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Reduce, reuse, refill: Your guide to NC’s zero-waste ‘refilleries’
If you feel lied to about what happened to your “recycled” plastic (it wasn’t actually being recycled), refilleries are the answer. Here’s how to use them in NC.
5 gardening mistakes that could be killing your plants
It’s that time of year to get back in the garden or start one for the first time. Here are the gardening mistakes to avoid to ensure you see the growth you’re going for.
The 5 most believable UFO sightings ever reported in North Carolina
An exploration of the most credible UFO sightings to be reported across the Tar Heel State over the years.
8 places in North Carolina to see spring blooming in all its glory
From hyacinths to tulips, here are the eight best places to see spring flowers in North Carolina.
How Florida’s 6-week abortion ban will complicate access in North Carolina
The influx of Florida women traveling to North Carolina to seek care will further strain a state that is one of the only sources of safe abortion care in the South.
Calicos & coffee: Get a glimpse of all 13 cat cafes in North Carolina
The purr-fect list of spots to get a cuddle and a cup o’ joe: Here’s our guide to the cat cafes of NC, from one tip of the state to the other.
A woman fled to NC when another state’s abortion ban prevented her from receiving life-saving care
Texas resident Olivia Harvey had an ectopic pregnancy, which is the most common cause of maternal death in the first trimester. But harsh anti-abortion laws forced her to return to her home state of NC for care.
17 veteran-owned businesses to support in North Carolina
Show your support for our state’s veterans by becoming a patron of these businesses.
One man’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees in NC and beyond
How a chance encounter with a bee inspired an artist to paint 50,000 honeybees across the world. Today, 11 NC cities feature his murals.
Democrats increase their focus on NC’s once neglected rural areas
A national organization is providing grants to 17 rural counties to help Democrats pay for voter outreach that could help tip local and national races in this closest of swing states.
Good News Friday: Who wants to go to a baby shower for birds of prey?
Yes, baby owls are cute. Plus: NC is loaded down with great options with foodies. This, and other good news, in today’s edition of “Good News Friday.”
5 NC destinations for a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway
North Carolina is a place for lovers (move over Virginia), and this guide takes you on a tour of 5 cities built for romance.
Medicaid expansion is providing a lifeline to rural North Carolina
It’s only been a month and a half since Medicaid expansion launched in North Carolina, but it’s already been life changing for many residents. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services automatically enrolled nearly 273,000 people into the program on...
Martin Luther King Jr. visited NC often. Here are 5 times to remember.
NC was a hotspot for hate in King’s lifetime. But it was also the home of civil rights pioneers. So Martin Luther King Jr. was often here.
Native American villages, colonial homes, and segregated schools: 10 historic buildings in NC
North Carolina has many historic buildings. We tell the tales behind 10 of the most storied structures in the state and how they’re being used today.
North Carolina approves more student and employee IDs you can use to vote
he North Carolina Board of Elections has now listed 120 student and employee photo IDs that can be used to vote in the 2024 elections.
The 12 Best Christmas Tree Farms and Light Displays in NC
Want to buy a NC-grown Christmas tree and see the lights in one night? We’ve mapped out the best destinations from the mountains to the coast of NC.
A polar plunge and a pickle drop: Here’s your NC winter bucket list
NC is often thought of as a warm-weather destination. But there’s loads to do in the winter. Here’s a guide to winter activities for every region of NC.
This group has a plan to ensure NC’s Black rural voters are better represented
New Rural Project helped elect several candidates in 2023 by listening to rural voters who sat out in 2020.
Good News Friday: NC has one of the best Christmas towns in America
Our weekly roundup of good news in NC gets into the holiday spirit. We’re always going star-gazing, in more ways than one.
NC cafes and coffee shops that are just a little bit weird
Dinosaurs, cows, and double-decker buses: Some of these NC cafes are cozy, some are minimalist, and some are just a little bit bizarre.
10 Tiny Treasures: Small North Carolina Towns to Visit This Winter
From the mountains of western North Carolina to the shores of the eastern coast, North Carolina knows how to do winter. Here are 12 small towns worth visiting this cold season.
Good News Friday: This NC shelter wants you to take a field trip with a rescue dog
Our weekly roundup of good news checks in on the red wolves, spotlights an exciting animal shelter program in Winston-Salem, and more.
5 Walking Trails for Winter Hiking Along NC’s Blue Ridge Parkway
We go exploring in western North Carolina with five great walking trails for hiking in the winter months, all of which are located along the North Carolina portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Two years in, here’s what Biden’s infrastructure law has done for North Carolina
In North Carolina, $8.4 billion in funding has been announced, with over 300 specific infrastructure projects identified for funding. Nearly $6 billion will go to transit upgrades, and another $469 million for clean water and water infrastructure.
Good News Friday: NC state fairgoers donated a staggering amount of food to charity
Our weekly roundup of uplifting good news in NC highlights a pioneering NC activist, and State Fair attendees prove how generous North Carolinians are.
Dia de los Muertos is a joyous holiday. Here are 10 ways to celebrate it in NC.
This traditional Mexican holiday honors loved ones who’ve passed. It’s a celebration, not a funeral. Here’s 10 ways to celebrate it in NC from Asheville to Morehead City.
The world’s only black cat rescue and magic supply shop is in NC
Black cats get a bad rap. But two women in NC are combining their love of black cats with all things witchy in Asheville.
Enter If You Dare: North Carolina’s Best Haunted Houses
If you want to be spooked this Halloween, here’s your chance. Our list even includes a chance to fight zombies!