Food And Drink
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Food insecurity is hitting thousands of NC children—and it’s following them into the classroom
More than 580,000 NC children rely on SNAP to help keep food on the table. On school mornings in North Carolina, some children arrive already exhausted. School teachers and nurses across the state report seeing the signs: difficulty concentrating, irritability, and complaints of headaches and stomach aches before lunch. In many cases, the cause is…
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Pay-what-you-can cafés: How they uplift underserved communities in NC
Community cafés with a pay-what-you-can model bring together people from all different backgrounds through dining experiences and volunteer opportunities.
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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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Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte
From alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails to innovative, zero-proof drinks starring specialty ingredients, discover the best mocktails in Charlotte.
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The bountiful benefit of winter gardening in North Carolina
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.
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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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North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
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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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The complete guide to grocery shopping in Greensboro
With a mix of national supermarkets, local markets, and specialty shops, Greensboro offers options, but navigating them all can take time and insight.
