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June 15, 2026

Is it legal to camp on the beach in North Carolina? Here’s what to know

It sounds great to pitch a tent, set up a bonfire, and camp on the beach. But you can’t just do it anywhere in North Carolina.

Culture

June 12, 2026

How love for the NC Blueberry Festival drives tourism and spending in Burgaw

Every year, the NC Blueberry Festival draws around 35,000 people to the little town of Burgaw, population 4,000.

Healthcare

June 12, 2026

It’s tick bite season in North Carolina. Here’s how to prevent them

Late spring and early summer are historically the worst months for complications resulting from a tick bite in North Carolina. Here’s how to prevent them.

Culture

June 12, 2026

14 Juneteenth events in southeastern North Carolina

Here’s a look at 14 events marking Juneteenth in Southeastern North Carolina, from downtown Wilmington and Brunswick County to Pender County and historic Seabreeze near Carolina Beach.

Crime & Safety

June 10, 2026

What happened to Buddy McCutcheon? A North Carolina true crime case

Almost 10 years have passed since 69-year-old Brenda McCutcheon was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her husband in Asheville, North Carolina.

Culture

June 10, 2026

3 historic sites in eastern North Carolina that are beautiful too

A new USA Today list explores beautiful places with historic significance. Here are three in eastern North Carolina.

Environment

June 10, 2026

Here’s what ‘closing the chapter’ on FEMA would mean for North Carolina disasters

Officials say disaster survivors in rural North Carolina would be hit the hardest by the changes proposed by a Trump FEMA council.

Culture

June 9, 2026

New list ranks 13 best places to live in North Carolina in 2026

From mountain landscapes to coastal access to quieter suburban neighborhoods, here’s what WorldAtlas writers chose as the best places to live in North Carolina.