Newsmakers
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Loch Norman Highland Games in April bring Scottish competition to the Carolinas
Celebrate Scottish culture with dance, food, music, and ancient strength events featuring 56-pound stones and 22-pound hammers at the Loch Norman Highland Games.
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NC invests $26M to expand high-speed internet into additional rural areas by 2026
Thousands more rural North Carolinians will receive access to high-speed internet by the end of 2026, following a nearly $26 million state investment announced Monday.
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‘Top Chef’ comes to North Carolina for Season 23
The Carolinas, including two chefs from NC, are featured in “Top Chef” Season 23.
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Former NC hog-feeding operation pollutes nearby waterways – again
A North Carolina farm with a troubled history is once again being accused of polluting nearby waterways.
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Room in the Inn: 30 years of shelter for Charlotte’s unhoused neighbors
Every December through March, faith-based organizations and colleges in Charlotte open doors for Room In The Inn.
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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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North Carolina’s most heartwarming stories of 2025
Read this year’s top tales of do-gooders, good feelings, and other heartwarming stories from NC.
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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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Proposed NC voting map would decrease Black representation
North Carolinians are speaking up as state Republicans rush to change the congressional voting map and improve their chances in the midterms next year.
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The biggest celebrities who vacation in North Carolina
From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation.
