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Video: ‘No Kings’ protests returning to North Carolina March 28
| March 26, 2026
With "No Kings" protests returning to North Carolina March 28, some locals got started early. Cardinal & Pine talked to one protester in Wake County about what they're hoping for.Veterans group puts up anti-war billboards in NC ahead of ‘No Kings’ rallies
| March 25, 2026
As NC prepares to send soldiers to the Middle East, Veterans for Responsible Leadership purchases billboards in communities with large military populations ahead of "No Kings" protests.Your guide to ‘No Kings’ protests in North Carolina
| March 25, 2026
From Murphy to Manteo, peaceful No Kings Day protests, marches, and rallies are occurring in communities across North Carolina.2026 guide to wildflowers in North Carolina: What to know & where to go
| March 25, 2026
Enjoy a colorful spring with our all-encompassing guide on wildflowers in North Carolina.Billy Ball Explains NC: Why a NC town gave a sacred mound back to the Cherokee
| March 25, 2026
The western NC town of Franklin is returning a sacred mound to the Cherokee people, and how that fits into the national "land back" campaign for Native Americans.North Carolina’s most powerful leader, Phil Berger, concedes primary loss
| March 24, 2026
North Carolina's most influential politician, Republican state Senate leader Phil Berger, conceded the primary race for his seat to Sam Page on Tuesday.NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026
| March 24, 2026
Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.NC farmers are facing a severe financial squeeze in 2026. Here’s why
| March 24, 2026
NC farmers are facing rising costs, extreme weather, and global trade pressures—making 2026 one of the toughest years in recent memory.Biltmore House transforms with magical light, sound exhibit Luminere
| March 24, 2026
"Luminere," a ticketed event running select evenings from March 26 through Oct. 18, transforms Biltmore House and its gardens into a "nighttime canvas of light, motion and sound."3 things happening in NC: RnBrew swaps alcohol, clubbing for coffee, culture
| March 23, 2026
Charlotte's RnBrew focuses on daytime fun and culture, instead of late-night drinking and clubbing. Plus, spring is in full swing in North Carolina, offering plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.Trump’s celebration of Robert Mueller’s death draws bipartisan criticism in NC
| March 23, 2026
US Sen. Thom Tillis, a Republican, called Trump’s comments ‘a sad statement,’ while a Democratic state senator wrote that Trump has stained the office of the presidency.All about the Barn Dinner Theatre in NC, the oldest dinner theater in America
| March 23, 2026
Enjoy dinner and a show at Barn Dinner Theatre—the country’s longest-running dinner theater. Learn more about the iconic dinnertainment establishment.
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All about the Barn Dinner Theatre in NC, the oldest dinner theater in America
| March 23, 2026
Enjoy dinner and a show at Barn Dinner Theatre—the country’s longest-running dinner theater. Learn more about the iconic dinnertainment establishment.Billy Ball Explains NC: 3 North Carolina women who changed history
| March 23, 2026
Three stories of history-making North Carolina women who should be household names. It's the latest episode of Billy Ball Explains NC.Good News Friday: Duke ‘Homegrown’ program invests $203 million in jobs, housing
| March 20, 2026
Duke makes a splash with its Homegrown program. Plus, the state honors one of NC's most successful craft breweries, and a meaningful investment in women’s sports by the Carolina Panthers owner.Ancient Cherokee mound in North Carolina returns to Cherokee ownership
| March 13, 2026
Built about 1,000 years ago, the Noquisiyi Mound (pronounced no-KWEE-shee-yee and previously known as Nikwasi) is one of the most culturally significant sites in the entire region. Recently, the Cherokee mound returned to tribal ownership.Good News Friday: Queens University heads to the NCAA Tournament for the first time
| March 13, 2026
The NCAA has a new Cinderella in Queens University. Plus, Temple Grandin tours North Carolina and bipartisan lawmakers get behind public education.How a Charlotte cafe is building a sustainable model for employing people with disabilities
| March 11, 2026
Cakeable operates a training program for people with disabilities to be employed in businesses in the Carolinas.‘Top Chef’ comes to North Carolina for Season 23
| March 9, 2026
The Carolinas, including two chefs from NC, are featured in “Top Chef” Season 23.Good News Friday: ‘Top Chef’ places Charlotte in the spotlight
| March 6, 2026
"Top Chef" on Bravo puts the Charlotte culinary scene on center stage. Plus, a new initiative makes music education accessible to NC kids and a fan-favorite NC beer mascot returns.
