The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let's take a look at four of them.
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5 ways to save on back-to-school shopping in North Carolina
The average American is going to spend more than $800 this year on back-to-school shopping. Yikes. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank in North Carolina.
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Video: Introducing a new series on exploring NC nature with a neurodiverse family
Jennie is part of a neurodiverse family in NC who finds peace and clarity in western North Carolina nature. This is her story.
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2025
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Good News Friday: A big boost for eastern NC trails
This week’s edition of Good News Friday includes a huge boost for recreation on eastern NC trails, some swell news for job-hunters in the Triangle, and one Cary teen’s 100% perfect SAT score.
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Opinion: The broken ‘American Dream’ shines a light on a new path to Mexico
Surviving in America means enduring a chaotic world filled with soaring housing and health care costs, a tanking educational system, devastating gun violence, and surging racism. From writers to athletes, a shared desire to honor family history and reclaim agency is guiding this dual-citizenship movement.
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7 stunning North Carolina homes that were featured on HGTV
From a smart home in Raleigh to an oceanfront oasis in Oak Island, discover the spectacular North Carolina homes featured on HGTV.
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2025
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3 things happening in NC: Hemp is legal. But NC courts say you can be searched for smelling like it.
Cardinal & Pine’s “3 things” is a weekly look at the news, events, and stories that are driving conversation around North Carolina. This week, a big ruling on hemp and police searches, a comic-con fantasyland in Raleigh, and the "Superman" effect on dog adoptions.
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The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
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2025
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North Carolina breweries focused on more than just great beer
Drink with purpose: 10 NC breweries that blend craft beer with community and sustainability.
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2025
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A North Carolina bookstore offers a ‘third place’—a growing trend across the US to bring people together
In Murfreesboro, North Carolina, a local bookstore wants to be a 'third place'—somwehere in town that's not your home or your workplace. The idea is to bring people together.
The biggest celebrities who vacation in North Carolina
| October 10, 2025
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From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation.
8 reasons why fall is the best time to visit the Outer Banks
| October 8, 2025
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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.
11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins
| September 30, 2025
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From jack-o’-lanterns for carving to Sugar Pie for baking, you can find the perfect pumpkin for your needs at these North Carolina u-pick farms.
I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening
| September 29, 2025
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Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
| September 29, 2025
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With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.