Stories tagged: "Wildlife"


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)
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. 

Five North Carolina ice cream shops are on the list of Yelp's 100 best ice cream shops nationwide. (Shutterstock)
Good News Friday: NC Has 5 of the Top 100 Ice Cream Shops in the Nation

Plus, NC leaders are pledging to save the monarch butterfly, and more good news from North Carolina.

A Rocky Mount, N.C. man recently celebrated his 100th birthday by flying a plane (not this one!). Check it out below. (Shutterstock)
Good News Friday: You Won’t Believe How This 100-Year-Old North Carolina Man Celebrated His Birthday

A sky-high celebration for a North Carolina man, and an amazing new animal sanctuary is coming to Chapel Hill. 

Barrique in Goldsboro, NC. (Image via Larry Lynn)
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.

Three teenagers made the exciting discovery of a 1,000-year-old canoe in Lake Waccamaw this year. The canoe has been recovered by the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. (Image via The Life of Bryan on Flickr)
Good News Friday: An Exciting Discovery for NC’s Native American History

Our weekly roundup of good news includes an historic finding for NC’s Native American history, and more hope for the red wolves.  

Barrique in Goldsboro, NC. (Image via Larry Lynn)
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.

Aggie pride at NC A&T University in Greensboro. (Shutterstock)
Good News Friday: A Brand New Crayfish Species, Business Booms, and One Big Idea From a NC HBCU

Our weekly roundup of things to feel good about in North Carolina today.