North Carolina

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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The NC Health Department will host a live talk on youth vaping on September 12. Here are the details.  The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) will hold a live fireside chat and tele-town hall on Thursday,…
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From its myriad fall festivals to its seasonal treats and stunning scenery, Black Mountain, North Carolina, is one place you need to visit this autumn. Nestled between the Blue Ridge Mountains and Lake Tomahawk, Black Mountain is one of…
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The NC Department of Health and Human Services expanded the NC Human Donor Milk Program, adding five depots statewide to enhance infant health. The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) has announced a…
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North Carolina students' mental health improved with increased physical activity, per the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.  Recent data from the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys (YRBS) reveals a positive trend in both mental…
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