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Dec 2025 23

North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025

By Karishma Desai | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Karishma Desai

Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.

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.

Nov 2025 6

18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.

North Carolina is known for many things, such as its natural beauty, barbecue, and craft beer scene, but the Tar Heel State also holds several Guinness World Records for massive baked goods and burgers, impressive physical feats, and quirky collections.

Oct 2025 10

Where to find these 8 viral foods in North Carolina

By Karishma Desai | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Karishma Desai

Take a bite of these viral foods in North Carolina that are taking over our social media pages.

The Kaapi Martini at Chai Pani features South Indian filter coffee, enriched with chicory, that is shaken with vodka and topped with chai masala.

Sep 2025 17

As final season of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ wraps up, here’s where you can go in NC to relive your favorite scenes

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

The series finale of Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” airs today. Here’s everything you need to know about its NC filming locations.

Amazon Prime’s hit show, “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” has taken social media by storm.

Aug 2025 12

11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive

By Britteny Dee | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Britteny Dee

From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.

camping on duke university is one of nc's 11 bizarre university traditions

Jun 2025 2

2025 Pride Guide to North Carolina’s biggest festivals & events

By Sam Cohen | LGBTQ, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

North Carolina celebrates 2025 Pride in June, August, and September this year. Here’s what you need to know about some of the biggest festivals and events.

May 2025 22

Unleash your inner child at 10 adult summer camps in NC

By Britteny Dee | THINGS TO DO, COMMUNITY, Britteny Dee

Summer camp isn’t just for kids. Grown-ups can unleash their inner child at the best adult summer camps in North Carolina.

Apr 2025 23

Where you should live in North Carolina, based on your zodiac sign

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Sam Cohen

Your zodiac sign can teach you so many different things about yourself, including where you should live in North Carolina. Here are the best locations to try.

Feb 2025 14

How Chapel Hill spent Valentine’s Day honoring Frederick Douglass

By Jessica F. Simmons | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Jessica F. Simmons

On the day of love, Chapel Hill’s Frederick Douglass Transcribe-a-thon celebrates the legacy of the abolitionist while preserving history for future generations.