Dash Lewis is a Wilmington-born, Durham-raised musician and writer. A graduate of UNC-Asheville with a degree in Literature, Lewis has worked in a wide range of fields, from synthesizer technician to mover to touring musician. Currently residing in Richmond, VA, Lewis spends his time writing, making music, and tending to the needs of his three pets
If you're one of the many looking for a furry friend to quell your quarantine loneliness, here's a handy guide for that pet adoption during COVID-19.
As the days get both shorter and the nights get colder, it may seem antithetical to crack open a cold beer. However, North Carolina's tremendous craft brewing scene encourages you to do just that, thanks to its incredible roster of cold-weather beers.
In addition to its great restaurants and breweries, Raleigh boasts a ton of great coffee shops. As the temperature drops and the leaves disappear, put on your heavy coat and head to one of these spots for a perfect winter warm-up.
North Carolina's beer scene thrives through an emphasis on local ingredients. Fullsteam Brewery has been at the forefront of the movement.
Winter hiking in North Carolina is just as rewarding as hiking in our other seasons.
The breadth and quality found in Raleigh's craft beer scene rivals that of most any North Carolina city. When looking for the perfectly quaffable pint, we suggest you try one of these fantastic Raleigh breweries.
According to legend, a young woman and her boyfriend were traveling back to Greensboro from Raleigh one December night in 1923. Because of the heavy rain, the young couple lost control of the car and crashed into the Southern Rail underpass bridge. Lydia's boyfriend died instantly, but Lydia limped across the road, only to collapse and perish.
Up until about 10 years ago, when rounding a certain bend in southwestern Wilson County, you would be greeted with a field of reflective contraptions standing tall amongst the trees. These enormous, striking sculptures, painted in dazzling colors, moved with the wind.
In the early 20th century, Asheville and its surrounding towns were home to a robust health tourism industry. Thousands upon thousands flocked to the mountains of Western North Carolina in hopes the fresh air would cure all sorts of ailments. One such health tourist, Edwin Wiley Grove, liked the area so much he decided to stay.
Each week as we count down to Halloween, we present a famous North Carolina urban legend or ghost story to get you primed and ready for the spookiest day of the year. This week, we climb up Beaucatcher mountain where spooky happenings occur around Helen's bridge.