Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals
Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
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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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North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
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New data show Wilmington is one of the fastest-growing cities in NC
NC recorded the fourth largest population growth in the United States, and the Port City of Wilmington was among the fastest growing in the state.
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18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina
From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.
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NC residents and coastline both test positive for toxic forever chemicals
Forever chemicals, known as PFAS, have been found in North Carolina residents, as well as the state’s sea foam. Here’s everything you need to know.
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6 fancy NC hotels ready to treat you this holiday season
Let someone else play Santa this year; break from tradition and celebrate the holidays at one of these fancy North Carolina accommodations.
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Cue Paula Cole: The “Dawson’s Creek” house in North Carolina can finally be yours
The "Dawson's Creek" house in Wilmington, North Carolina is up for sale for the first time. Here are all the details.
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How NC’s Howe family, descended from an enslaved man, helped give Wilmington its distinctive look
North Carolina's Howe family goes back to an enslaved man who was forced to work construction projects. His descendants have helped build some of Wilmington's most distinctive buildings.
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12 most haunted cemeteries in North Carolina
With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.
Get a sneak peek of NC’s best spring & summer festivals
| January 15, 2026
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Mark your calendars for these can’t-miss spring and summer 2026 festivals in North Carolina.
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.
North Carolina’s 9 most magical winter festivals
| November 19, 2025
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Nights are brighter and filled with cheer at these family-friendly winter festivals held across North Carolina.
New data show Wilmington is one of the fastest-growing cities in NC
| November 7, 2025
NC recorded the fourth largest population growth in the United States, and the Port City of Wilmington was among the fastest growing in the state.
18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina
| November 6, 2025
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From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.