These 9 North Carolina restaurants really commit to their themes
From book-centric cafes to biker bars, discover North Carolina’s best themed restaurants.
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East vs. West BBQ in North Carolina: Here’s the real difference between the two
In North Carolina, we have two main types of BBQ: Eastern-style and Western-style. Check out what each entails and where to get the best smoked bites.
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The real founding fathers of NC: 4 Indigenous tribes that came first
Several indigenous tribes have always inhabited present-day NC. Let's take a look at four of them.
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5 ways to save on back-to-school shopping in North Carolina
The average American is going to spend more than $800 this year on back-to-school shopping. Yikes. Here’s how to do it without breaking the bank in North Carolina.
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Video: ‘Charlotte Costs,’ a new series on NC’s economy and working families
'Charlotte Costs' is a new series on North Carolina’s economy and how it’s shaping life for working families.
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Video: Durham, North Carolina comes out to protest ICE presence in the city
On Thursday morning, hundreds of Durham residents came out to protest ICE activity in the city, after immigration agents were reported near the courthouse.
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Video: NC’s Senate race could be the most important election of 2026
NC's Senate race in 2026 is not just a normal election. It could decide who's in charge of the US Senate going forward, Republicans or Democrats.
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7 stunning North Carolina homes that were featured on HGTV
From a smart home in Raleigh to an oceanfront oasis in Oak Island, discover the spectacular North Carolina homes featured on HGTV.
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Video: Trump quietly changed ER care rules for pregnant women. Here’s what’s different.
Doctors and experts warn that new ER rules ordered by President Trump could endanger pregnant patients in medical emergencies.
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The 5 most affordable places to live in North Carolina in 2025
There are many beautiful places to live in North Carolina, but consider these options if you’re looking for a good community and better savings opportunities.
Take the (cold) plunge: 9 places to submerge around Charlotte
| November 5, 2025
CHARLOTTE | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | North Carolina | RECREATION | THINGS TO DO | WATER
Head to one of these nine Charlotte-area locations to discover the invigorating benefits of a cold plunge, the nation’s trendiest health hack.
How these two puddings became North Carolina’s unique Thanksgiving tradition
| November 1, 2025
Turkey and pumpkin pie are great, but NC has two unique additions to its Thanksgiving menu. Read on to learn about these festive state delicacies.
Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it
| October 31, 2025
Asheville | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | NC HISTORY | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA MEDIA | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | WNC | women's health
Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.
Concerns raised about treatment of pregnant women in ICE detention
| October 31, 2025
Donald Trump | EQUALITY | HEALTHCARE | ICE | IMMIGRATION | national politics | nc community | NC POLITICS | North Carolina | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | north carolina politics | politics
With federal immigration operations increasing in North Carolina this year, limited information has been shared about Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees who are pregnant and a nonprofit group helping women in crisis is working to change it.
Medicaid funding shortfall shutters statewide program helping moms and babies
| October 30, 2025
CHILDCARE | Community | DHHS | FAMILY | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | infant mortality | JOSH STEIN | Lead Story | Medicaid | NC GENERAL ASSEMBLY | NC POLITICS | North Carolina | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services | NORTH CAROLINA NEWS | north carolina politics | PARENTING | Perinatal Quality Collaborative of NC | politics
The Perinatal Quality Collaborative of NC has been credited with reducing C-section births, boosting breastfeeding and cutting infection rates in the tiniest babies.