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How to Stop the Insurrectionist Next Door
Of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists, 18 called North Carolina home. Here’s how seemingly normal people become extremists, how to spot it and ways to stop it.
NC Women Rockers Who Shook Up the Music World
It’s Women Rock Day, and we’re paying tribute to these North Carolina visionaries who broke barriers and blazed new trails in popular music.
Pickle Drop, Apple Rise, and 7 Other NC New Year’s Activities for the Whole Family
North Carolina has New Year celebrations across the state fit for all ages.
A Police Killing, A Different Way of Looking at the Vaccine, and More Memorable NC Stories From 2021
C&P reporter Michael McElory shares his list of top stories from 2021 from a vaccine comparison to Patrick Swayze and an in depth interview with North Carolina’s poet laureate.
Ice Skating in the South? Slide Into the Holidays at One of These 11 NC Rinks.
Ice skating isn’t just up North! Here are some of the best indoor and outdoor ice rinks around North Carolina.
13 Winter-Themed Gifts for NC Sports Fans
Stumped on gifts for the North Carolina sports fan in your life? Try one of these holiday-themed gifts from North Carolina colleges and professional teams.
Our Young People Are Not OK
A rare public advisory from the US Surgeon General’s Office warns of a mental health emergency among young people. Here are ways you can help, North Carolina.
Madison Cawthorn Will Have to Answer Questions About the Jan. 6 Insurrection
The polarizing Republican from western North Carolina implored Trump supporters on Jan. 6, and has called the rioters “political prisoners” in the months since.
It’s Like Christmas In Your Car. Here Are 5 Eastern NC Holiday Light Displays You Can’t Miss.
Nothing gets you in holiday spirit like a night of taking in Christmas lights. Read our guide to spots in Eastern North Carolina.
Black Santas Spread Joy and an Important Message. Here’s Where to Find Them in NC.
Black Santas are more popular than ever among families of all races. Here’s why, and where you can see some Black Santas this holiday season in North Carolina.
Work Up an Appetite at One of These Seven NC Thanksgiving Fun Runs
Jumpstart your Thanksgiving morning with a pick from our Top 7 North Carolina turkey trots, 5ks and fun runs.
Small Towns, Big Burgers: A Guide to NC’s 7 Best Under-the-Radar Burger Spots
Pile on the chili and slaw—these beloved North Carolina burgers are worth the mess.
From Snowshoeing to Birding: 4 Budget-Friendly NC Winter Adventures
These outdoor getaways will let you explore North Carolina without breaking the bank.
Want to Honor NC’s Military This Veterans Day? Here Are Nine Events Across the State.
North Carolina is home to the 7th-largest military population in the US. That means plenty of chances to honor them this Veterans Day.
Powwows, Plant Medicine and Hip Hop: NC Celebrates Native American Heritage Month
Storytelling, theater, music, and Indigenous food, C&P’s guide to celebrating North Carolina’s native population properly.
Grave Digger’s Dungeon and Giant Chairs: Unusual NC Roadside Attractions
These landmarks in North Carolina are worth veering off the main road.
CDC Panel OKs COVID-19 Vaccines for Kids. Parents, Here Are the Next Steps.
The vaccine is safe, extremely effective, and crucial to defeating the virus that has plagued North Carolina since early 2020.
History Made Here: A Guide to 7 of NC’s Lesser-Known Civil Rights Sites
From schools where segregation was challenged to early sit-ins, visit these spots to explore North Carolina’s proud civil rights history.
Dia de los Muertos Is Nobody’s Halloween. 11 Ways to Experience This Joyful Tradition in NC.
It’s about celebrating and communing with loved ones who’ve passed away. Look for these North Carolina events in the coming weeks.
How COVID Fears Are Disrupting NC Children’s Routine Vaccinations
North Carolina saw immunizations for children plunge in 2020. It got better in 2021, but many NC babies and toddlers went without potentially life-saving vaccines.
The Real Problem With Mark Robinson’s Bigoted Belief Is the NC GOP Believes It Too
North Carolina’s lieutenant governor sparked a national uproar over his latest anti-LGBTQ statements. But where is the outrage from his party’s leadership?
Eight NC Corn Mazes to Get Lost in This Year
As we get ready for Halloween and fall, grab the family to one of these North Carolina corn mazes.
The Moment I Realized NC Public Schools Are Not Treated Equally
How a move to a specialty school in Durham convinced an Edgecombe County teen that North Carolina schools are funded unfairly.
Wilmington is the Backdrop for the Black Elite on Fox Drama ‘Our Kind of People’
Iconic landmarks help Wilmington, North Carolina stand in for Martha’s Vineyard in Fox’s new soapy, sexy drama.
NC’s Poet Laureate Makes Art From Difficult Times
How turbulent times and the racial justice movement have informed one of North Carolina’s most decorated poets, Jaki Shelton Green.
Get Lost in the Stacks at These Amazing NC Bookstores
From neighborhood institutions to up-and-comers, these independent North Carolina bookstores are worth the trip.
Blocked from Financial Aid, Two NC Immigrants Land ‘Surprise’ College Scholarships
The nonprofit online university WGU North Carolina granted two “surprise” $10,000 scholarships last week to a healthcare worker from Durham and a teaching assistant from Siler City.
NC’s Public Schools Already Require Vaccines. The COVID-19 Vaccine Should Be One of Them.
If and when a COVID-19 vaccine is cleared for younger children, North Carolina’s schools should add it to the list of required immunizations.
‘Let Science Lead’: Charlotte Specialist Answers Top Questions About Vaccine Booster Shots
A North Carolina infectious disease expert clears the air on who should get the COVID vaccine booster shot, and when.