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Conservationists in NC just saved 121 biodiverse acres next to Chimney Rock State Park
A “biodiverse” property near Chimney Rock State Park could have been developed. Conservationists stepped in.
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This NC restaurant was just named one of the best in the U.S. by the New York Times
Among 50 picks from the New York Times for the best U.S. restaurants of 2026, one North Carolina location stood out.
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Two years after Helene, a county-by-county breakdown of recovery in western NC
Only 14% of more than 2,900 recovery projects western NC submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are in the “closeout” stage two years after Helene.
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18 things to do in Wilmington for the last weekend of summer
The last, official weekend of summer is upon us, as fall officially begins Sept. 22. Here are 18 ways to celebrate it in the Wilmington area.
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A private equity firm hiked the rent at this Asheville trailer park. Here’s why it matters
Investment companies acquiring trailer parks and raising the rent is not just a local phenomenon in Asheville—it’s happening nationwide.
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Why this rural Wilmington area could be NC’s next development hotspot
As the rural neighborhoods near Wilmington are transformed into bustling suburbs, a quiet area north of Porters Neck is poised to be the next development hotspot.
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Gas prices surge in NC, with more increases on the way. Here’s why
Here’s where you can find the highest and lowest gas prices in NC.
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A fire broke out at the Asheville Flat Iron Hotel. Here’s what to know about the iconic building
This week’s fire is the latest chapter in the Asheville Flat Iron Hotel’s century-long history. Here are five things to know about the building and its place in downtown Asheville.
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10 of the best sandwiches in Wilmington
Sandwiches are more than the sum of their parts. Here are 10 of the best in the Wilmington area.
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This Asheville ‘bachelorette pad’ includes a stripper pole, DJ booth
A flamboyant “bachelorette pad” in Asheville’s River Arts District was featured on HGTV’s “Zillow Gone Wild.”
