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Beyond the Beach: Grand Strand Chef’s Table Serves Up a New Side of Myrtle Beach

For generations of North Carolina travelers, Myrtle Beach has meant summer — packed beach bags, hot afternoons, family vacations and those favorite restaurants that somehow become part of the tradition. […]

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Things to do

Find Your Sound: North Carolina Folk Festival Puts Greensboro in the Spotlight

This September, one of North Carolina’s largest cities will welcome more than 135,000 people for three days of music, culture and community — completely free. There was a time when […]

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Body & Mind What We're Exploring

The Fall Wellness Reset: Finding a Healthier Rhythm for a New Season

There is something about the arrival of fall that naturally makes us want to reset. Maybe it is the return to routine after a summer filled with vacations, longer days […]

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Tank Away Getaway

Wilmington Through Their Eyes There is something magical about traveling with grandchildren. It’s not just about the destination. It’s about watching them discover it. Every seashell is exciting. Every candy […]

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Charleston Beer Fest: More Than a Reason to Raise a Glass

More than 75 breweries, live music, great food and a mission that matters make Charleston Beer Fest a worthy fall road trip from Franklin County. There are plenty of reasons […]

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Crazy for Cocktails What We're Exploring

What We’re Exploring: SirDavis Is More Than a Celebrity Whisky

By Franklin County Magazine There are some packages that arrive at the Franklin County Magazine office and immediately make us curious. Our latest bottle for What We’re Exploring certainly did. SirDavis American Whisky arrives […]

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People to Watch

From Pinkie to a Permanent Home

After five years of taking fashion on the road, Baily Rich has brought Baily’s Boutique—and the community she built along the way—to a permanent home in Downtown Franklinton. For five […]

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Food For Thought

Cary Bourbon & BBQ Festival 

For readers who have never attended, how would you describe the Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in just a few sentences? What makes the Cary festival unique compared to other […]

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Body & Mind Lifestyle

Spring Forward: Resetting Your Fitness for a New Season

A Conversation with Benjamin Blake of F4P (Fit 4 Purpose) There’s something about March that stirs us awake. The days stretch longer. The air shifts. We start opening windows — […]

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Body & Mind Lifestyle

Wellness From the Inside Out

When we think about wellness, we often think in pieces — back pain, fatigue, stress, sleep issues, circulation, digestion. But true health isn’t fragmented. It’s interconnected. This month, we spoke […]

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