History
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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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As North Carolina housing costs soar, Biden wants to turn empty offices into housing
In Sept. 2020, the median home sale price in North Carolina was $272,000. As of Sept. 2023, that figure had risen to $363,600.
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Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number: The Stories Behind the 10 Oldest Cities in North Carolina
Some are best known for their rustic charm, while others have grown into thoroughly modern metropolises. Here’s a look at the 10 oldest towns and cities in North Carolina.
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The paper mill’s gone. But there’s optimism in Canton, NC.
In May, one NC town lost the paper mill that fueled its economy. We found a surprising thing when we returned three months later. People are optimistic.
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Four powerful moments in NC’s Black history
It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked.
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North Carolina Black-Owned Business Lands Grant Money From NBA Stars, Including NC Native Chris Paul
Owner William Fulton plans to use the grant money to expand his business’ sales market into other parts of North Carolina.
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The Rise and Rebirth of North Carolina’s African American Music Trail
An eight-county trail in eastern NC doesn’t just revisit our dark history of segregation. It lifts up Black joy by celebrating the musicians who broke barriers and made remarkable music.
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Feeling Generous This Holiday Season? Our Picks for Worthy Do-Gooders to Donate To In North Carolina
It’s been a perilous year for voting rights and women’s health, among other things. Here’s who is helping if you want to contribute.
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6 Utopias You Didn’t Know Existed in North Carolina
A Black refuge for economic empowerment, a lesbian commune, and a refuge for enslaved people: Let’s take a tour of the hidden societies within North Carolina society.
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How the ‘MLK of Jones Lake’ Made This NC Park an Island of Equality
Jones Lake State Park, North Carolina’s first to admit Black visitors, was a place guests could breathe freely, thanks to its first Black park superintendent.
