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How the ‘MLK of Jones Lake’ Made This NC Park an Island of Equality
Jones Lake State Park, North Carolina’s first to admit Black visitors, was a place guests could breathe freely, thanks to its first Black park superintendent.
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Small Towns, Big Burgers: A Guide to NC’s 7 Best Under-the-Radar Burger Spots
Pile on the chili and slaw—these beloved North Carolina burgers are worth the mess.
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History Made Here: A Guide to 7 of NC’s Lesser-Known Civil Rights Sites
From schools where segregation was challenged to early sit-ins, visit these spots to explore North Carolina’s proud civil rights history.
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29 Blockbusters and Busts Shot in North Carolina (There’s Sure to Be a Few Filmed Near You)
Whether you live in the mountains, the coast, or the Piedmont, some major Hollywood movies were filmed near you in North Carolina.
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‘A Little More Fashion, a Bit More Culture’: A Roundup of Rides with North Carolina’s Black Cowboy Clubs
Inside NC’s Black saddle clubs, the cowboys and cowgirls continuing their traditions with trail rides and horseback events this summer.
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Bust Your Butt or Skinny Dip: Our Guide to North Carolina’s Best Swimming Holes
It’s summer again in North Carolina. Trust us. You need to know how to find the best — and the chilliest — swimming holes in the state.
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‘Tears of Joy’: After Four Decades of Wrongful Imprisonment, Ronnie Long Pardoned
Ronnie Long, who was featured this week in a Cardinal & Pine series, received word of his pardon Thursday from NC Gov. Roy Cooper.
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Fresh Shrimp and Creamsicles: Ronnie Long Meets the World Again
Wrongfully imprisoned in NC for 44 years, Ronnie Long comes to terms with a different world than the one he knew.
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Wrongfully Imprisoned for 44 Years, Ronnie Long Waits on Roy Cooper to Pardon Him
Ronnie Long talks to C&P about his four-decade wait for justice. And now, his wait for a pardoning from NC Gov. Roy Cooper.
