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VIDEO: The great blimp base fire in Weeksville
WATCH: Nazis, submarines, and eastern NC’s great blimp base fire of 1995. In the latest “Billy Ball Explains NC,” our senior editor tells the story of a 1995 fire in Weeksville, NC, that destroyed the largest wooden building in the world. The base, part of which is still standing today, was a key national defense…
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Your North Carolina summer safety guide: swimming, grilling, & heat
The North Carolina Health Department advises residents to take specific safety measures for summer activities. Here’s what you need to know.
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Hike through history this National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain Nature Preserve
In honor of National Trails Day on June 1, the North Carolina Zoo is inviting visitors to explore the beautiful Ridge’s Mountain. Here’s what you need to know.
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The real history of Memorial Day (plus 9 ways to celebrate it in NC)
The history of Memorial Day might have begun in the Carolinas. Celebrate it with one of these 9 events from the NC mountains to the coast.
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Black pregnant women say white doctors don’t listen to them. Here’s one NC woman’s story.
Jessica Deas has three children, but doctors in her first two pregnancies, she says, dismissed her serious symptoms, ignored her pain and shrugged away her concerns. Her experience is not unique.
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We found 5 of the best NC waterparks to check out this summer
Are you looking for a way to beat the summer heat in North Carolina? From Wet ‘n Wild Emerald Pointe Water Park to Carolina Harbor, get ready to make a splash at 5 of the best NC waterparks.
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Rural transformation: 19 NC communities selected for economic program
One in three pregnant women in North Carolina do not receive the necessary prenatal care during their first three months of pregnancy, according to recent data.
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Discovering North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, from A to Z
We’ll take you through all the locations and events worth checking out on the Crystal Coast this summer, from A to Z — literally.
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The 10 biggest & best farmers markets in North Carolina
Discover the biggest and best farmers markets in North Carolina. Shop fresh produce, baked goods, artisan crafts, and more.
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Unique event will discuss NC maternal health gap for people of color
One in three pregnant women in North Carolina do not receive the necessary prenatal care during their first three months of pregnancy, according to recent data.
