Things To Do
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Dark sky locations to watch the Orionid meteor shower in North Carolina
There are plenty of “dark sky” spots in North Carolina to watch the Orionid, one of the brightest meteor showers of the year.
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Wilmington’s Enchanted Airlie usually sells out. Here’s how to get tickets
To get tickets to Enchanted Airlie, one of the Wilmington area’s most popular annual holiday attractions, you’ve got to plan early.
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3 things happening in NC: State legislature calls special session as gas prices soar
The GOP state legislature suddenly freaks about gas prices. Plus, a controversial pre-election citizenship check, and Biketoberfest in Charlotte.
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Opinion: Fayetteville plan for a major sports complex is the right move
The Fayetteville sports complex will span over 70 acres, with 12 baseball and softball fields; a multi-use building with restrooms; concessions and office space; an open-air pavilion; playground and splash pad.
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WorldAtlas names 10 ‘off the grid’ towns in North Carolina to visit
A new list from WorldAtlas highlighted 10 North Carolina towns ideal for an “off-the-grid trip,” with eight of the 10 locations in the Western region of the state.
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Good News Friday: A critical portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway reopens
Paid parental leave expands, Hispanic Heritage Month takes off, and the Blue Ridge Parkway gets a big boost.
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There’s an ice rink coming to this North Carolina beach town
Carolina Beach isn’t just for summer fun. The coastal NC town is planning an ice rink this winter.
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Gov. Josh Stein visits Marshall’s community art piece 2 years after Helene
A community art project in Marshall celebrates expression and people after Helene. Gov. Josh Stein paid it a visit this week.
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It’s peak monarch butterfly season in North Carolina. Here’s how to spot them
Early fall is the peak time to catch the endangered monarch butterfly in North Carolina. Here’s how to spot them.
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10 Asheville restaurants and hotels with amazing fall views
Fall views are at a premium in western NC. Here are 10 Asheville restaurants that can offer them.
