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Dragons, cobras, and tigers: What to know about the Asia expansion at the North Carolina Zoo
In today’s Good News Friday, we unpack the North Carolina Zoo’s long-awaited Asia expansion. Plus, Charlotte needs stuff for teens to do.
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This popular North Carolina brewery is opening its own pizzeria
Highland Brewing’s new in-house pizzeria will make a fall debut at the East Asheville brewery’s campus.
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Inside Wilmington’s plans for a ritzy transformation of Thalian Hall
The Thalian Hall renovation is the biggest since the cornerstone was placed in 1855 — and so far $11 million of the $25 million has been raised.
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9 fun festivals in western NC to head to this October
Discover nine fun festivals in western NC that are worth checking out this October.
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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.
