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HOLIDAYS
These are the best fireworks shows that North Carolina has to offer and breaking them down by region.

Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region

by Dorothy Scott

| December 24, 2025

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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.
Haywood County, an hour west of Asheville, welcomes scores of visitors to the festival each year.

Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery

by Vanessa Infanzon

| December 11, 2025

ANIMALS | Asheville | Community | ENTERTAINMENT | EVENTS | FAMILY | HOLIDAYS | Hurricane Helene | maggie valley | Music | nc community | OUTDOORS | RECREATION | SHOPPING | SMALL BUSINESS | WNC
Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.

Tips to avoid scams during the holiday season

by Public News Service

| December 10, 2025

Community | HOLIDAYS | internet | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | SHOPPING
Scammers are kicking their operations into high gear for the holidays and consumers in North Carolina and across the country should be on high alert.
The traveler's guide to Durham, NC

Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City

by Vanessa Infanzon

| December 4, 2025

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Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
Holiday events in Gaston County area

From parades to tree lightings, 24 can’t-miss holiday events in the Gaston County area

by USA Today Network via Reuters Connect

| December 2, 2025

HOLIDAYS | THINGS TO DO
From carriage rides to parades, Gaston County will host it all this holiday season. Here is a run-down of family events happening in November and December.