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Researchers have found that looking at pictures and videos of animals for half an hour helped lower heart rate and blood pressure.

Get to know North Carolina’s viral animal stars

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The internet can't get enough of cute animals. Check out these furry celebrities from North Carolina who have become fixtures online,
While it may be chilly outside, there’s nothing that will warm you up quicker than looking back on some feel-good stories that happened throughout the year as you sip on that creamy hot chocolate and sit next to a crackling fireplace.

North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025

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Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC. 
Haywood County, an hour west of Asheville, welcomes scores of visitors to the festival each year.

Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery

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Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers.

Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing

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On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times.

7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season

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This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.