Enjoy a small plate of baked shrimp with jerk butter, coconut and pineapple at Moonrakers.
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road again A travel expert shares her picks for spring road trips Wo rd s a n d P h o to g ra p hy by Ch ristina Riley
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ur area is surrounded by small towns and iconic attractions that many people know very little about. Here are five destinations that deserve your attention the next time you want to head out for a daytrip. S E AG ROVE
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Randolph County gets a lot of attention thanks to the North Carolina Zoo, but Seagrove is another excellent spot to visit in the area. Home to slightly more than 200 people, this is the handmade pottery capital of the U.S., thanks to the local clay’s rich minerals. You’ll find at least 100 potters and more than 50 studios within this small community. Start by grabbing a map from the North Carolina Pottery Center. Then drive up and down “Pottery Road,” designated as a scenic road