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Behind the Curve: Why the Minimum Wage in NC Hasn’t Gone Up in Years
North Carolina kept its minimum wage at $7.25 while most other states boosted pay this year.
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.
NC Could Fund Schools and Help People Get Health Insurance in 2022. Will We Do It?
C&P’s Senior Editor Sarah Ovaska shares her thoughts on what important issues we’ll be talking about in 2022.
Celebrate Kwanzaa In Person and Online at These Events Across North Carolina
North Carolina has many events this week of Kwanzaa to reconnect you to African culture.
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.
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.
These 15 Black-Owned NC Businesses Will Amp Up Your Holiday Gift Game
One-of-a-kind clothing, wreaths, killer cotton candy, and a sneakerhead’s dream at these NC-based Black-owned businesses.
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.
NC Music Is Deep and Diverse: Here Are 10 Songs by North Carolinians to Add to Your Playlist
C&P takes you on a tour of North Carolina musicians, with overlooked gems from J. Cole to Roberta Flack to Nina Simone.
An ‘Ofrenda’ for Healing: How the Pandemic Changed One NC Artist’s Dia De Los Muertos Altar
“It’s been really hard for people to lose loved ones. We need the little somethings that bring us together and art does that.”
Find Out Why These Six Iconic Buildings Are Known Far Beyond North Carolina
From a gothic cathedral to space-age arena, your guide to some of North Carolina’s most memorable structures.
Polluters of ‘Forever Chemicals’ No Longer Getting a Pass, EPA Head Pledges
Polluters of “Forever Chemicals” No Longer Getting a Pass, EPA Head Pledges
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.
Whatever Your Interests, Find Your Fit at One of These 45 North Carolina Fall Festivals
Our list of 45 North Carolina fall festivals is packed with fun for leaf lovers, beer enthusiasts, oyster shuckers, apple pickers and more.
Five Fashion Brands Putting North Carolina On the Map
These designers who call North Carolina home are shaping style well beyond our state’s borders.
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.
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.
Small Towns, Big Flavor: North Carolina’s Hidden Culinary Gems
Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte get all the attention, but these small-town food scenes in North Carolina are worth exploring.
A Judge Told NC’s Legislature to Fix Huge School Funding Inequalities. They’re Just Not Doing It.
The courts excoriated the state 24 years ago because rural schools aren’t funded like urban schools. The legislature is out of time to make it right.
North Carolina Muslims Continue Progressive March Despite 20 Years of Sept. 11 Bias
Hate crimes against US Muslims have exploded by 500% in the years since Sept. 11, 2001. Still, more Muslims than ever are running for elected office and raising their voices for progressive change.
9/11 Changed North Carolina. Here’s How North Carolina is Remembering the 20th Anniversary.
From Wilmington to Banner Elk and Fayetteville, North Carolina will commemorate the day with dozens of events across the state. Find one near you.
Too Poor To Get Sick: What’s Next for the Half-Million Uninsured North Carolinians
Inside the wait for Medicaid expansion in North Carolina, one of 12 states spurning a federally-funded healthcare program for poor people.
Senate Hopeful Jeff Jackson: ‘The Clock is Ticking’ to Restore Power to NC Voters
North Carolina State Sen. Jeff Jackson, a Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, says gerrymandering threatens the voice of voters.
Monthly $250 to $300 Checks from Child Tax Credit Start This Week. What Does That Mean for NC Families?
President Biden’s expansion of the child tax credit could help lift 137,000 North Carolina children out of poverty, officials hope.
Single in North Carolina? 5 Summer Adventures to Try by Yourself
North Carolina is full of options for the single adventurer. From outdoor skating to midnight kayaking, here’s our top suggestions for solo fun, from the mountains to the sea.
COVID Saved the Drive-In Theater. Here Are Seven in North Carolina You Have to See.
From Eden to Kings Mountain to Tabor City, a guide to the North Carolina drive-in theaters enjoying a resurgence in these germaphobic times.
With 45% of NC Adults Unvaccinated, President Biden Implores North Carolinians to Get Their Shot
New coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are down in North Carolina, but so is the number of new shots.
‘A Marathon, Not a Sprint’: How One Eastern NC District Aims to Make Up for Classroom Time Lost to Covid
Inside Greene County’s use of federal and state COVID relief on summer camps, extended school days, and more.