The Southern states include both sprawling farmlands and bustling cities. Often called "the South," this area played a pivotal role in shaping the identity of the United States.

"It's a sign of community really," Wilson said. Wilson edited the 24-volume "New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture." The 2007 ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Andrew Ibrahim, 31, who moved from Gainesville, Florida, to the most southern region ... In the United States, that's not really possible.

Wilson edited the 24-volume "New Encyclopedia of Southern Culture." The 2007 "Volume Five: Language" states, "Few traits identify southerners so readily as the way they talk. It is often the first ...