Things To Do
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Your guide to Pride, get out the vote efforts, and more, June 12 – June 18
This week we’re keeping you up to date on celebrations of pride, protests, and voter turnout efforts in communities across the Tar Heel State.
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Summer screenings in the park: Free outdoor movies across North Carolina
Sit back and see some of your favorite flicks under the starry skies. Here are 11 spots for free outdoor movies in North Carolina this summer.
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3 historic sites in eastern North Carolina that are beautiful too
A new USA Today list explores beautiful places with historic significance. Here are three in eastern North Carolina.
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New list ranks 13 best places to live in North Carolina in 2026
From mountain landscapes to coastal access to quieter suburban neighborhoods, here’s what WorldAtlas writers chose as the best places to live in North Carolina.
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How Chimney Rock, one of North Carolina’s most patriotic views, returned from Helene
Helene destroyed the entrance to Chimney Rock State Park along with a third of the businesses in Chimney Rock Village.
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3 things happening in NC: A big vote on the Republican plan to nix early voting sites
Unpacking the Republican plans to nix early voting sites and campus polling places. Plus: A jazz takeover in the NC highlands.
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Your 2026 guide to berry picking in North Carolina all summer long
From the mountains to the coast, berries are bountiful in North Carolina.
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Rainbow rundown: 6 ways to celebrate Pride 2026 in North Carolina
There are numerous ways to support the LGBTQIA+ community in North Carolina. Here are six.
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Good News Friday: North Carolina moves to protect kids from addictive social media apps
A bipartisan plan to save kids from the algorithm. Plus: A summer food program for low-income families.
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This North Carolina chef earns James Beard award nod with farm-to-table model
Only two North Carolina finalists are in the running for a coveted James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award this year, both hailing from the Asheville area. The prestigious awards program recognizes excellence in the hospitality industry, from established fine dining restaurants in major U.S. cities to mom-and-pop casual eateries in small towns across the nation. In the James…
