RALEIGH, N.C. -- They're what an old-fashioned, Southern summer is all about, and that’s why lakes are featured in the August 2018 issue of Our State magazine.

From Fontana and Gaston Lakes to Lake Norman, this issues shares stories of water sports and new inspiring restaurants.

Spectrum News anchor Caroline Blair sat down with their senior writer and editor, Jeremy Markovich,  for a look at some of the stories.  

Visit Our State magazine's website for how to pick up your copy.