The area around Lake Norman is full of small towns, but Denver, North Carolina is just one. Originally known as Dry Pond, the unincorporated community is a part of Lincoln County. Originally settled in 1770 by Scots-Irish and Germans, Catawba and Cherokee tribes also lived here. The area was home to a Revolutionary War battle at Cowan's Ford. While the town lost its … [Read more...] about Small Town Saturday: Denver, NC
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Driving Coastal Highway 17
Known also as US Route 17, this road runs over 1,000 miles parallel to I-95 from Punta Gorda, Florida to Winchester, Virginia. In some places, it's little more than a small country road, while in others it's the main thoroughfare. It cuts through five states, running alongside the ocean for the majority. Most travelers take the main highway for road trips, especially those … [Read more...] about Driving Coastal Highway 17
Where to Go (in the South) in 2017
It’s the time of year when we start planning upcoming adventures. There are so many places I recommend visiting in the South, but 2017 will be an important year for many reasons. Each of these destinations has been thoughtfully selected for what is new and exciting in the state. This list also serves as a personal bucket list for places we need to write about! So start … [Read more...] about Where to Go (in the South) in 2017
The South’s Most Unique Christmas Cookie
As the holidays near, you'll likely be enjoying some sweet treats. But Winston-Salem boasts a truly unique dessert known as the Moravian cookie. The religious group from Eastern Europe settled here in the 1700s and brought over their traditions and customs. Today, there's a culinary trail devoted to the culture around the city where you can see how they lived and how their … [Read more...] about The South’s Most Unique Christmas Cookie
Weekend Guide to Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Originally settled in the 1700s by the Moravian Church, Winston-Salem brought together two separate cities. It developed throughout the 1800s and 1900s with the rise of the tobacco industry as companies like R.J. Reynolds. It became one of the largest cities in the region throughout the 1920s and is a part of the area known as the Triad, which also includes Greensboro and … [Read more...] about Weekend Guide to Winston-Salem, North Carolina