Things To Do
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Wilmington movie ‘Maximum Overdrive’ celebrates 40 years of being ‘so bad it’s good’
Now, 40 years after its release, “Maximum Overdrive” is back in Wilmington, where it was shot, for a series of anniversary screenings Aug. 28-30 at historic Thalian Hall.
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7 under-the-radar NC restaurants for a summertime meal you won’t forget
Enjoy a memorable bite to eat this summer at seven of my favorite hidden gem NC restaurants.
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3 things happening in NC: The legislature’s back. Will they override veto on ‘Freedom to Carry’ gun bill?
NC’s Freedom to Carry bill opens the state’s gun laws real wide. Plus, the NC Watermelon Festival and Charlotte hosts the MLS All-Star Game.
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List ranks the ‘coolest NC towns.’ Most are in western NC
A new list ranked the “coolest NC towns,” combining cooler summer temperatures and good vacation options. Five of the towns are in western NC.
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3 things happening in NC: The 100-mile yard sale on US Highway 21 returns this week
A bargain hunter’s dream come true returns this week with the 100 mile yard sale
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In the woods near Wilmington lies Walker World, a place where the party never ends
The schedule at Walker World? Yoga on the pontoon boat by the river on Tuesdays. Ping pong tournaments Thursdays. Bonfires most nights, and “beer every day with a ‘y’.”
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12 last-minute day trips in North Carolina to make before school starts
From natural wonders and animal encounters to historic relics and games galore, these 12 last-minute day trips in North Carolina are fun for the whole family.
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Good News Friday: Etsy is sending cash to local artists in NC, including Cherokee artists
The online market Etsy is investing millions in “craft hubs” like the Asheville area. Plus, an homage to NC’s civil rights icons.
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The biggest meteor shower of the year is here. Here’s how to watch Perseid in NC
One of the world’s favorite meteor showers is returning for the year, and viewing conditions are expected to be perfect in North Carolina, weather allowing.
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This Wilmington hot dog spot was named among the best in the US
Frontier Food to Go has been a Wilmington favorite for 60 years. Now, it’s earned recognition from USA TODAY for having some of the best hot dogs in the country.
