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What’s new at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair

September 28, 2026

Whether you’re salivating over all the foods and rides or the live entertainment and competitions, you’ll find it and more at the 2026 North Carolina State Fair.

11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins

September 30, 2025

From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms.

ICE detained him. Then he had a medical emergency.

December 15, 2025

Plus: 3 things happening in NC this week Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. The great states of North Carolina and Ohio have beef. It centers around the famous Wright Brothers, whose 1903 flight at Kill Devil Hills changed the world. To celebrate, NC began offering the “First in Flight” license plate…

The great NC Christmas tree comeback

December 3, 2025

Plus: Yes, a raccoon broke into a liquor store and got drunk Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. If the first few episodes of “Billy Ball Explains NC” lacked for anything, it was holiday cheer. Not a problem for the new one. This week, I looked at one of our state’s most…

Trump renews Supreme Court push to keep SNAP payments frozen

November 10, 2025

President Trump’s administration was back in the Supreme Court Monday attempting to block full SNAP, or “food stamps,” payments.

2025 Raleigh summer bucket list: 9 places & events

May 28, 2025

Enjoy the 2025 Raleigh summer with this ultimate bucket list of places to see and things to do, from free concerts to award-winning ice cream.

🌪 That western NC tornado pic was fake

July 30, 2026

Plus: NC singer on finding joy in hard times. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. Below, we have a big story unfolding in NC’s US Senate race, as well as your weekly guide to getting involved in NC, but first: Artificial intelligence (AI) surely has the potential to do some good, but it also…

Treasures await at these 9 indoor flea markets across North Carolina

January 21, 2026

From upcycled furniture to vintage clothing to action figures, discover all the unique items these indoor flea markets in North Carolina have to offer.

3 things happening in NC this week: Jason Isbell plays Durham, Charlotte

January 12, 2026

When everything looks bleak, look to the creatives. This week, catch a classical music performance in Greenville, one of two shows by alt-country star Jason Isbell, or view the lights at Biltmore.

🌺 Beautiful Shots of Spring Blooming in NC

April 11, 2025

Nature never fails to amaze. Plus: What the press is getting wrong about Trump’s tariffs. And: Where are we in NC? Share with a friend I asked you folks for shots of spring blooming and you delivered. Keep an eye on our social media for a montage of all the prettiest shots, but in the…