State History
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Duck Donuts: 10 facts about North Carolina’s tasty triumph
Discover how Duck Donuts turned a vacation craving into a nationwide favorite right here in North Carolina.
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The Triangle Guide: The best museums in Raleigh and Durham
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Triangle museums. Here’s what they said.
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NC’s Country Doctor Museum: Preserving the legacy of rural health care
Bloodsucking leeches, coffin-shaped tablets and a mechanical “lung” are among the more than 5,000 items on display at The Country Doctor Museum in Nash County.
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15 fun facts about North Carolina-born Krispy Kreme
We dare you not to drool while reading these 15 facts about Krispy Kreme, including its beginnings in North Carolina.
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Op-Ed: Why the freedom to join a union is the freedom I’m celebrating this Fourth of July
A longtime advocate for North Carolina workers on why the fight for labor rights is as American as apple pie.
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America’s ‘Second Independence Day’: 11 Juneteenth celebrations in NC
Juneteenth is a day of joy and celebration because it recognizes an important moment in the fight to end slavery in America. There are numerous Juneteenth celebrations in NC to honor it. It took 900 days for President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation to be enforced in Texas. That’s because, as the historian Ed Cotham explains,…
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The real history of Memorial Day (plus 9 ways to celebrate it in NC)
The history of Memorial Day might have begun in the Carolinas. Celebrate it with one of these 9 events from the NC mountains to the coast.
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Bigfoot & the Beast of Bladenboro: A look into North Carolina’s legendary creatures
From the Bigfoot of the Uwharrie to the Beast of Bladenboro, North Carolina has more than its share of legendary creatures.
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Here’s your guide to free things to do in North Carolina
Let’s dive into the best free things to do in North Carolina, from Raleigh’s historic sites to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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The 5 most believable UFO sightings ever reported in North Carolina
An exploration of the most credible UFO sightings to be reported across the Tar Heel State over the years.
