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This Wilmington hot dog spot was named among the best in the US
Frontier Food to Go has been a Wilmington favorite for 60 years. Now, it’s earned recognition from USA TODAY for having some of the best hot dogs in the country.
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11 fun & affordable road trip stops in North Carolina
Take a break from being in the car and enjoy budget-friendly attractions at these 11 road trip stops in North Carolina.
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3 things happening in NC: Huge coastal wildfire threatens Brunswick County. Here’s what to know
The latest on a huge wildfire in Brunswick County. Plus: The NC Peach Festival and a big race at Wilkesboro Speedway.
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Good News Friday: NC employees get ‘historic’ boost in parental leave
NC is near the top in parental leave for state workers. Plus, a Republican operative gets the boot for trying to cut voting hours.
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WNC Senator who drafted NC appraisal moratorium may be among those to benefit from it
Reporting shows that NC state Sen. Tim Moffitt will benefit from the NC appraisal moratorium he helped draft.
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Trump pardons Western NC man who sold 14,000 illegal emissions devices
Matthew Sidney Geouge, now 39, pleaded guilty in 2021 to conspiracy, violating the Clean Air Act and tax evasion. He was one of six Trump pardons announced on July 3.
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Food takes center stage at first Lumbee Homecoming since recognition
Award-winning chef Pyet DeSpain brought Lumbee food culture to the tribe’s 58th annual Homecoming event with a demonstration.
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How North Carolina sea turtles are faring this summer
As the weather warms and the summer season heats up, people and turtles are crowding N.C. beaches. Here are some tips on how everyone can share the coast.
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Stein signs $34B North Carolina budget with pay raises, lower taxes
Gov. Josh Stein signed a historic $34-billion North Carolina budget Tuesday, enacting North Carolina’s first comprehensive spending plan since 2023.
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Fun summer farmers markets in NC that offer way more than just fruits & veggies
Farmers markets are the best places to find fresh produce, but these options across North Carolina offer much more than fruits and vegetables alone.
