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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

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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.
If you haven’t had much faith in humanity recently, the good news is that there have been plenty of ordinary North Carolinians who have performed extraordinary acts of kindness this year.

6 ‘good Samaritan’ acts in NC done by regular people

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Read six heartwarming stories of "good Samaritans" doing kind deeds in NC. 
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

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Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
The traveler's guide to Durham, NC

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

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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.
The Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary, N.C.

North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals

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Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.