At the first signs of fall, readers swapped summer salads and seasonal produce for spiced quick breads, cozy cobblers, and comforting dinners. Here are the ones you loved most this month.
An Outdoor Lover’s Guide to Gaston County
Hiking enthusiast and Gaston County local Vivianette Ortiz Caraballo shares her insider recommendations for where to play in Crowders Mountain, Gastonia, Belmont, and beyond.
North Carolina in 50 Objects
North Carolina’s story lives in objects made here, used here, treasured here, and sometimes transformed here. They carry the marks of work and worship, progress and protest, music and memory. Some built industries; others built traditions. A few changed the nation. Together, they tell us who we are, who we’ve been, and what we carry forward.
6 Things That Taste Like Home
From a Krispy Kreme doughnut box to the barbecue chopping block, these tools of the trade are used to prepare and hold some of North Carolina’s most iconic flavors.
9 Objects to Celebrate Play in North Carolina
For Our State’s September 2026 issue, we rounded up 50 iconic objects that tell the story of North Carolina. From colorful kites to spinning whirligigs, these show off the state’s playful nature.
9 North Carolina Objects Made With Care
From dulcimers to decoys, North Carolinians know that some of the pieces we’re most proud of are crafted by hand.
Wound, Woven, and Worn: 10 Types of North Carolina Textiles
For the fabrics and clothes that capture North Carolina’s fashion identity best, read on for a selection from Our State’s September 2026 issue.
17 Objects That Tell Our History
North Carolina’s objects symbolize the stories, passions, and crafts that have shaped our state.
11 Our State Recipes You Loved in August
A summery cornucopia of squash, okra, and peaches filled readers’ kitchens this month. See the desserts, fritters, and succotashes that made use of the season’s abundance.
