The number of expectant moms who receive no prenatal care is on the rise in North Carolina. Lack of access to care in rural areas is a big part of the problem.
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5 Fun Things to Do Across North Carolina This Weekend (Jan. 13-16)
From Charlotte to Wilmington, from outdoor ice skating to indoor yoga, here are 5 fun things you can do across North Carolina this weekend.
Need Weekend Plans? Here Are 5 Fun Things to Do Across North Carolina (Jan. 6-8)
It’s the first full weekend of 2023 and if your New Year’s resolutions include taking part in more fun activities, we’ve got you covered.
The Unbroken Chain: Rediscovering North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Music Trail
“Western NC has really punched above its weight in terms of influencing American music,” says one expert. There’s no better way to explore that influence than the Blue Ridge Music Trail.
9 Local Coffee Shops in North Carolina That We Love
Just about every North Carolina town or city has a coffee shop that’s worth a visit. We’ve picked some of our favorites below.
Have This Celebrity NC Chef Make A Meal Just for You, and Other NC-Centric Holiday Gifts This Year
Pottery, apparel, a candlelit dinner for two by Chef Lisa Brooks, and a Blue Ridge bike crawl: Mean it when you say ‘shop local’ and buy these North Carolina-made holiday gifts.
Small Business Spotlight: A Kernersville Boutique Puts Local Women Artists (and Customers) First
Kresha Walker and Michelle Witteveen of Jane. Made & Found on the inspiration, partnership, and community behind this one-of-a-kind boutique and social space in Forsyth County.
5 Things to Know About the Holiday Lights at Biltmore Estate
Biltmore Estate is the largest privately-owned home in America. And this time of year, it’s a feast for the eyes.
Meet the People Behind North Carolina’s Emerging Wine Scene
NC winemakers talk about their favorite wines and why they get so many visitors to the vineyard.
11 Funky Places to Stay in North Carolina This Holiday Season
From a hobbit house to a hippie bus to a shipping container on the beach, NC’s hosts get creative with overnight accommodations.
5 natural wonders in North Carolina that you must visit
North Carolina is a playground for nature-lovers. So we’ve pulled together a guide to some of our finest natural wonders to get you started.
5 Places in North Carolina That Just Might Really Be Haunted
Visit one of these places in North Carolina, from the governor’s mansion in Raleigh to a lighthouse in Buxton, to decide for yourself if ghosts are real.
These 10 North Carolina School Districts Have the Slowest Internet Speeds
As more schools integrate technology into the classroom, the need for fast, reliable internet is even greater. We compiled a list of school districts in North Carolina with the slowest internet speeds using data from Connect K-12.
Bluegrass, Blacktoberfest, and Woolly Worms: 9 Fall Festivals in North Carolina
Fall is perhaps the most pleasant time of year. And North Carolina is chock full of pleasant festivals to celebrate it. We’ve mapped out the next three weekends of events for you.
A NC Artist Steered Clear of Her Cherokee Heritage In Her Work. Now She’s Putting It Front and Center.
Skye Tafoya’s work is featured in galleries across the country. Here’s how she connected with her passion, and her family, at the same time.
These Cities Have the Most Expensive Homes in North Carolina
Using data from Zillow, here is a list of 30 cities with the most expensive homes in North Carolina as of August 2022.
10 Locally-Owned North Carolina Farms to Pick Your Own Pumpkins This Fall
These family-friendly North Carolina farms might sell you a pumpkin, offer a hayride, or scare you so much you pee your pants this Halloween (if you’re into that sort of thing).
UFO Homes, Clamshell Gas Stations, and Giant Domes: 6 NC Destinations for Bizarre Architecture
Modernist architecture, which peaked between 1933 and 1965, is spacey, minimalistic, and experimental. But vestiges of this eye-catching period can be found all over North Carolina.
Each of These 20 Indie Bookstores In North Carolina Has a Story to Tell
Independent bookstores are as much a community as they are a business. And business is booming. From Buxton to Boone and parts in between, here are our picks for the best ones to check out.
North Carolina Teachers Often Spend More Than $500 on Classroom Supplies. Here’s How to Help.
With 1.4 million kids returning to the state’s public schools this week and next, the need is great.
5 Things About Chuck Edwards, the Republican Who Beat Madison Cawthorn in the GOP Primary
Edwards blocked Medicaid expansion for years, opposed abortion rights, authored anti-immigrant bills, and flexed on local governments.
Morbid Curiosity: North Carolina’s Most Fascinating Graveyards
We’ve been scoping out North Carolina’s oldest, most haunted, and most hidden cemeteries.
Drag Shows, Family Picnics, and Parades: This Is How You Celebrate Pride Month in North Carolina
Pride Month is, alas, only 30 days. From Wilmington to Asheville, we’ve curated the best ways to fill it with fun, frivolity, and community.
Abortion Would Still Be Legal in NC if Roe Falls—But Marginalized Communities Will Suffer
Future access to abortion rights in North Carolina will very likely hinge on who wins the state legislature and the governor’s office.
Get Ready for More Electric Buses and Public Transit Options in NC’s Small Towns
Nearly $177 million is headed to North Carolina to buy energy-efficient buses, update transportation centers, and prop up rural public transportation systems.
NC Will Train More Nurses to Better Aid Sexual Assault Survivors
North Carolina is one of many states lacking enough nurses who are trained to both treat survivors with compassion and collect evidence.
Take a Road Trip Through Some of the Blackest Moments in NC History
Bring history to life with an east-to-west road trip that travels from the coastal maroon colonies to the founding of the sit-in movement to the site of MLK’s address in Durham.
NC Faces ‘Worst Blood Shortage in Over a Decade.’ Here’s How To Help.
Demand is on the rise, but blood donations in North Carolina have been plunging for nearly a year.
Why It Might Get Even Harder to Access Abortions in NC
Black and poor women at greater risk if the US Supreme Court restricts reproductive rights.
Put Your Hand to the Plow: Virtual and Live MLK Day Events in NC
Our list of 2022 MLK Day events in North Carolina includes everything from service days to online teach-ins and drive-through parades.