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New list ranks 10 cutest towns in North Carolina. Here’s what’s on it
A new list from WorldAtlas names 10 North Carolina places their writers deemed the “cutest towns” in the state for 2026 – including a full half of the list located in Western NC.
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Plans for an Asheville Costco could be back from the dead
This year, CostCo pulled out of a plan to build western North Carolina’s first store. But talks are back on, Asheville’s mayor says.
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13 legendary NC musicians to listen to during African American Music Appreciation Month
From hip-hop and funk to jazz and Americana, here are 13 NC musicians to celebrate this African American Music Appreciation Month.
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15 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in North Carolina
On Friday, North Carolina and America will celebrate Juneteenth. The federal holiday marks the day the Emancipation Proclamation reached Galveston, Texas.
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This massive development could change the NC beach town of Oak Island
The NC beach town of Oak Island considers a massive mainland project with 7,200 homes and 260 acres of commercial development.
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North Carolina’s ultimate guide to free summer concerts
North Carolina has free outdoor concerts scattered throughout the state, with our state’s diverse natural settings serving as backdrops.
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They’re uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. And they’re far from alone.
Some families have decided the price is too great of a financial burden and canceled their coverage.
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Is it legal to camp on the beach in North Carolina? Here’s what to know
It sounds great to pitch a tent, set up a bonfire, and camp on the beach. But you can’t just do it anywhere in North Carolina.
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Meet Brandon Bussi, the unlikely hero of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Stanley Cup win
How little-known journeyman Brandon Bussi became the hero of the Carolina Hurricanes’ run for the Stanley Cup.
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3 things happening in NC: Charlotte’s search for a new mayor heats up
More than 100 people applied to be the new mayor in Charlotte, including some big names. Plus, Juneteenth celebrations and medical examiners walk out.
