10 ways to observe Juneteenth in Charlotte
Here are 10 ways to celebrate freedom, resilience, and community on Juneteenth in the Charlotte area.
Jun
2024
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Community
Jun
2024
18
What’s the best bar in The Triangle?
We're launching a readers' poll to uncover your favorite places to drink in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, and we need your votes to determine the best of the best.
Jun
2024
6
NC high school students design apps to solve real-world problems
Eight teams of high school students from NC pitched original app designs to panel of tech industry professionals. Here's what you need to know about the designs.
Jun
2024
5
Food Lion: 8 fun facts about NC’s famous supermarket chain
From Food Town to Bloom and back, Food Lion’s history is marked with plenty of twists and turns. Here's what you need to know about Food Lion.
May
2024
30
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain. Here's what you need to know.
May
2024
29
The 3 best budget-friendly vacation spots in North Carolina, according to readers
Our readers have spoken in a recent poll, and we’ve compiled a list of the top three budget-friendly vacation spots in North Carolina.
May
2024
29
As fake insurance agents make their way across NC, here’s what to look out for
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner warns of scammers posing as insurance agents. Here's what you need to know.
May
2024
28
VIDEO: The great blimp base fire in Weeksville
WATCH: Nazis, submarines, and eastern NC's great blimp base fire of 1995. In the latest "Billy Ball Explains NC," our senior editor tells the story of a 1995 fire in Weeksville, NC, that destroyed the largest wooden building in the world. The base, part of which is...
May
2024
24
Your North Carolina summer safety guide: swimming, grilling, & heat
The North Carolina Health Department advises residents to take specific safety measures for summer activities. Here's what you need to know.
May
2024
8
Meet the DJ-turned-educator who won North Carolina’s top tech honor
During the pandemic, one NC educator made sure every child had a laptop to help them keep up with their studies. Now she's being recognized for her efforts.
