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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.
Fascinating Facts about NC’s Most Populated Cities: Krispy Kreme, The Carolina Gold Rush, and a Haunted Bridge
Some of these cities are technically older than the state of North Carolina and others are just barely over 100 years old.
16 NC Trails That Take You To Something Awesome
In 2023, it’s the “Year of the Trail” in NC. If you like a beer, a live concert, wildlife, or a culinary treat at the end of your trail, we’ve got you covered.
Ocean Graveyards, the Cherokee, and the Sit-Ins: 10 Unique Places to Learn About NC History
A museum will give you the big picture. But if you want to go deeper, these highly-curated spots will help you see a more up-close history of our state.
Good News Friday: A Brand New Crayfish Species, Business Booms, and One Big Idea From a NC HBCU
Our weekly roundup of things to feel good about in North Carolina today.
Want to Support NC Drag Performers? Here Are 11 NC Drag Shows You Won’t Want to Miss.
As Republicans in NC try to make drag shows a crime, we’re pulling together a list of the best performances that deserve your love, from Wilmington to Asheville.
Good News Friday: Here Are 4 Things to Feel Good About Today, NC
An airport that doesn’t make us crazy, some good news for the red wolf, and more reasons to raise your spirits.
It’s the Year of the Trail in NC. Here Are 8 Trails To Get You Started.
The “Year of the Trail” is a two-birds-with-one-stone campaign and celebration of North Carolina’s “vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways.” Our list includes land and water trails.
Republicans Are Coming for Reproductive Freedom in NC. Here’s What We Know.
North Carolina laws today make it a relatively “safe haven” for abortion rights in the South. But those rights are in serious jeopardy.
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.
Two Days After Another School Shooting, NC Lawmakers Make It Easier To Buy A Handgun
Republican legislators overrode Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto on a bill that experts say would make it easier for someone with a history of violence or domestic abuse to buy a handgun.
Meet Your Lawmakers: Rep. Kanika Brown Is Unfiltered on Guns, Reproductive Freedom, and Cowboy Hats
A Forsyth County Democrat, Brown’s campaign focused on affordable housing, reproductive freedom, and preserving public education.
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.
Spring Is Here: Our Guide to NC’s Most Pleasant (And Pollinated) Season
We dish on North Carolina’s best plants, farmers’ markets, and destinations this spring.
What’s At Stake If Republicans Eliminate NC’s Corporate Tax
With the state facing shortfalls in health care, education, and housing, the GOP proposal would cost the state more than $1 billion.
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.
Duke Energy Carolinas Wants to Raise Customers’ Bills by 17%
If the company’s request is approved by the state Utilities Commission, the typical residential customer’s monthly bill would increase from $115.01 to a little over $134.11.
Horror Movie Lovers, Rejoice: Durham’s Nevermore Festival Returns With All the Creepy You Can Stand
The Nevermore Film Festival, a NC mainstay for horror films, filmmakers, and fans of all things creepy, returns in person at the Carolina Theatre in Downtown Durham, Feb 24-26.
NC Republicans Reject Local Control, Want to Force Wake County to Change How It Elects County Commissioners
Republican State Rep. Erin Paré wants to force the state’s most populous county to become the only one in the state that holds nonpartisan commissioner elections, and requires that members be elected by district, rather than the county at large.
Meet Your North Carolina Lawmakers: State Rep. Lindsey Prather of Buncombe County
Democrat Lindsey Prather was elected to the state House in November. A former educator who calls Buncombe County home, Prather is eager to get to work to fight for better teacher pay, expand Medicaid, and defend abortion rights.
We Asked an AI Chatbot What to Do This Weekend in North Carolina. Here’s What It Said.
ChatGPT’s recommendations for what to do in North Carolina over the weekend were predictable—which, frankly, offered me some comfort.
Your North Carolina Representatives in Congress and How to Contact Them
North Carolina is represented in Congress by 14 lawmakers—7 Republicans and 7 Democrats. Here’s what you need to know about your representatives and how to contact them.
‘Unacceptable’: NC Republicans Ask Newly Right-Wing State Supreme Court to Block New Education Funding
House Speaker Tim Moore and Senate Leader Phil Berger are asking the Court to overturn the Leandro ruling by reinstating a prior Appeals Court order blocking the transfer of new funds.
5 Weekend Activities Across North Carolina (Feb. 10-12)
It’s Super Bowl weekend, but that’s not all that’s going on. Here are 5 fun things you can do this weekend all across North Carolina.
NC Senate Republicans Pass ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill Which Could Force Teachers to Out Students
Opponents of the bill argue it’s an effort to target, censor, and erase anyone who identifies as LGBTQ.
56,000 North Carolinians Could Lose Their Voting Rights. Here’s How.
People on parole or probation after felony convictions—or those who’ve yet to pay their fines after a conviction—could lose their voting rights due to a case before the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Four powerful moments in NC’s Black history
It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked.
5 Weekend Activities Across North Carolina (Jan. 27-29)
It’s the last weekend in January, and if you’re looking for a fun way to end the month, here a few things you can check out in Charlotte, Raleigh, and elsewhere.
40 Famous Actors and Actresses From North Carolina
Stacker compiled a list of actors and actresses that were born in North Carolina from IMDb’s most popular list.