5 creepy things you never knew about North Carolina
These lesser-known facts and stories about North Carolina will make your hair stand on end.
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The real ballad of Frankie Silver, one of the first women executed in North Carolina
Frankie Silver was the first white woman executed in North Carolina. Here’s the real story of what happened to her back in the 1830s.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
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Say ‘see ya!’ to summer with these 8 events in Raleigh & beyond
Summertime is wrapping up soon, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to end. Check out these eight events in Raleigh to take your kids to before summer ends.
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11 extreme North Carolina weather events caught on tape
From deadly hurricanes to terrifying tornadoes, discover extreme weather events in North Carolina that were caught on tape (& watch the footage for yourself).
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These 9 North Carolina restaurants really commit to their themes
From book-centric cafes to biker bars, discover North Carolina’s best themed restaurants.
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East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
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The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let's take a look at four of them.
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7 stunning North Carolina homes that were featured on HGTV
From a smart home in Raleigh to an oceanfront oasis in Oak Island, discover the spectacular North Carolina homes featured on HGTV.
Take the (cold) plunge: 9 places to submerge around Charlotte
| November 5, 2025
CHARLOTTE | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WATER
Head to one of these nine Charlotte-area locations to discover the invigorating benefits of a cold plunge, the nation’s trendiest health hack.
So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
| November 3, 2025
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
How these two puddings became North Carolina’s unique Thanksgiving tradition
| November 1, 2025
Turkey and pumpkin pie are great, but NC has two unique additions to its Thanksgiving menu. Read on to learn about these festive state delicacies.
Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it
| October 31, 2025
Asheville | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | WNC | women's health
Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.
10 best food halls in North Carolina for international eats
| October 21, 2025
Affordability | CHARLOTTE | Community | CULTURE | DURHAM | EAT LOCAL | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | RALEIGH | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO
North Carolina’s food halls are expanding folks’ taste-bud passports with divine food from across the globe. Check out these 10 for a robust flavor journey.