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These NC beaches are among the South’s best, Southern Living readers say
Southern Living readers have ranked the best beaches in the South, and North Carolina beaches were all over the list, including several within driving distance of Wilmington.
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North Carolina’s 10 best kayaking and canoeing spots for beginners
Beautiful waterways can be found throughout North Carolina. Learn more about some of the best kayaking and canoeing spots in North Carolina.
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3 things happening in NC: NCGA to hit budget deadline
NC lawmakers flirt with another continuation as budget deadline looms. Here are three things happening in NC this week.
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Celebrate America’s 250th at North Carolina’s best Fourth of July events
In honor of America’s 250th birthday, all sorts of Fourth of July celebrations are taking place throughout the Tar Heel state.
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Good News Friday: NC Dems call on colleagues to keep constituents cool through the summer
New bill would protect vulnerable residents from having utilities shut off in a heat wave. Welcome back to Good News Friday, NC.
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Looming federal ban could ‘kill’ NC’s hemp farming, THC products
Starting in November 2026, hemp-derived THC products will again be considered a controlled substance, effectively shuttering a multi-billion-dollar industry.
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Catch these world-famous Western NC barn owlets on ‘owl cam’
A live owl cam offering views of several Western North Carolina barn owl chicks has drawn viewers from around the world.
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America250 time capsule is sealed and in it is some North Carolina art
Here’s what to know about North Carolina’s contributions to a time capsule that will be buried on America’s 250th birthday and reopened on its 500th.
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Trump is dragging NC Republicans underwater, poll shows
Democrat Roy Cooper has a 14-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley in NC’s US Senate race, a new Catawba College poll shows, as two-thirds of independent voters in the state disapprove of President Trump.
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Wilson workshop takes on SNAP cuts, hunger, and county budgets for NC families
This week in Wilson, advocates will gather for a free workshop breaking down SNAP cuts, hunger, and what new federal rules could mean for families’ grocery budgets.
