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The Carolinas, including two chefs from NC, are featured in “Top Chef” Season 23.

‘Top Chef’ comes to North Carolina for Season 23

by Vanessa Infanzon

| March 9, 2026

Asheville | CHARLOTTE | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | DURHAM | EAT LOCAL | ENTERTAINMENT | food | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NC BARBECUE | NEWSMAKERS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO
The Carolinas, including two chefs from NC, are featured in “Top Chef” Season 23.
A North Carolina farm with a troubled history is once again being accused of polluting nearby waterways.

Former NC hog-feeding operation pollutes nearby waterways – again

by Public News Service

| February 19, 2026

ANIMALS | Community | environment | FARMING | HEALTH | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | NEWSMAKERS | North Carolina | North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | OUTDOORS | pollution | WATER | water pollution | Wayne County
A North Carolina farm with a troubled history is once again being accused of polluting nearby waterways.
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.

Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors

by Vanessa Infanzon

| January 26, 2026

Affordability | Community | FAMILY | HARDGATE | Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | NEWSMAKERS | North Carolina
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.
Charlotte has fully embraced the growing mocktail trend, and there are plenty of bars and restaurants in the Queen City that are stirring up delicious alcohol-free alternatives.

Dry January: The top 17 mocktail spots in Charlotte

by Britteny Dee

| January 7, 2026

CHARLOTTE | CULTURE | DINING IN NC | EAT LOCAL | food | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NC BEER | nc community | NEWSMAKERS | NIGHTLIFE | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO
From alcohol-free twists on classic cocktails to innovative, zero-proof drinks starring specialty ingredients, discover the best mocktails in Charlotte.
While it may be chilly outside, there’s nothing that will warm you up quicker than looking back on some feel-good stories that happened throughout the year as you sip on that creamy hot chocolate and sit next to a crackling fireplace.

North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025

by Karishma Desai

| December 23, 2025

Affordability | ANIMALS | Chapel Hill | Community | CULTURE | food | groceries | HARDGATE | Hurricane Helene | LITERATURE | NEWSMAKERS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | PETS | RECREATION | SMALL BUSINESS | SNAP | WNC
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.