Culture
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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.
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How Chimney Rock, one of North Carolina’s most patriotic views, returned from Helene
Helene destroyed the entrance to Chimney Rock State Park along with a third of the businesses in Chimney Rock Village.
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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.
