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Whether you’re into music, craft beer, barbecue, or the great outdoors, there is a festival in North Carolina for you.

Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals

by Britteny Dee

| January 15, 2026

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Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
Jason Isbell plays Durham, Charlotte

3 things happening in NC this week: Jason Isbell plays Durham, Charlotte

by Ryan Pitkin

| January 12, 2026

GOOD NEWS IN NORTH CAROLINA | Lead Story | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | THINGS TO DO
When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.

The bountiful benefit of winter gardening in North Carolina

by Tyler Francischine

| January 6, 2026

Community | CULTURE | environment | Fayetteville | food | Greensboro | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | nc community | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | THINGS TO DO | WATER | WEATHER
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.
3 things happening in NC: Lake James Ice Festival

3 things happening in NC: The Lake James Ice Festival, one of NC’s best-kept secrets, returns

by Ryan Pitkin

| January 5, 2026

GOOD NEWS IN NORTH CAROLINA | Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
In NC, 2026 kicks off with an eclectic mix of happenings, including one of the state's most underrated winter celebrations, the Lake James Ice Festival.
New Year's in NC

3 things happening in NC: How to greet New Year’s in North Carolina

by Ryan Pitkin

| December 29, 2025

GOOD NEWS IN NORTH CAROLINA | Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
The Avett Brothers take their New Year's show to Asheville, Charlotte chefs collaborate for free soup tradition, Carolina Beach runners kickstart 2026 on the coast.
These are the best fireworks shows that North Carolina has to offer and breaking them down by region.

Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region

by Dorothy Scott

| December 24, 2025

Affordability | CHARLOTTE | CULTURE | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | EVENTS | FAMILY | Fayetteville | food | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | maggie valley | Music | North Carolina | RALEIGH | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WEATHER | WNC
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.