Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
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5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina
From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
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Finding digital detox retreats in NC
Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity and helping people reconnect with humanity. Check out these options for an illuminating getaway.
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Where to find free food resources in Greensboro
Here are some free food resources available across Greensboro, from long-standing food pantries to newer mutual-aid initiatives that meet people exactly where they are.
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North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
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North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
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‘We Ain’t Buying it’: Grassroots groups mobilize to boycott Target, Home Depot, and Amazon
Organizers are asking Americans to boycott retailers for allying with or failing to stand up to the Trump administration.
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NC Angel Tree program supports kids in need for Christmas
A program is helping families in North Carolina who are struggling to experience the joy of Christmas.
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Billy Ball Explains NC: Who’s really getting food stamps in NC?
Every Wednesday, NC journalist Billy Ball unpacks the most important stories in NC and corrects the bad information.
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Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.
This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
North Carolina faith leaders, advocates outline legislative wish list ahead of 2026 session
| January 8, 2026
2026 Election | Affordability | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | Community | Federal Cuts | HEALTH | health care | health insurance | NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY | RALEIGH
As the General Assembly prepares to return for a session this spring, North Carolina faith leaders and advocacy groups urged legislators to prioritize public education, affordable health care, and fair voting maps.
Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
| December 24, 2025
Affordability | CHARLOTTE | CULTURE | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | EVENTS | FAMILY | Fayetteville | food | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | maggie valley | Music | North Carolina | RALEIGH | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WEATHER | WNC
Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
| December 23, 2025
Affordability | ANIMALS | Chapel Hill | Community | CULTURE | food | groceries | HARDGATE | Hurricane Helene | LITERATURE | NEWSMAKERS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | PETS | RECREATION | SMALL BUSINESS | SNAP | WNC
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026
| December 23, 2025
ACA | ACA tax credits | Affordability | big beautiful bill | congress | CULTURE | Federal Cuts | Federal Harm | HEALTH | health insurance | HEALTHCARE | insurance | LIFESTYLE | local politics | NATIONAL NEWS | national politics | NC POLITICS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | north carolina politics | politics | premiums
Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.
Greensboro Farmers Curb Market nears its 152nd year in operation
| December 10, 2025
For more than 150 years, the Greensboro Farmers Curb Market has brought local farmers and families together, making it the oldest and most enduring market in the city.