Culture
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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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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…
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‘Papertown’ film explores Canton mill closure, features new Dave Matthews song
A new film documents the rise and fall of a western North Carolina paper mill—with an assist from Dave Matthews.
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3 things happening in NC: This town started a festival for moonshine legend ‘the Cherry Bounce King’
Plus, the Carolina Hurricanes host the first games of NHL Stanley Cup Final, and a GOP plan to stop workplace picketing.
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5 North Carolina stereotypes that are actually pretty accurate
From Southern drawls to our staunch belief that North Carolina is inherently better than South Carolina, here are five common North Carolina stereotypes that actually ring true.
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6 stunning celestial events visible from North Carolina this summer
Learn more about the six celestial events taking place in the sky above North Carolina between June and August and how you can view each one.
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WorldAtlas names this Western NC town the ‘quirkiest’ in the state
One place in western North Carolina stood out to WorldAtlas writers as the “quirkiest” town in North Carolina.
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3 things happening in NC: An overdue homage to Good Samaritan Hospital, one of America’s oldest hospitals for Black people
Honoring Good Samaritan Hospital, a historic site in Charlotte. Plus: Hockey heroics and Bear Shadow Music Festival returns.
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Spiritual and wellness experiences in North Carolina for each element: earth, air, water, & fire
Bask in these healing treatments that are inspired by nature’s elements.
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Opinion: Why no one will make North Carolina’s Latino community invisible
As the Trump administration targets people under the guise of immigration enforcement, many Latinos in N.C. are celebrating our communities and culture — despite the fear.
