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North Carolina is America’s largest producer of both sweet potatoes and tobacco, both of which have long histories in the state.

North Carolina is the nation’s top producer of these two things

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North Carolina produces two crops at greater volume than any other US state—learn what they are and their history in NC.
Since 1994, nonprofit Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville has been hosting the Loch Norman Highland Games, a two-day event featuring an ancient Scottish competition of strength.

Loch Norman Highland Games in April bring Scottish competition to the Carolinas

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Celebrate Scottish culture with dance, food, music, and ancient strength events featuring 56-pound stones and 22-pound hammers at the Loch Norman Highland Games.
One of the best parts of spring in the South is taking the time to stop and smell the flowers.

2026 guide to wildflowers in North Carolina: What to know & where to go

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Enjoy a colorful spring with our all-encompassing guide on wildflowers in North Carolina.
Dinner theater is a familiar culinary concept today, but several decades ago, when the first Barn Dinner Theatre opened, the idea was brand new—and became a quick success.

All about the Barn Dinner Theatre in NC, the oldest dinner theater in America

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Enjoy dinner and a show at Barn Dinner Theatre—the country’s longest-running dinner theater. Learn more about the iconic dinnertainment establishment.
An off-season beach trip with friends and family will shake off the winter blues and reset you for the new season ahead.

An off-season beach trip to Wrightsville is good for the soul and the wallet

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Plan a trip to Wrightsville Beach when the weather is cooler, beaches are less crowded, and rooms are priced to sell.