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Make a New Friend in NC: 13 Cheap & Easy Places To Do It
Meeting new people as an adult can be daunting—especially when you’re hoping for a friendship connection. Here’s a list of 13 easy and affordable places in North Carolina where you can go to scope out a potential pal.
Meet the Artists Behind the NC Murals You Love
Communities are engaging local artists to paint NC murals throughout our towns and cities – who are they and where can we find their art?
600,000 Await Healthcare as NC Republicans Attend Florida Conference
Without a budget, teachers are waiting on much needed raises and 600,000 low-income North Carolinians are still waiting on Medicaid expansion.
10 Tips to Keep Your Plant Babies Alive in North Carolina’s Sweltering Weather
There’s more to watering than you think. Fertilizer isn’t always good for your plants. And more gardening tips for summer to help your plants survive.
Gearing Up For Team USA? Here Are 3 NC Women’s Soccer Stars to Watch This World Cup.
North Carolina’s prestige in women’s soccer continues to shine as three NC college graduates, Emily Fox, Aubrey Kingsbury, and Crystal Dunn, suit up for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
How Biden Is Still Trying To Make Student Debt Relief Happen
The Biden administration has begun the process of creating a new plan for widespread loan cancellation and implementing the SAVE Plan, which will cut monthly payments to $0 for millions of borrowers. There will also be a 12-month “on-ramp” period to ease borrowers back into making payments.
NC Lost Colony Play is Looking for Their Next Virginia Dare Baby
Baby casting call! The award-winning historical play, “The Lost Colony,” is back in Manteo for the summer and they need their Virginia Dare!
Trump Likely to Face Criminal Charges Over Effort to Overturn 2020 Election
Trump is expected to face chargers over his effort to overturn the 2020 election—a ploy that if successful, would have effectively ended America’s 200-plus year experiment in democracy and caused a constitutional crisis in the most powerful country in the world.
How Do I Pick the Juiciest, Most Delicious Watermelon? A Guide for North Carolinians Who Love Watermelon Season
Where can you find the most delicious watermelons? How do you pick the juiciest one? And how far can you spit a watermelon seed, anyway? Take a look at how to make the most of North Carolina’s watermelon season.
100 Best Beach Towns In The US
Summer vacation has begun across the U.S., and if Memorial Day is any indication, travelers should expect a busy summer season in 2023. Stacker crunched the numbers to find the best beach towns in the U.S.
Here’s Why the Cicadas Are So Loud Right Now in North Carolina
If you think the cicadas are loud right now, NC, wait for the ‘great Southern brood’ in 2024.
Don’t Believe the Hype: This Is Going to Be a Bad Hurricane Season in NC
Despite predictions of a mild hurricane season, forecasters say record-warm temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean could mean more storms than expected.
Veterans Have Until Aug. 9 to Apply for Backdated PACT Act Disability Payments
The PACT Act removed the need for certain veterans to prove a service connection if they are diagnosed with certain cancers or respiratory conditions and sped up the process of receiving benefits.
15 mostly-free art galleries in NC where you can support local artists
On the hunt for great art or just want to view it? This list includes (mostly) free places to see local and regional artists’ work.
25 States Americans Visit the Most
Stacker has ranked the top 25 by the percentage of U.S. adults who have already made a visit. Check the rankings to see if your next destination is among these popular choices, or find your next adventure as you scroll.
Supreme Court Takes Student Debt Relief Away From 43 Million Americans
Nationwide, more than 45 million people owe $1.6 trillion in federal loans for college, according to government data, and as many as 43 million of them stood to benefit from the cancellation program.
12 Cheap Stops Along The Outer Banks National Scenic Highway to Visit With Your Foodie Friend
From award-winning restaurants to local holes-in-the-wall, these are the best places in the OBX to get grub on a budget in 2023.
Richest Women in America
Stacker compiled a list of the richest women in America, using data from Forbes.
Weird and Wondrous American Byways
Turns out taking the scenic route can pay big dividends, for both traveler and towns along the trail. Look no further than these popular byways for proof.
Here Are The Safest—And Most Deadly—Days For Drunk-Driving Fatalities
Drunk driving remains a significant problem throughout the country. But certain days are more dangerous on the roads than others. MoneyGeek forecasted 2023’s most dangerous days, weeks and holidays for driving under the influence (DUI) in the United States.
New North Carolina Election Bill Would Suppress Votes, Voting Groups Say
Senate Bill 747 would likely ensure thousands of valid ballots are thrown out, prevent boards of election from filling funding gaps, and make it harder for college students to vote.
PHOTOS: Heroes Comic Convention 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina
One of the largest comic conventions in the U.S., HeroesCon draws thousands to Charlotte every year. We checked out the fun at the Charlotte Convention Center.
The Best Beach Towns in North Carolina
North Carolina has more than its share of good beach towns, but which ones are the best? Here are the NC beach towns Stacker ranked as the best of the best.
Ticketmaster to End Hidden Fees, Show Full Ticket Prices Amid Pressure From Biden
While Ticketmaster and SeatGeek have agreed to institute more transparency when it comes to ticket sales, some anti-monopoly advocates think the answer is “breaking up” these companies altogether.
A Rural Calling: Bringing Together Different Worlds to Better a Community
Yona Wade says “I create what I need” and what he needs and wants are better educational opportunities for the community of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Western North Carolina.
Q&A: The Youth-Led Renaissance of Bluegrass Music
Bella White is a musician from Calgary, Alberta, whose sophomore album “Among Other Things” releases this Friday, April 21st, on Rounder Records. Her 2020 bluegrass-inspired album “Just Like Leaving” is one of my favorites ever, so I was thrilled to talk with White about her new songs.
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.
12 dog-friendly NC beaches that will give your pooch the zoomies
Sunscreen, cold drinks, and a towel are pretty common beach essentials. But if you’re a dog owner, your furry friend is probably at the top of your list, too. Fortunately, there are plenty of dog-friendly NC beaches to visit.
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.