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NC ski industry hopes for snow to power Helene comeback
| January 6, 2026
Helene was devastating for tourism for the western NC ski industry. Locals are hoping for big snow in 2026 to help make a comeback.Five years after January 6th, dozens of pardoned insurrectionists have been arrested again
| January 6, 2026
The charges for former January 6th insurrectionists range from possession of child pornography to sexual assault, child molestation and aggravated kidnapping.The bountiful benefit of winter gardening in North Carolina
| January 6, 2026
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.3 things happening in NC: The Lake James Ice Festival, one of NC’s best-kept secrets, returns
| January 5, 2026
In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state's most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.North Carolina leaders react to Trump’s bombing of Venezuela
| January 5, 2026
North Carolina Republicans say they're supporting President Trump's bombing of Venezuela, but many are questioning the legality of the attacks, as well as the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.US capture of Maduro divides Latin America, thrilling Trump’s allies and threatening his foes
| January 5, 2026
Saturday's bombings in Venezuela and the capture of Maduro — as well as Trump’s vow that Washington would "run" Venezuela and seize control of its oil sector — galvanized opposite sides of the polarized continent.Good News Friday: Welcome the first NC babies of 2026
| January 2, 2026
The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week's "Good News Friday."FBI arrests NC teen accused of planning New Year’s Eve terrorist attack
| January 2, 2026
Federal authorities arrested an 18-year-old Mint Hill resident on New Year's Eve, alleging he planned a terrorist attack in support of ISIS.3 things happening in NC: How to greet New Year’s in North Carolina
| December 29, 2025
The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
| December 24, 2025
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.When federal research cuts rocked RTP, one woman built a bridge for jobseekers
| December 23, 2025
After losing her job of 25 years at a major NC research institution, Tamara Terry found clarity and a new purpose helping others navigate an unforgiving job market.North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
| December 23, 2025
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
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NC ski industry hopes for snow to power Helene comeback
| January 6, 2026
Helene was devastating for tourism for the western NC ski industry. Locals are hoping for big snow in 2026 to help make a comeback.Good News Friday: Welcome the first NC babies of 2026
| January 2, 2026
The first NC babies of 2026 are here. Plus, rural health upgrades and college football players give back in this week's "Good News Friday."When federal research cuts rocked RTP, one woman built a bridge for jobseekers
| December 23, 2025
After losing her job of 25 years at a major NC research institution, Tamara Terry found clarity and a new purpose helping others navigate an unforgiving job market.North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
| December 23, 2025
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
| December 22, 2025
Read six heartwarming stories of "good Samaritans" doing kind deeds in NC.Report: Trash not a throw-away problem for NC, US
| December 22, 2025
A new report looks through America's trash – and the results aren't pretty.Opinion: How former Gov. Jim Hunt transformed North Carolina
| December 22, 2025
A lot of people have come to North Carolina since Gov. Jim Hunt left office 25 years ago. They may not know it, but he’s a big reason they came here.North Carolina’s ‘education governor,’ Jim Hunt, dies at 88
| December 19, 2025
Four-term North Carolina Democratic Gov. Jim Hunt, a towering figure in North Carolina politics in the late 20th century who helped leaders from both major parties strive for public education reform, died Thursday at the age of 88, his daughter Lt. Gov. Rachel Hunt announced. Hunt, whose career provided a prototype for the modern “education governor,” served an unprecedented […]
