Good News
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Good News Friday: Meet NC’s first barbecue hall-of-famers
Accolades for the masters of the pitmasters, honors for a groundbreaking NC State program, and more good news from around the state. Welcome back to Good New Friday, our weekly installment of good news from around North Carolina. This week we’ll get into a special birthday, major props for the NC State Wolfpack, and more. …
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One man’s mission to paint 50,000 honeybees in NC and beyond
How a chance encounter with a bee inspired an artist to paint 50,000 honeybees across the world. Today, 11 NC cities feature his murals.
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Good News Friday: NC’s famously pregnant stingray, an 8-year old chef, and more
A stingray in Hendersonville is drawing international attention this month, and we can’t wait to see the pups.
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Steer clear of wild spring breakers by visiting these NC gems
Spring break conjures up images of wet t-shirt contests, empty beer cans strewn along the beach, and loud music until the wee hours of the night. Been there. Done that. Over it.
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Ripken the Bat Dog prepares for another season with Durham Bulls
The Durham Bulls are an institution in the Bull City. So is “Ripken the Bat Dog,” an American Black Lab trained retrieve loose bats on the field during games.
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No charge, all charm: Your guide to Greensboro’s best free attractions
Greensboro has lots to do, and you don’t have to spend much money to have a good time. Here’s our guide to free things in the NC Triad city.
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The lesser-known state park in northeastern NC that’s idyllic in spring
Don’t sleep on this northeastern NC park. It’s thousands of acres of unspoiled nature, with gators, bald eagles, and perfect waters for kayaking.
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Rhiannon Giddens is more than the banjo player in a Beyonce song. Here’s why the NC-raised musician is so special.
The Grammy-winning, Greensboro-born musician was re-introduced to a wider audience in Beyonce’s new country song. But her two decades of recorded output show her to have played a big part in expanding our view of roots and traditional music.
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Gas station sushi, anyone? A new book from a NC author dives into convenience store cuisine in the South.
Gas stations aren’t just gas stations in many rural, Southern communities. They’re also restaurants and community gathering places. A new book takes you on a tour of the best ones out there.
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Good News Friday: This NC banjo player is in Beyoncé’s newest song
It’s called “Texas Hold ‘Em” but NC leaves a lasting impression on Beyonce’s new country song. This, and other uplifting NC news, in today’s “Good News Friday.”
