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From barbecue joints to sushi spots, discover the most exciting North Carolina restaurant openings of 2026.

8 highly anticipated NC restaurants opening in 2026

by Britteny Dee

| January 13, 2026

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New year, new restaurants! From barbecue joints to sushi spots, discover the most exciting North Carolina restaurant openings of 2026.
Charlotte has fully embraced the growing mocktail trend, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the Queen City that are stirring up delicious alcohol-free alternatives.

Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte

by Britteny Dee

| January 7, 2026

CHARLOTTE | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | food | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NC BEER | nc community | NEWSMAKERS | NIGHTLIFE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO
From alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails to innovative, zero-proof drinks starring specialty ingredients, discover the best mocktails in Charlotte.
If you haven’t had much faith in humanity recently, the good news is that there have been plenty of ordinary North Carolinians who have performed extraordinary acts of kindness this year.

6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people

by Karishma Desai

| December 22, 2025

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Read six heartwarming stories of "good Samaritans" doing kind deeds in NC. 
The traveler's guide to Durham, NC

Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City

by Vanessa Infanzon

| December 4, 2025

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Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
Budget-conscious North Carolinians know there’s no need to leave the Tar Heel State to embark on a holiday excursion full of natural wonders and unique cultural offerings.

5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina

by Tyler Francischine

| November 26, 2025

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From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.