission of the Florence Art School is to provide resources for instruction, exhibition and experience in the fine arts and heritage crafts for Ashe County and the region. Click here for Florence Thomas Art School website which includes whats happening at Florence.

Ashe County Cheese Factory

The Cheese Factory Tour In North Carolina That’s Everything You Could Imagine And More. If ever there was a way to gain the attention of locals and visitors alike, it certainly seems to work if you erect three giant (and cute!) cows at one end of your town’s Main Street. That’s what you’ll find in […]

Shatley Springs Restaurant

This Restaurant Way Out In The North Carolina Countryside Has The Best Doggone Food You’ve Tried In Ages. Up for a little adventure? Sure you are! Especially when the payoff involves finding a scrumdiddlyumptious little restaurant out in the middle of nowhere, right? You’ll instantly fall in love with this landmark destination restaurant that is […]