Roanoke’s city vibe jives well with the nature outings found minutes away from downtown.
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We spoke to Gary Pigg, a Cabarrus County resident who delivered more than 220 campers to residents after Tropical Storm Helene. Last September, David Keister escaped his Western North Carolina home in Green Mountain 10 minutes before the…
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These forest trails, lodges, and wellness retreats across North Carolina invite visitors to reach a state of zen. Twelve people walked silently on a wooded trail at Juneberry Ridge, a farm in a rural town about an hour east of Charlotte.…
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Celebrate any occasion at afternoon tea with elegant three-tiered trays filled with dainty cucumber sandwiches, colorful macarons, and scrumptious scones. When Queen Charlotte in the Netflix series “Bridgerton” sits for afternoon tea, it’s…
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These six Western North Carolina towns are ready to welcome visitors for spring break. Tourism dollars help support the recovery efforts throughout the region. Although beach and spring break are usually spoken in the same breath, Western…
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The community within Marshall, a small town in Western North Carolina, stands together as they rebuild their businesses and homes.  On the morning of September 27, 2024, after Tropical Storm Helene struck Western North Carolina, Josh Copus…
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With Valentine’s Day approaching, many of us are thinking about love and relationships. These North Carolina couples offer insight into keeping the spark alive. My husband Ryan and I met at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. We…
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This guide to six ski resorts will help you choose where to go skiing in North Carolina before the season ends. 
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Discover what's in store for the 2025 Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend, from the schedule of events to nearby local gems.  Three years ago, Maggie Valley in Haywood County hosted its first ice festival, drawing visitors from across the…
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A search for the perfect holiday gift ends with these 15 businesses and makers in western North Carolina and beyond. As the holidays approach, those who thrive on giving gifts are excited to finish shopping. For folks like me—i.e., those…
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