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community Age ain't nothing but a number: Here are the stories behind the 10 oldest cities in North Carolina
community Age Ain’t Nothing But a Number: The Stories Behind the 10 Oldest Cities in North Carolina

Some are best known for their rustic charm, while others have grown into thoroughly modern metropolises. Here’s a look at the 10 oldest towns and cities in North Carolina.

Ellery Weil September 20, 2023 1:06 pm EDT
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community 5 Things You Didn’t Know Were Made in North Carolina

Move over Krispy Kreme. It’s time to talk about Mt. Olive Pickles (and more!).

Vanessa Infanzon Vanessa Infanzon September 15, 2023 1:58 pm EDT
History Richard Nixon subpoenaed by Rufus Edmisten, left, and Terry Lenzner, in 1973.
History Fifty Years Ago Today, NC’s Rufus Edmisten Delivered the Nixon Subpoena

Fifty years ago today, on July 23, 1973, Rufus Edmisten became the first person in US history to deliver a subpoena against a sitting president. 

Dylan Rhoney Dylan Rhoney July 23, 2023 11:55 am EDT

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We've picked 6 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NC. (Shutterstock) community 6 Ways to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in NC
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, center, speaks at a news conference about a Medicaid expansion agreement, Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Legislative Building in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Hannah Schoenbaum) Government North Carolina Finally Has a State Budget. Here’s What’s in It.
Fall on Grandfather Mountain. Autumn is the season that asks us to enjoy nature the most. (Shutterstock) community In Praise of Fall in North Carolina
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., walks to his office after a resolution to debate the defense bill failed 212-214, as five Republicans bucked the party to sink it, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. House Republican leaders have still been unable to pass next year's appropriations bills on the floor due to GOP infighting. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Government Republicans Are About to Cause a Government Shutdown. Here’s How It Would Affect You.