Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
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8 highly anticipated NC restaurants opening in 2026
New year, new restaurants! From barbecue joints to sushi spots, discover the most exciting North Carolina restaurant openings of 2026.
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Working-class Americans don’t have room for one more thing. They’re leading anyway
I remember one mom, the mother of a messy little 3-year-old whose braids were always pinned up with a rainbow of butterfly clips, saying to me: “I just don’t have room for even one more thing.”
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Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
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.
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6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
Read six heartwarming stories of "good Samaritans" doing kind deeds in NC.
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Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
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Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
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5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina
From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
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7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
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Finding digital detox retreats in NC
Digital detox retreats are growing in popularity and helping people reconnect with humanity. Check out these options for an illuminating getaway.
10 NC sites to visit during Women’s History Month
| March 2, 2026
CIVIL RIGHTS | CULTURE | DURHAM | EQUALITY | FAMILY | Greensboro | HARDGATE | History | Hurricane Helene | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | New Bern | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | RALEIGH | THINGS TO DO | WNC
From unsung heroes to noteworthy names, North Carolina is full of extraordinary women. Learn about them at these 10 sites across the Tar Heel state.
Pay-what-you-can cafés: How they uplift underserved communities in NC
| February 25, 2026
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | EQUALITY | FAMILY | food | HARDGATE | HEALTH | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | nc community | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | RALEIGH | SMALL BUSINESS | WNC
Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.
Need a pick-me-up? Try these 3 winter blues busters
| February 24, 2026
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | ENTERTAINMENT | environment | FAMILY | HARDGATE | HEALTH | HIKING | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Music | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a common issue during winter months. These pick-me-ups may provide some relief for the winter blues.
Discover the Pea Island Life Saving Station, the only all-Black station of its kind in the US
| February 19, 2026
Black History | Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | EQUALITY | FAMILY | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | outer banks | people of color
Dive into the legacy of North Carolina’s iconic Pea Island Life Saving Station and its heroic, history-making crew.
Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of future planted in Carolinas
| February 18, 2026
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Farmers of color have lost some of the programs which had supported equity in agriculture under the Trump administration but producers are finding ways to overcome hurdles in the Carolinas.