The Grammy-winning, Greensboro-born musician was re-introduced to a wider audience in Beyonce’s new country song. But her two decades of recorded output show her to have played a big part in expanding our view of roots and traditional music.
Gas stations aren’t just gas stations in many rural, Southern communities. They’re also restaurants and community gathering places. A new book takes you on a tour of the best ones out there.
It’s called “Texas Hold ‘Em” but NC leaves a lasting impression on Beyonce's new country song. This, and other uplifting NC news, in today's "Good News Friday."
You might not know him, but your kid's teacher does. Here's how a public education champion survived a decade of Republican budget cuts and a major health scare.
Six years ago this week, a gunman killed 17 students and staff in a Florida high school. A NC teen writes on what it's like growing up in the shadow of that.
Charlotte is home to talented Black artists of all mediums, from rappers and spoken-word performers to comedians and live theatre performers.
Five notable billionaires reside in NC's Research Triangle Park, an area that includes Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh. Do you know them and what they do?
Our weekly roundup of good news from NC is bound for outer space. Plus: The NC connection behind this week’s viral feelgood moment at the Grammys.
Yes, baby owls are cute. Plus: NC is loaded down with great options with foodies. This, and other good news, in today's edition of "Good News Friday."
It's a leap year so Black History Month is a day longer this year. Here's our guide for how to celebrate it across the state.
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