Things To Do
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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.
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What’s new at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair
Whether you’re salivating over all the foods and rides or the live entertainment and competitions, you’ll find it and more at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair.
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3 things happening in NC: The Outer Banks looks for help after another storm traps locals
Another storm, another washout on the Outer Banks. Plus, the Faith Hedgepeth case and Ava Gardner’s legacy.
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Wilmington film festival honors city’s horror movie history
Wilmington and horror movies go way back. This local film festival celebrates that spooky history.
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Good News Friday: Eric Church is giving away homes in western North Carolina
County star Eric Church rings in the Helene anniversary the right way. Plus, 9 North Carolina hotels land a Micheline star.
