Travel
8 Best Places to Live in North Carolina
North Carolina is one of the fastest-growing states in the country. There's no shortage of great places to live or visit. Here are the best for all lifestyles - major metros, ocean & mountain living, college towns, and everything in between.
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First Look: The Restoration Asheville – Garden & Gun
In the heart of the mountain city, a new hotel brings Southern artwork and Appalachian flavors into a whimsical spac
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Culture
Succession, ATN & the Roy Acquisition of Pierce Global Media
The biggest mystery of the hit series' final season might just be that $10 billion question.
townandcountrymag.com
The Confidence of a Southern Auctioneer – Garden & Gun
Christie’s ambassador and author Lydia Fenet on her favorite dress, swimming with alligators, and the Southern treat that keeps her New York friends up at night
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Sporting
College football recruiting expenses by conference: SEC stands out as Georgia spends big for success in 2022 - CBSSports.com
The SEC spends big on recruiting, but nobody bigger than UGA...and it's not even close.
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Top 85 Players in the NFL Draft | The Ringer's 2023 NFL Draft Guide
The Ringer's Big Board with in-depth analysis of all the top players in this year's NFL Draft.
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Throwback video shows the origin of tensions between skiing and snowboarding - The Manual
Times have changed and we've learned to get along, but this throwback gem highlights early, humorous tensions: 'Do you see any compromise in the future at all?’... ‘No’
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Philosophy
Style icon: How to dress like James Bond - The Manual
To this day, James Bond is one of the most searched-for male style icons that men across the globe turn to for fashion choices.
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4 Bodyweight Workout Mistakes to Avoid for Gear-Free Training
Make the most of your hard work and follow these best practices to build more strength and muscle.
menshealth.com
Music
Our Music Legacy | Athens | redandblack.com
Coined the “Liverpool of the South,” Athens seemed to burst onto the national music scene in the late 1970s with the emergence of bands like the B-52s and R.E.M.
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Golf
Line between tradition and change is blurred as the Masters looks to the future
Famed sportswriter, and native Mississippian, Wright Thompson writes this insightful piece.
"The Masters works because of a nifty magic trick: One hand is all about tradition...while the other hand is doing nothing but changes..."
espn.com
The untold story of the origin of the Masters: Bobby Jones vs the world
In 1934, the tournament was no shoo-in to reach its current exalted status, let alone be considered the fourth major championship of golf’s modern era. Here's the fascinating story of how it all began.
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Food & Drink
Willett bourbon barrel: Priest taking bottle to Pope Francis | Lexington Herald Leader
Does Pope Francis drink Pappy? Apparently The Pope "was delighted" to receive it.
kentucky.com