Fun fact: I am a direct descendant of "Ferry John" Smith.
17 Jun 2025
Strawberry Jam
It’s no secret—I’m obsessed with strawberries. I’ve written about them time and again. So it should come as no surprise that strawberry jam is my…
14 Jun 2025
Melvins
In North Carolina, we do burgers and hot dogs our own way—all the way. That means mustard, chili, slaw, and onions—always in that order.
13 Jun 2025
Natural Embrace
I’ve found myself in downtown Fayetteville more often than I’d like lately—running back and forth between the police department, the magistrate’s office, and an attorney…
25 May 2025
Aycock Birthplace
A couple of years ago, I took a trip east through fields of peanuts and cotton to spend the day in Goldsboro. Before meeting up…
Hey there! I’m Cassie Clark, a Carolina girl who grew up in two towns on opposite sides of North Carolina. My family has lived here for 8 generations, so my love for my home state is something I got honest. I’m passionate about sharing all the things that make North Carolina living so sweet – the history, the great outdoors, the culture, and the laidback lifestyle. That’s what Where the Dogwood Blooms is all about. It’s my love song to life in the Old North State; an ode to sunshine & hurricanes.
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