The Triangle Guide: The best museums in Raleigh and Durham
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Triangle museums. Here's what they said.
Jul
2024
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NC HISTORY
Jul
2024
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NC’s Country Doctor Museum: Preserving the legacy of rural health care
Bloodsucking leeches, coffin-shaped tablets and a mechanical “lung” are among the more than 5,000 items on display at The Country Doctor Museum in Nash County.
Jul
2024
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15 fun facts about North Carolina-born Krispy Kreme
We dare you not to drool while reading these 15 facts about Krispy Kreme, including its beginnings in North Carolina.
Jul
2024
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Op-Ed: Why the freedom to join a union is the freedom I’m celebrating this Fourth of July
A longtime advocate for North Carolina workers on why the fight for labor rights is as American as apple pie.
Jun
2024
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America’s ‘Second Independence Day’: 11 Juneteenth celebrations in NC
Juneteenth is a day of joy and celebration because it recognizes an important moment in the fight to end slavery in America. There are numerous Juneteenth celebrations in NC to honor it. It took 900 days for President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to...
May
2024
24
The real history of Memorial Day (plus 9 ways to celebrate it in NC)
The history of Memorial Day might have begun in the Carolinas. Celebrate it with one of these 9 events from the NC mountains to the coast.
May
2024
17
Bigfoot & the Beast of Bladenboro: A look into North Carolina’s legendary creatures
From the Bigfoot of the Uwharrie to the Beast of Bladenboro, North Carolina has more than its share of legendary creatures.
Apr
2024
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Here’s your guide to free things to do in North Carolina
Let's dive into the best free things to do in North Carolina, from Raleigh's historic sites to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Apr
2024
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The 5 most believable UFO sightings ever reported in North Carolina
An exploration of the most credible UFO sightings to be reported across the Tar Heel State over the years.
Mar
2024
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VIDEO: Why It’s So Important To Know Your History
Becky Pringle, the president of the National Education Association, on how her upbringing— her father was a history teacher—helped her understand how the past is still impacting Americans today.
Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it
| October 31, 2025
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Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.
How NC’s Howe family, descended from an enslaved man, helped give Wilmington its distinctive look
| October 8, 2025
North Carolina's Howe family goes back to an enslaved man who was forced to work construction projects. His descendants have helped build some of Wilmington's most distinctive buildings.
12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
| September 29, 2025
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With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.
When did Fayetteville become so cool? Your guide to the up-and-coming city
| September 16, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Fayetteville | GOOD NEWS IN NORTH CAROLINA | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | Music | NC BEER | nc community | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | PETS | RECREATION | SMALL BUSINESS | THINGS TO DO | WATER
Fayetteville elevates its destination status with a charming downtown, locally owned restaurants, and shops.
Birth of NC red wolf litters shows ‘incredible’ species recovery success
| August 30, 2025
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This year has been a banner year for red wolf recovery in North Carolina, despite shifts at the federal level.