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USA Today says these are the best Asheville restaurants, bars
Here are the Asheville establishments named in USA TODAY’s Bars of the Year and Restaurants of the Year lists since its induction in 2024, along with upcoming events and menu highlights to enhance your visit.
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In rural NC county, opposition to Flock cameras unites conservatives and liberals
Activists from across the ideological spectrum, some of them brand new to public advocacy, are quickly mobilizing as part of a broad-based push against Flock cameras in Hendersonville and Henderson County.
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Snag a reservation at these 10 Black-owned restaurants in NC & you won’t be disappointed
From Ethiopian eateries to finger-licking fried chicken joints, North Carolina is home to a diverse variety of Black-owned restaurants worth reserving a table at.
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Good News Friday: After latest Little League Softball World Series, it’s clear the sport runs through NC
A NC team has won the Little League Softball World Series four times in the last 11 years. Plus, a LEGO tribute to the Greensboro Four and a NC university takes on energy costs.
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‘Parent day’ at NC prison brings together incarcerated people and their children
Prison leaders are increasingly recognizing that incarceration affects children, too, and some NC prisons are looking for ways to better support family ties.
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The Perseid meteor has peaked, but there is still time to see it in NC
The Perseid meteor shower is considered one of the most spectacular yearly showers observable from the U.S.
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Popular “Walker World” retreat in Wilmington hosts weekend festival
This weekend — Saturday, Aug. 15, to be exact — the public can come and spend some time at Walker World as part of the Walker World Summerfest Art and Music Festival with Wellness Retreat.
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9 ways to get into microvolunteering in North Carolina
Take part in microvolunteering opportunities throughout North Carolina that give back to the community and fit into busy schedules.
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How a family swimming spot at Pisgah National Forest in NC became ‘a trap’ for an ICE raid
In western NC, ICE agents raided a swimming hole in Pisgah National Forest. Here’s what to know.
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Researchers reflect on new NC air quality monitoring system
After more than a year of activity, a new North Carolina air quality monitoring tool has helped community members gather crucial information about environmental health.
