Lifestyle
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Oktoberfest, North Carolina-style: 19 German heritage celebrations across the state
Grab your dirndl or lederhosen and get ready for some German-style food and fun at these Oktoberfest events in North Carolina.
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When did Fayetteville become so cool? Your guide to the up-and-coming city
Fayetteville elevates its destination status with a charming downtown, locally owned restaurants, and shops.
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7 classic roadside diners in North Carolina that are worth a detour
Hearty, mouth-watering food and an authentic atmosphere make these classic diners in North Carolina worth visiting—no matter how far you have to drive.
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Birth of NC red wolf litters shows ‘incredible’ species recovery success
This year has been a banner year for red wolf recovery in North Carolina, despite shifts at the federal level.
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The real ballad of Frankie Silver, one of the first women executed in North Carolina
Frankie Silver was the first white woman executed in North Carolina. Here’s the real story of what happened to her back in the 1830s.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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It’s almost flu season. Should you still get a shot, and will insurance cover it?
Amid political chatter about vaccines and the government entities that oversee them, it’s understandable to wonder where all this leaves the 2025-26 flu vaccine. In short: Yes, the flu shot is still a thing. And four doctors we spoke to said they recommend you get your flu shot this year.
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Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick
As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla’s wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
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NC community worries data centers would drain local water supply
A proposed Amazon data center campus threatens to worsen water issues in a small NC community.
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NC state employee and teacher reps say health insurance increases will hurt worker retention
The board overseeing the health insurance plan for North Carolina workers and retirees voted Friday to raise most enrollees’ premiums to help cover a deficit that has grown to $507 million this year.
