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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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Good News Friday: North Carolina basketball legend Kemba Walker opens a new youth academy
Charlotte Hornets legend Kemba Walker hopes to make his academy a premiere hub for tournaments, training, and youth development.
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It’s tick bite season in North Carolina. Here’s how to prevent them
Late spring and early summer are historically the worst months for complications resulting from a tick bite in North Carolina. Here’s how to prevent them.
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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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Your guide to Pride, get out the vote efforts, and more, June 12 – June 18
This week we’re keeping you up to date on celebrations of pride, protests, and voter turnout efforts in communities across the Tar Heel State.
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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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What happened to Buddy McCutcheon? A North Carolina true crime case
Almost 10 years have passed since 69-year-old Brenda McCutcheon was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her husband in Asheville, North Carolina.
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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.
