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Quiz: 5 Questions About Raleigh’s History
North Carolina’s capital has a rich history. Let’s test your knowledge with our latest quiz!
Report: As Raleigh Reopens Swimming Pools, Summer Camp Says Children Exposed to Coronavirus
Raleigh’s public swimming pools opened Monday, a day after parents were warned that children attending a local summer camp were exposed to coronavirus.
‘If This Changes Something, It’s Worth It.’ Raleigh Biz Owner Surveys the Damage After George Floyd Protests Turn Violent Saturday.
Hundreds gathered in Raleigh to clean up Sunday, after demonstrators protesting George Floyd’s death clashed with police in multiple North Carolina cities.
Protests Over Police Killings Rage in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Dozens of U.S. Cities
Demonstrations over the death of George Floyd turned violent in some cities, including in Raleigh and Charlotte, after altercations with police.
The Last Time Raleigh Saw Real Snow Was December 12, 2018
Happy Friday, North Carolina! Here’s a brief look at some of the latest news that happened this week.
Thousands Marched in Raleigh to Call for Change. We Talked to Four People About Why.
“If we don’t come together and vote—vote—we’re going to be in a hell of a mess,” one 70-year-old woman said.
Greene County native Don Davis focuses on local issues as he runs for another term in Congress
Davis says he’s focused on improving the lives of local farmers and protecting veterans benefits, all while embracing “eastern North Carolina values.”
The strangest town names in North Carolina (& the stories behind them)
From Big Lick to Whynot, we’re crossing North Carolina to learn about its wackiest town names and the stories behind them.
The 5 best BBQ joints in Winston-Salem, according to Reddit
Get your napkins ready and feast on the best BBQ in Winston-Salem.
North Carolina’s best bachelorette party destinations
From relaxing beach getaways to cozy mountain escapes, discover North Carolina’s best bachelorette party destinations.
Doug Emhoff calls out Trump’s ‘extremist crusade’ against abortion in NC visit
The current and potentially future second spouse visited Raleigh as part of the Harris campaign’s Fighting for Reproductive Freedom tour, which aims to highlight the stark contrast between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on reproductive rights.
The 3 best BBQ joints in Wilmington, according to Reddit
Wilmington’s BBQ scene has something to satisfy every craving/
Where are Millennials in the U.S. buying the most homes?
Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, have positioned themselves as the largest cohort of homebuyers. Here’s where they’re buying houses.
11 fall festivals in NC you can’t miss in 2024
Autumn in North Carolina means more than just changing leaves—it’s festival season! Say goodbye to boring weekends and check out these 11 events that’ll have you celebrating all season long.
The 4 best BBQ joints in Durham, according to Reddit
Here’s a guide to some of the top BBQ places in Durham.
10 birds migrating through North Carolina this fall
Every corner of North Carolina can see migrating birds in the fall, and we’ve gathered 10 you don’t want to miss.
Good News Friday: Looking to start fall early? The NC Apple Festival is back!
Our weekly roundup of positive stories from North Carolina embraces autumn at the NC Apple Festival. Plus: Raleigh gets a new downtown park and three NC BBQ joints made a list of the best in the South.
Opinion: The frightening truth about what Project 2025 would do to education in NC
Project 2025 is a much-maligned plan for a second Trump administration that, among other things, would dismantle the federal education department and gut civil rights protections. We break down the frightening truth about how exactly Project 2025 would play out in North Carolina.
Get ready for Carolina Daze: NC’s newest music and arts festival hits the voting scene
With musical talent like Janelle Monáe and Tierra Whack headlining, North Carolina’s about to get a little louder and a lot more voters engaged in the 2024 elections.
Barack and Michelle Obama highlight Harris and Trump’s wildly different visions for America
Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama capped off Tuesday’s events at the DNC, where they laid out differing visions of where America will go under a Harris or Trump presidency.
VIDEO: Why young people should fight for NC beyond election season
A grassroots nonprofit is planning a concert to energize young voters. We talked to one of the organizers about why young people have to stay engaged beyond election season.
Biden-Harris administration expands child care benefits in North Carolina
Vice President Kamala Harris announced lowered child care costs for working families in North Carolina, building on prior federal funding for child care programs and promising more.
Opinion: Protecting Homeownership as Wake County Grows
Wake County is at a critical juncture. As its skyline rises and new residents flood in, long-term community members face an increasingly unaffordable housing market.
Josh Stein: Bringing about the end of the fentanyl crisis in our lifetime
We’re making progress, but the work is far from over. Every life lost to fentanyl is one too many. The fentanyl crisis doesn’t have one simple cause – nor does it have one silver bullet solution. That’s why I’m using every tool in my arsenal to tackle it. As Governor, I will keep working across the aisle to pursue common-sense solutions to the fentanyl crisis.
Thousands of North Carolinians, like this grandmother, get affordable healthcare thanks to Biden-Harris Policies
As a presidential candidate, Kamala Harris is building on previous efforts to improve health care in North Carolina.
Good News Friday: The NC Zoo was voted the best in the country
The NC Zoo also welcomed a baby antelope. Plus, an NC-developed cancer treatment and community support for a Raleigh Olympian
‘It’s like a family, a very large family’: A rural LGBTQ+ center in North Carolina fights the youth mental health crisis
With LGBTQ+ youth facing startlingly high rates of mental illness, especially in rural communities, we talked with mental health professionals and local activists about how to make change. They say anti-LGBTQ+ policymakers at the state and local level are contributing to the problem.
Anderson Clayton is on a mission to turn rural NC blue
With abortion, public education, and decency on the ballot, the NC Democratic Party chair believes rural voters can be convinced to break up with Republicans.
The 7 best glamping spots for stargazing in North Carolina
Glamping is the new camping (thankfully), so we’ve gathered the best spots in North Carolina to go stargazing without sacrificing yourself to too many mosquitoes.