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Word from the Smokies: Mule team celebrates 50 years of heavy contribution to park stewardship
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park mule team works hundreds of hours each year removing trees and hauling logs.
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How NC State scientists solved a blueberry infestation mystery
NC State researchers who found out what has been attacking blueberry bushes in southeastern NC must now come up with a treatment plan.
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New list ranks 10 cutest towns in North Carolina. Here’s what’s on it
A new list from WorldAtlas names 10 North Carolina places their writers deemed the “cutest towns” in the state for 2026 – including a full half of the list located in Western NC.
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Plans for an Asheville Costco could be back from the dead
This year, CostCo pulled out of a plan to build western North Carolina’s first store. But talks are back on, Asheville’s mayor says.
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This massive development could change the NC beach town of Oak Island
The NC beach town of Oak Island considers a massive mainland project with 7,200 homes and 260 acres of commercial development.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
