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community 5 Walking Trails for Winter Hiking Along NC’s Blue Ridge Parkway
community 5 Walking Trails for Winter Hiking Along NC’s Blue Ridge Parkway

We go exploring in western North Carolina with five great walking trails for hiking in the winter months, all of which are located along the North Carolina portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Ryan Pitkin Ryan Pitkin November 27, 2023 12:59 pm EST
community NC native Hugh Morton inherited Grandfather Mountain in 1952. And before his family sold it to the state in 2008, Morton preserved it for generations to come. (Photo via Grandfather Mountain)
community Video: The Unbelievable True Story of NC’s Grandfather Mountain

The story of Grandfather Mountain, one of NC's most iconic landscapes, is as remarkable as the mountain itself.

Staff Reports Staff Reports October 24, 2023 3:46 pm EDT
community Where are North Carolina’s Most Scenic Spots for Outdoor Fun (+ Great Pics)?
community Where are the Most Beautiful Places in NC for Outdoor Fun (+ Great Pics)?

On the hunt for beautiful places in NC? North Carolina’s beaches, mountains, and rolling hills will leave you breathless.

Vanessa Infanzon Vanessa Infanzon August 29, 2023 1:18 pm EDT
Agriculture The extreme heat and dry conditions made for a rough start to watermelon season in NC, but July rains are bringing the melon back. (Shutterstock)
Agriculture Good News Friday: NC Watermelon Season Will Be Longer This Year

It’s time for some good news, and this week we’re talking soccer, watermelon, and a special fact about the North Carolina Zoo. 

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell July 28, 2023 2:34 pm EDT
community Redbelly,Woodpecker,Eating,Bird,Seed
community Which NC Summer Bird Are You?

If you’ve had some winged and feathered friends visit your backyard lately, you may have noticed they have their own personalities. Want to know which ones you're most like? Read on to find out.

Leah Sherrell Leah Sherrell June 15, 2023 12:44 pm EDT

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In this 2017 file photo, young hogs owned by Smithfield Foods gather around a water source. The Chinese-owned company, which is one of the largest employers in Sampson County, NC, has been the subject of multiple "hog nuisance" lawsuits because the smells, the noise, and health concerns. But hogs are just one of the environmental concerns in this rural NC county. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File) Agriculture ‘You can’t win for losing’: Inside Sampson County, NC’s environmental nightmare
community A copperhead snake looks up at the Nature Museum in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
community Snakebite 101: What to Do If You’re Bitten by a Venomous Snake in North Carolina

In the event of a venomous snakebite in North Carolina, immediate action is crucial for your safety and survival.

Sam Cohen Sam Cohen June 12, 2023 4:11 pm EDT
Culture Barrique in Goldsboro, NC. (Image via Larry Lynn)
Culture 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.

Vanessa Infanzon Vanessa Infanzon June 9, 2023 8:41 am EDT