Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
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2026
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Buddhist monks ‘Walk for Peace’ to arrive in North Carolina
More than a million people are following a group of Buddhist monks as they make their "Walk for Peace" across the US. They're expected to arrive in North Carolina this week.
Jan
2026
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Federal government releases $116 million in new Helene recovery funds for North Carolina
North Carolina is set to receive $116 million in new Helene recovery funding after weeks of complaints from state leaders about delays from the Trump administration.
Jan
2026
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Measles detected in Charlotte wastewater
Health officials detected measles in the Mecklenburg County wastewater system this week, a sign the virus could be circulating more widely in North Carolina than the number of confirmed cases suggests.
Jan
2026
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8 highly anticipated NC restaurants opening in 2026
New year, new restaurants! From barbecue joints to sushi spots, discover the most exciting North Carolina restaurant openings of 2026.
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2026
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Army Corps of Engineers wants to dredge the Cape Fear River. Environmentalists tally the costs.
By the time the Army Corps of Engineers is finished, 35 million cubic yards of silt and sand, plus the creatures that live in it, would be scraped and slurped from the Cape Fear River.
Jan
2026
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NC commission advances PFAS testing rule for public review
Proposed rules that would require hundreds of industrial manufacturers and public sewer plants across the state to test the wastewater they discharge into rivers, creeks and streams for three types of PFAS and 1,4-dioxane will go out for public comment next month.
Jan
2026
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Even in defeat, the Carolina Panthers left fans with hope
Here's how, even in defeat, the Carolina Panthers became the "Cathartic Cats" this season.
Jan
2026
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3 things happening in NC this week: Jason Isbell plays Durham, Charlotte
When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.
Jan
2026
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NC fights back after Trump team cuts $50M in rural education funding
North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson says the decision to end the funding mid-stream violates federal law and threatens critical rural education services for more than 23,000 students statewide.
