Lifestyle
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8 highly anticipated NC restaurants opening in 2026
New year, new restaurants! From barbecue joints to sushi spots, discover the most exciting North Carolina restaurant openings of 2026.
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Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte
From alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails to innovative, zero-proof drinks starring specialty ingredients, discover the best mocktails in Charlotte.
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The bountiful benefit of winter gardening in North Carolina
Winter gardening in North Carolina can produce bountiful results with a few considerations.
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Check out the best New Year’s fireworks shows in NC, broken down by region
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.
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Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026
Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.
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6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people
Read six heartwarming stories of “good Samaritans” doing kind deeds in NC.
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Report: Trash not a throw-away problem for NC, US
A new report looks through America’s trash – and the results aren’t pretty.
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Tips to avoid scams during the holiday season
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.
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A North Carolina hospital was slated to open in 2025. Mired in bureaucracy, it’s still a dirt field.
Madison County, tucked in the mountains of western North Carolina, has no hospital and just three ambulances serving its roughly 22,000 people.
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Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City
Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
