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5 Juneteenth Celebrations Across North Carolina You Don’t Want to Miss
If you’re looking for an opportunity to come together in community, recognize the past, and celebrate the freedom of Black Americans, there are tons of events happening across North Carolina this weekend.
Be a Hero: Learn How to Donate Blood and Make a Difference in North Carolina
In honor of World Blood Donor Day, the American Red Cross is giving away gift cards to anyone who donates blood in the month of June.
These 5 North Carolina Cities Are Ranked Among the Best to Live in. But You Knew That Already.
Five cities in North Carolina are considered among the best places to live in the US and within good reason. From quality of life to booming job markets, these five NC cities stand out from the rest.
Snakebite 101: What to Do If You’re Bitten by a Venomous Snake in North Carolina
In the event of a venomous snakebite in North Carolina, immediate action is crucial for your safety and survival.
10 Things You Can Do in North Carolina That Cost $10 or Less
Want to get out of the house without spending a ton of money? Check out one of these activities across North Carolina for $10 or less.
12 of the Best Colleges and Universities in North Carolina: What to Know
North Carolina boasts some of the best public universities, private colleges, and HBCUs in the nation. We listed 12 of them based on tuition, academics, and the diversity of their student population.
Planning Your Next Long Weekend? Here Are 5 Must-Visit Bed and Breakfasts in North Carolina
NC innkeepers talk breakfast, guest experience, and what to see while visiting their bed and breakfast. Match your vacation style to one of these NC inns.
6 Must-Visit North Carolina Beaches That Are Wheelchair-Accessible
Beaches are for everyone. Here’s how you can take advantage of North Carolina’s beautiful beaches if you have mobility issues.
7 North Carolina Towns That Are Perfect for Biking to a Brewery
Take advantage of the ‘Year of the Trail’ in North Carolina — and our state’s thriving brewery culture — by biking to these trail-adjacent breweries.
Good News Friday: Baboons, Babies, and a North Carolina Teen’s Art Could Make Google’s Home Page
The NC Zoo shows off a habitat meant to mimic baboons’ natural habitat. Plus: A NC teen’s prize-winning doodle could make Google’s homepage.
21 Enchanting North Carolina Botanical Gardens to Put on Your Must-Visit List
To germinate a healthy mind and body, check out some of these gardens across North Carolina.
Get Lost in Live Music Again at These 6 North Carolina Spots
Here are the 6 best ways to see live music in NC, combining great music, great sound quality, and great vibes.
Tick Season Has Arrived in North Carolina: Follow These Simple Steps to Stay Safe
After a mild winter, there will likely be an uptick in ticks this year. Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors.
Op-Ed: North Carolina’s New Abortion Legislation Would Hurt the Wellbeing of Women, Children, and Families
In a guest post, a group of 8 UNC doctors, professors, and researchers highlight the dangerous impact of North Carolina Republicans’ new 12-week abortion ban. “The legislation imposes an array of medically unnecessary hurdles … that make it harder and more expensive for women to get early abortions,” the group writes.
Where the Abortion Ban and 5 Other Key Bills Stand in the North Carolina Legislature
Here’s a look at some of the measures that did or did not pass during the frenzy of last week’s legislative deadline.
It’s Taurus Season. Here’s How to Connect with it in North Carolina
Taurus is about practical energy with a taste for the finer things. We have ideas for appreciating that in NC.
Spring Is Finally Here in North Carolina. Here Are 8 Tips to Get Your Yard Looking Good Again.
Spring garden guide: What to do right now in your garden, lawn, or backyard in North Carolina.
House GOP Passes Bill That Would Take Food and Healthcare From North Carolina Families
An estimated 399,000 North Carolina residents would lose access to food assistance, 8,000 kids would lose preschool and child care slots, and NC veterans would lose 284,200 doctors visits for issues like mental health and substance disorder treatment under the bill.
The Cotham Effect: Today in the North Carolina General Assembly
The GOP’s new super-majority in the state House has emboldened Republicans to run gleefully toward some of the most contentious policies passed in other conservative states.
The North Carolina Legislature Filed 6 Anti-Trans Bills—Let’s Break Them Down
Shortly after, President Joe Biden issued a proposal that would outright forbid bans on transgender athletes, although it’s receiving some pushback from transgender advocates.
North Carolina GOP Pushes to Move Up Absentee Ballot Deadline
Republicans want to toss out any absentee ballots received after Election Day. In 2020, that was more than 11,600 votes.
5 Outdoor Dining Options for North Carolina
Dining in perfect spring weather makes everything better – here’s our list of outdoor dining hubs that will plug you into the community this season.
What North Carolina Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)
In North Carolina, 158 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Tar Heel State and how it helps North Carolinians.
In North Carolina, Biden Says GOP Policies Would Surrender Tech Economy to China
The president spoke at a Durham semiconductor maker about the billions of dollars in investments his administration has made in tech, climate change, and infrastructure.
In North Carolina, Biden to Compare Economic Plan with GOP’s
The president will visit expanding Durham company Wolfspeed Tuesday to talk about his administration’s investment in infrastructure, COVID relief, and research.
North Carolina Finally Approves Medicaid Expansion
For more than a decade, Republicans blocked a federally-funded expansion of healthcare to a half-million North Carolinians. On Thursday, they finally budged.
Celebrate Pi Day in North Carolina With Discount Pizza and Philosophy
We can honor both Pi and Pie on the same day. Win, win.
4 North Carolina Cities Make It on Southern Living’s Best Small Towns of the South List
The writers deemed these North Carolina towns “destination-worthy in their own right,” and we couldn’t agree more.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Tim Longest of Wake County
Democrat Tim Longest was elected to represent West Raleigh in the state House in November. He supports Medicaid expansion, improving workers’ rights, and strengthening gun safety laws.