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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

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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. 
10 things to do in western NC after Helene

I visited western NC for the first time since Helene. Here are 10 things to do now that it’s reopening

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Some parts of western NC are open and ready for business, a year after Helene devastated the area. Start planning your weekend trip with these recommendations.
The Tar Heel State is home to many cemeteries—some of which have dark histories and ghostly legends associated with them.

12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina

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With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.
Nearly half of insured adults who received a prior authorization denial in the past two years reported the appeals process was either somewhat or very difficult.

Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help

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To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.
When the humid, hot days of summer finally give way to fall, it’s high time to embark on a road trip to explore all of North Carolina’s glorious autumn foliage.

‘Ooh’ and ‘ah’ at fall foliage on North Carolina’s prettiest autumn drives

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Drink in the fall foliage on these scenic drives throughout North Carolina.