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Nov 2025 14

NC Angel Tree program supports kids in need for Christmas

By Public News Service | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Public News Service

A program is helping families in North Carolina who are struggling to experience the joy of Christmas.

Vancouver, Canada - Sep 25,2025: Vintage neon Salvation Army sign glowing red and blue on rusty bracket above brick facade

Nov 2025 6

NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals

By Sam Cohen | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Sam Cohen

Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.

Nov 2025 5

Take the (cold) plunge: 9 places to submerge around Charlotte

By Tyler Francischine | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Tyler Francischine

Head to one of these nine Charlotte-area locations to discover the invigorating benefits of a cold plunge, the nation’s trendiest health hack.

Contrast therapy, or alternating exposure to cold and hot temperatures via cold plunges and sauna sessions, has taken the wellness landscape by storm in recent years.

Oct 2025 30

Medicaid funding shortfall shutters statewide program helping moms and babies

By NC Health News | HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY, NC Health News

The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of NC has been credited with reducing C-section births, boosting breastfeeding and cutting infection rates in the tiniest babies.

Oct 2025 27

Fight continues for justice over PCB exposure at NC State

By Public News Service | LOCAL NEWS, COMMUNITY, Public News Service

Members of the North Carolina State University community are still seeking justice over cancer-causing toxins which caused the closure of one of its buildings.

Raleigh, NC - USA - 6-7-2024: Poe Hall on the campus of NC State University. The building is suspected of containing harmful PCB chemicals with links to cancer

Oct 2025 21

10 best food halls in North Carolina for international eats

By Dorothy Scott | FOOD AND DRINK, EVERGREEN, Dorothy Scott

North Carolina’s food halls are expanding folks’ taste-bud passports with divine food from across the globe. Check out these 10 for a robust flavor journey.

Oct 2025 16

Why one North Carolina island speaks a centuries-old English dialect

By Ellery Weil | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Ellery Weil

On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken. Discover the history of this ancient dialect and its uncertain future.

Oct 2025 8

8 reasons why fall is the best time to visit the Outer Banks

By Dorothy Scott | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Dorothy Scott

Visiting the Outer Banks in fall couldn’t be a wiser decision, and you can make the perfect itinerary for your trip if you check out these eight reasons why.