Culture
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Word from the Smokies: Mule team celebrates 50 years of heavy contribution to park stewardship
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park mule team works hundreds of hours each year removing trees and hauling logs.
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New list ranks 10 cutest towns in North Carolina. Here’s what’s on it
A new list from WorldAtlas names 10 North Carolina places their writers deemed the “cutest towns” in the state for 2026 – including a full half of the list located in Western NC.
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13 legendary NC musicians to listen to during African American Music Appreciation Month
From hip-hop and funk to jazz and Americana, here are 13 NC musicians to celebrate this African American Music Appreciation Month.
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North Carolina’s ultimate guide to free summer concerts
North Carolina has free outdoor concerts scattered throughout the state, with our state’s diverse natural settings serving as backdrops.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte’s search for a new mayor heats up
More than 100 people applied to be the new mayor in Charlotte, including some big names. Plus, Juneteenth celebrations and medical examiners walk out.
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How love for the NC Blueberry Festival drives tourism and spending in Burgaw
Every year, the NC Blueberry Festival draws around 35,000 people to the little town of Burgaw, population 4,000.
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14 Juneteenth events in southeastern North Carolina
Here’s a look at 14 events marking Juneteenth in Southeastern North Carolina, from downtown Wilmington and Brunswick County to Pender County and historic Seabreeze near Carolina Beach.
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Summer screenings in the park: Free outdoor movies across North Carolina
Sit back and see some of your favorite flicks under the starry skies. Here are 11 spots for free outdoor movies in North Carolina this summer.
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3 historic sites in eastern North Carolina that are beautiful too
A new USA Today list explores beautiful places with historic significance. Here are three in eastern North Carolina.
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New list ranks 13 best places to live in North Carolina in 2026
From mountain landscapes to coastal access to quieter suburban neighborhoods, here’s what WorldAtlas writers chose as the best places to live in North Carolina.
