tr?id=&ev=PageView&noscript=

North Carolina News You Can Use

LOCAL CULTURE
an artistic collection of wild foraged mushrooms

7 NC Instagram accounts to help you ditch the doomscrolling

|
North Carolinians, now’s the time to intentionally scroll for joy. Here are some local accounts on Instagram to help you do just that.
NC Indigenous-Owned Bookstore

‘Decolonize your bookshelf’: This Indigenous-owned store in North Carolina does more than sell books

|
A conversation with the owner of Paperbacks & Frybread, an online bookstore in North Carolina that centers on Indigenous stories and authors.
TV Shows Set in North Carolina

Top 8 TV shows set in North Carolina

|
Discover which beloved TV series put North Carolina on the map, from small-town charm to coastal drama, in this ranking of top shows.
The strangest town names in North Carolina (& the stories behind them)

The strangest town names in North Carolina (& the stories behind them)

From Big Lick to Whynot, we’re crossing North Carolina to learn about its wackiest town names and the stories behind them.
older couple smiles and holds hands while walking

These 7 NC towns are great for vacations, but not retirement

|
These seven cities across North Carolina make ideal vacation destinations, according to The Travel, but are not well-suited for retiring in NC.