5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina
From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
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7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
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Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast
Coastal erosion off the coast of NC has been exacerbated by climate change, researchers say, leaving local communities like Carolina Beach to take on major beach nourishment projects.Â
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Why one North Carolina island speaks a centuries-old English dialect
On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken. Discover the history of this ancient dialect and its uncertain future.
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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.
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8 reasons why fall is the best time to visit the Outer Banks
Visiting the Outer Banks in fall couldn’t be a wiser decision, and you can make the perfect itinerary for your trip if you check out these eight reasons why.
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7 classic roadside diners in North Carolina that are worth a detour
Hearty, mouth-watering food and an authentic atmosphere make these classic diners in North Carolina worth visiting—no matter how far you have to drive.Â
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Corolla’s wild horses weather Hurricane Erin using a centuries’ old trick
As Hurricane Erin moves by North Carolina, Corolla's wild horses weathered the storm thanks to a natural trick they’ve been using for centuries.
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Hurricane Erin’s massive waves threaten to isolate North Carolina’s Outer Banks
Officials have ordered evacuations of Hatteras and Ocracoke islands even without a hurricane warning because that tiny ribbon of highway called N.C. 12 will likely be torn up and washed out in several places, isolating villages for days or weeks.
5 affordable holiday trips in North Carolina
| November 26, 2025
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From skiing excursions to action-packed days at the shore, affordable holiday getaways are possible across North Carolina.
7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season
| November 26, 2025
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This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
Carolina Beach nourishment project set to begin in an effort to protect the coast
| November 13, 2025
Coastal erosion off the coast of NC has been exacerbated by climate change, researchers say, leaving local communities like Carolina Beach to take on major beach nourishment projects.Â
Why one North Carolina island speaks a centuries-old English dialect
| October 16, 2025
Community | CULTURE | EDUCATION | FAMILY | HARDGATE | History | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | North Carolina | OUTDOORS | outer banks | RECREATION | WATER
On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken. Discover the history of this ancient dialect and its uncertain future.
The biggest celebrities who vacation in North Carolina
| October 10, 2025
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From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation.