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Haywood County, an hour west of Asheville, welcomes scores of visitors to the festival each year.

Haywood County’s 2026 Ice Fest Weekend celebrates community & recovery

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Discover what’s in store for the 2026 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from local gems to an ice-themed schedule of events.
The traveler's guide to Durham, NC

Durham, NC: The traveler’s guide to Bull City

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Durham’s art, dining, outdoor, and sports scenes make it an all-weather city; it’s worthy of a visit any time of year.
On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers.

Maggie Valley elk gets help after becoming tangled in a toddler swing

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On November 28, Maggie Valley residents spotted an elk with a toddler’s swing stuck in its antlers. Today, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission went out to help—here’s what you need to know.
Budget-conscious North Carolinians know there’s no need to leave the Tar Heel State to embark on a holiday excursion full of natural wonders and unique cultural offerings.

5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina

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From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
Spraying herbicide from the nozzle to Para Grass weeds

Report: Pesticide banned in 70+ countries widely used in NC

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A new analysis showed the harmful life cycle from production to application of a widely used pesticide in North Carolina.