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On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken.

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

by Ellery Weil

| October 16, 2025

Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | FAMILY | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | outer banks | RECREATION | WATER
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.
The Kaapi Martini at Chai Pani features South Indian filter coffee, enriched with chicory, that is shaken with vodka and topped with chai masala.

Where to find these 8 viral foods in North Carolina

by Karishma Desai

| October 10, 2025

Affordability | Asheville | Cary | Chapel Hill | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | DURHAM | EAT LOCAL | FAMILY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO
Take a bite of these viral foods in North Carolina that are taking over our social media pages. 
The Outer Banks will make you fall in love with visiting the beach after primetime.

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

by Dorothy Scott

| October 8, 2025

Affordability | ANIMALS | Community | CULTURE | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | outer banks | PETS | RECREATION | SHOPPING | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL | WATER | WEATHER
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.
Much like Christmas trees and garland during the holidays, pumpkins are a staple in many households during the fall season.

11 best North Carolina farms for picking your own pumpkins

by Britteny Dee

| September 30, 2025

Affordability | ANIMALS | CHARLOTTE | Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | DURHAM | EAT LOCAL | FAMILY | FARMING | Greenville | HARDGATE | History | HOLIDAYS | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | Music | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | RALEIGH | RECREATION | SMALL BUSINESS | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL | WAKE COUNTY | WEATHER | WNC
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. 
This year, the Sierra Club gave Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress an "F," scoring 12% on their metrics for transitioning away from climate-harming energy sources, coal and natural gas.

Report: Failing grade for Duke Energy on progress toward clean energy

by Public News Service

| September 26, 2025

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This year, the organization gave Duke Energy Carolinas and Duke Energy Progress an "F," scoring 12% on their metrics for transitioning away from climate-harming energy sources, coal and natural gas.