State History
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein announces $25K reward for unsolved 2013 murder
North Carolina has a renewed interest in solving the mysterious death of 52-year-old Nancy Grubert-Harvey in 2013.
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Ghost Ship of the Outer Banks: What really happened to the Carroll A. Deering?
When a ship’s crew disappears without a trace, countless explanations are bound to emerge. But what really happened to the crew of the Carroll A. Deering?
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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.
