North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
Nov
2025
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Greensboro
Aug
2025
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11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
Jul
2025
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East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
Jul
2025
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The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
Jul
2025
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7 most notorious true crime cases in North Carolina history
North Carolina has seen its fair share of notorious true crime cases. Here are some of the most well-known.
Jun
2025
30
The 7 biggest waterparks in North Carolina, ranked
Are you ready for a carefree day under the summer sun? Check out these big waterparks in North Carolina, which we’ve ranked from worst to best.
Apr
2025
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Where you should live in North Carolina, based on your zodiac sign
Your zodiac sign can teach you so many different things about yourself, including where you should live in North Carolina. Here are the best locations to try.
Apr
2025
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A NC teen raised $18,000 to buy new shoes for every kid in this public school
Hundreds of students at Sumner Elementary School in Greensboro tore into boxes of new sneakers, thanks to a high school senior who plans to become a public school teacher.
Dec
2024
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The Cardinal & Pine Holiday Bucket List
Here are some of the events and activities we’re most looking forward to this holiday season.
Sep
2024
13
In two North Carolina stops, Kamala Harris promises to ‘turn the page’ on Trump
With just over 50 days until the election, Harris visits North Carolina to kick off her “New Way Forward” tour and deliver a vision for reproductive rights, small businesses, and affordable housing, while warning against Trump’s authoritarian agenda and Project 2025.
North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
| November 19, 2025
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Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
11 bizarre traditions North Carolina colleges keep alive
| August 12, 2025
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From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges.
East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
| July 30, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | Greensboro | HARDGATE | lexington | LIFESTYLE | NC BARBECUE | North Carolina | SMALL BUSINESS
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
| July 21, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | EAT LOCAL | ECONOMY | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | FAMILY | Fayetteville | Greensboro | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | RALEIGH
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
7 most notorious true crime cases in North Carolina history
| July 17, 2025
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North Carolina has seen its fair share of notorious true crime cases. Here are some of the most well-known.