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Video: Helene shut down Marshall’s Mad Co. Brew House. Today, they’re back in business.
Helene ravaged western NC, including the town of Marshall, last September. But now local businesses like Mad Co. Brew House are hoping for a comeback.
VIDEO: Hurricane Helene survivors still fighting to rebuild
Hurricane Helene devastated western NC. Survivors are still waiting for help and some may never return home. We spoke with residents fighting to rebuild.
OPINION: The fight for public education in the wake of Hurricane Helene
In western NC communities hit hard by Helene, North Carolina public education is on the front lines of disaster recovery.
The Unbroken Chain: Rediscovering North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Music Trail
“Western NC has really punched above its weight in terms of influencing American music,” says one expert. There’s no better way to explore that influence than the Blue Ridge Music Trail.
How Workers at a Boone Starbucks Beat the Odds to Start a Union
In May, a western NC coffee shop became the first location in the state to form a labor union.
‘We Have to Take Care of our Kids.’ Jorge, a Boone Woodworker, on Education During a Pandemic
Jorge has four children in western NC, two in community college, two in K-12 schools. He worries coronavirus puts them all at risk.
It’s Official: Coronavirus Is Now In All 100 North Carolina Counties
Mandy Cohen confirmed Tuesday that the dangerous virus now has one confirmed case in Avery County, a western NC mountain county that was the last holdout.
3 things happening in North Carolina: Fourth of July fireworks, Chimney Rock, and … Christmas?
Each Monday, Cardinal & Pine makes its picks for 3 things happening in North Carolina. This week, June 30 – July 6.
The 9 cheapest colleges in North Carolina (we did the math!)
Attending college in North Carolina doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out the cheapest colleges in the state.
8 places in Asheville that feel like Emily Henry’s Sunshine Falls
Romance author Emily Henry is known for her ability to make a fictional place feel like the real thing. Sunshine Falls, North Carolina is one of those places.
12 things that belong on every North Carolinian’s winter bucket list
Push yourself or just take in the sights with a dozen of North Carolina’s best winter activities.
42 music festivals coming to North Carolina in 2025
Check out all the 2025 music festivals we could find spanning from the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina to the coast.
9 horse-drawn carriage tours to try in North Carolina
Get out in the open air with these horse-drawn carriage rides offered throughout North Carolina.
The 10 best North Carolina state parks to enjoy in the winter
Here are the 10 best NC state parks to visit this winter for hiking, horseback riding, history hunting, and more.
Here are 16 North Carolina Christmas tree lightings, from the mountains to the coast
Whenever you like to ring in the holidays, North Carolina communities from the Outer Banks to the mountains are getting together in the coming days and weeks to officially light their Christmas tree. Here’s what to know.
Hit the slopes at these 4 North Carolina skiing destinations
North Carolina may not be the first destination that comes to mind for skiing, but it offers a variety of scenic and well-equipped resorts perfect for winter sports enthusiasts.
15 biggest & best pumpkin patches in North Carolina
We’ve found the 15 biggest and best pumpkin patches spread across North Carolina.
Opinion: After Helene relief lies, Republicans are out of time to do the right thing about Trump
Some Republicans in North Carolina are standing up to the Helene relief lies, but they’ve failed again to stand up to the black hole at the center of it all—Donald Trump.
Rerouting fall: Alternative autumn destinations in the Tar Heel State
With western North Carolina under a travel advisory, here are some other ideas for road trips in the Tar Heel State this fall.
Here’s how to help and get help after Hurricane Helene
How to report a missing loved one, get assistance clearing debris and where to donate water and money.
North Carolina’s dark sky sites will leave you starry-eyed
At North Carolina’s dark sky sites, you can step out of the light and into the darkness for a sky full of stars.
9 North Carolina ice cream shops that offer unique flavors
Break out from the chocolate and vanilla to cool off in style this summer. Here are nine ice cream shops in Carolina that offer funky flavors.
The most Googled celebrities from North Carolina in 2023
When it comes to celebrities in North Carolina, the sports figure reigns supreme. A look through Bet Carolina’s recent analysis and ranking of the state’s most popular celebrities based on Google data shows that four of the top 10 most Googled North Carolinians are basketball players.
Turkey timeline: When and where to order your local Thanksgiving bird from these North Carolina farms
Looking for a local bird this Thanksgiving? Here’s your guide to buying one in NC.
North Carolinians are Walking to End Alzheimer’s. Here’s How You Can Join Them.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care. And there are 11 upcoming NC events aimed at ending the disease. Here’s how you can get involved.
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.
Bluegrass, Blacktoberfest, and Woolly Worms: 9 Fall Festivals in North Carolina
Fall is perhaps the most pleasant time of year. And North Carolina is chock full of pleasant festivals to celebrate it. We’ve mapped out the next three weekends of events for you.
Rare Bird Bingo: Our Guide to Finding 7 Elusive (But Beautiful) North Carolina Avians
From Crayola-colored buntings to a bird that looks like a flame in flight, we’ll tell you where to find some of our favorite feathered friends.
29 Blockbusters and Busts Shot in North Carolina (There’s Sure to Be a Few Filmed Near You)
Whether you live in the mountains, the coast, or the Piedmont, some major Hollywood movies were filmed near you in North Carolina.