North Carolina

The NCDHHS has issued critical water safety guidelines for Western NC following Hurricane Helene. Learn how to identify safe water sources and prevent waterborne illnesses. In the wake of Hurricane…
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North Carolina's universities shine in national rankings, with Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, and Wake Forest in the top 50. Discover the state's academic excellence.
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The recent indictment of an infamous nationwide cult with ties to North Carolina got us thinking, which contemporary cults—alleged or otherwise—have operated in the Tar Heel State in recent years?  On Sept. 18, six leaders of a…
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From hurricanes to tornadoes to never-ending rainstorms, these natural disasters in North Carolina have had the highest human cost.  The coastal parts of southeastern North Carolina had a rough end to the 2024 summer. Twice in two weeks,…
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Calling all broken hearts in Raleigh: Here are six activities that will help you get over your breakup.  Heartbreak is the worst — but it happens to everyone. Whether you were the one to end your relationship or you're recovering from…
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At North Carolina's dark sky sites, you can step out of the light and into the darkness for a sky full of stars. Sometimes, we all need to spend some time outside of the spotlight — and the sunlight.  With daylight savings time coming…
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The NC Department of Health and Human Services invites media to tour Raleigh's FIT Wellness clinic on Sept. 17, highlighting expanded behavioral health services for justice-involved individuals. In a groundbreaking move to address the…
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The Great Trails State has converted old railroad lines into hiking trails. Learn about eight of them before trying one for yourself.  In the 1960s, the first rail-to-trail, the Elroy-Sparta State Trail in Wisconsin, was created. Since…
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Take our tour of the best murals in Charlotte to see profound, large-scale public art for free any day of the week. On a Sunday evening in late July, more than a dozen artists and friends hung around an empty lot on South Brevard Street in…
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In a bid to help North Carolina sports fans, Governor Cooper penned a letter to Disney and DirecTV.  Governor Roy Cooper has urged the Walt Disney Company and DirecTV to resolve their ongoing dispute to restore broadcast services for…
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