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Here's where Wilmington Riverwalk landed on a list of the best in the country

Here’s where Wilmington Riverwalk landed on a list of the best in the country

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Stretching across historic downtown along the Cape Fear River, the Wilmington Riverwalk was named among the 10 best in the nation by USA TODAY readers.
This 'totally underrated' Wilmington-shot movie is now a cult classic

This ‘totally underrated’ Wilmington-shot movie is now a cult classic

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"Empire Records" flopped at the box office, but it's soared with film-lovers in the 31 years since its release. But did you know it was filmed in Wilmington? Here's where. 
North Carolina is America’s largest producer of both sweet potatoes and tobacco, both of which have long histories in the state.

North Carolina is the nation’s top producer of these two things

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North Carolina produces two crops at greater volume than any other US state—learn what they are and their history in NC.
Here's which western NC towns landed among 6 most 'idyllic small towns' in NC

Here’s which western NC towns landed among 6 most ‘idyllic small towns’ in NC

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A new list of six "idyllic small towns" in North Carolina included several in the state's western region. Here's what to know about them.
Asheville homeless paper takes off

Street newspaper lets Asheville homeless people tell their stories

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A groundbreaking street newspaper is made and distributed by Asheville homeless people and other folks experiencing deep poverty. This is the story of The Intersection.
Buddhist monks' 'Walk for Peace' arrives in Washington

Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington

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The Buddhist monks have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka, as they traveled to Washington, DC. Their trek included multiple stops in North Carolina.