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Your weekly guide to taking action in North Carolina, March 7 – March 12

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Across North Carolina, there are opportunities to celebrate International Women’s Day, advocate for public education, and protest the Trump administration’s war in Iran, as well as ICE operations in North Carolina.
Whether you’re into music, craft beer, barbecue, or the great outdoors, there is a festival in North Carolina for you.

Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals

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Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
These are the best fireworks shows that North Carolina has to offer and breaking them down by region.

Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region

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Check out these great fireworks shows, ranging from free to bougie, in each of North Carolina’s three geographical regions to end 2025 with a bang.
Haywood County, an hour west of Asheville, welcomes scores of visitors to the festival each year.

Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery

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Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers.

Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing

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On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.