6 Hiking And Running Groups To Try In Raleigh This Year
Here are six Raleigh-area hiking and running clubs for you to run, not walk, toward in 2024.
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THINGS TO DO
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Good News Friday: A Cupcake Vending Machine Could Be Coming to Raleigh
North Carolina knows good food both old and new. This Good News Friday puts a special spotlight on food stops in NC, plus a scholarship opportunity for NC students.
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Native American villages, colonial homes, and segregated schools: 10 historic buildings in NC
North Carolina has many historic buildings. We tell the tales behind 10 of the most storied structures in the state and how they’re being used today.
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8 must-see celestial events in North Carolina this winter
From January to mid-March, there will be eight celestial events taking place in the skies above North Carolina. Here’s some helpful information about each one.
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The 12 Best Christmas Tree Farms and Light Displays in NC
Want to buy a NC-grown Christmas tree and see the lights in one night? We’ve mapped out the best destinations from the mountains to the coast of NC.
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8 Affordable And Fun Winter Getaways In Eastern NC
If you want to take a staycation in eastern North Carolina, take advantage of these eight off-season deals.
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Good News Friday: NC has one of the best Christmas towns in America
Our weekly roundup of good news in NC gets into the holiday spirit. We’re always going star-gazing, in more ways than one.
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The top 5 ‘Leah Tries’ of 2023 includes a ‘redneck egg roll.’ For real.
From the NC State Fair to the Triad, our food feature series “Leah Tries” has chased down the best food trucks, restaurants, and dishes in the state. Here are the favorites of 2023.
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The best meteor shower of the year is peaking. Here’s how to watch it in NC.
The Geminids shower, which has a distinctively green hue, peaks Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Here’s how to see it in NC.
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10 Tiny Treasures: Small North Carolina Towns to Visit This Winter
From the mountains of western North Carolina to the shores of the eastern coast, North Carolina knows how to do winter. Here are 12 small towns worth visiting this cold season.
Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery
| December 11, 2025
ANIMALS | Asheville | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | EVENTS | FAMILY | HOLIDAYS | Hurricane Helene | maggie valley | Music | nc community | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | WNC
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
The Geminids meteor shower is peaking. Here’s how to watch in NC
| December 8, 2025
The Geminids meteor shower, one of the best celestial lightshows of the year, peaks in mid-December. Here's how to find the optimal "dark sky" spots to watch it in NC.
3 things happening in NC this week: ‘The Nutcracker’ reimagined
| December 8, 2025
Every week, Cardinal & Pine curates three things happening in NC that are worth your time and money. This week, Southport's "Winterfest" speeds toward its annual flotilla, a one-of-a-kind experience in New Bern, and a modern take on "The Nutcracker."
Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
| December 4, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | duke university | DURHAM | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food | HARDGATE | HIKING | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | Music | NC BEER | NC HISTORY | NIGHTLIFE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | PARENTING | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | SPORTS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
From parades to tree lightings, 24 can’t-miss holiday events in the Gaston County area
| December 2, 2025
From carriage rides to parades, Gaston County will host it all this holiday season. Here is a run-down of family events happening in November and December.
5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina
| November 26, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | outer banks | PETS | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SKIING | SMALL BUSINESS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL | WATER | WILMINGTON | WINSTON SALEM | WNC
From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.