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Back to School Boost: Governor Cooper launches supply drive for NC classrooms
Governor Roy Cooper announced a statewide school supply drive. Here's how you can help. As the school year rapidly approaches, ensuring every child in North Carolina has the supplies they need is paramount. Recognizing this need, Governor…
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10 places to throw an adult birthday party in Charlotte
Who says birthday parties are just for kids? Celebrate your next milestone at one of these Charlotte area venues.
If you’re lucky, you’ve been celebrating your birthday since you were a little kid. Whether it was with a Carvel Ice Cream…
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Pickleball paradise: 16 top places to play in Asheville
Pickleball is a craze that’s sweeping the nation. Here’s where you can join in on the latest athletic trend in Asheville.
Unless you’ve been living under a rock — and that’s not out of the realm of possibilities if you call Asheville home…
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10 Notable Olympians from North Carolina (5 past + 5 present)
Check out the stories behind 10 Olympians from North Carolina: Five greats of years past and five who hope to make their mark at this year’s competition.
The Summer Olympics are a time when, even in a country as divided as we currently…
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Wisconsin Ballot Drop Boxes Return After Court Ruling
Article Summary - The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for the use of absentee-ballot drop boxes, reversing a decision made by conservatives when they controlled the court. The ruling came after liberals gained majority control…
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North Carolina’s 6 drive-in movie theaters make for dreamy summer nights
North Carolina is home to six drive-in movie theaters. Learn about each one, then get ready for a 1950s-style date night.
In the early 2000s, my husband and I went on a mission to visit as many of the local drive-in movie theaters in North…
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9 North Carolina ice cream shops serving unforgettable flavors
Break out from the chocolate and vanilla to cool off in style this summer. Here are nine ice cream shops in Carolina that offer funky flavors.
Here in North Carolina, we’ve already seen one “heat dome” affect the weather forecast this…
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Shark Week 2024: 5 best places to experience sharks in North Carolina
From touch tanks to diving expeditions, here are five places to celebrate Shark Week in North Carolina.
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, Shark Week 2024 is almost here!
For those who are unfamiliar, Shark Week…
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Two Distinctly Different Biden Appearances
Article Summary - The article discusses two distinct versions of Joe Biden on display during the 2020 presidential campaign: one appeared hesitant and burdened during a debate, causing concern among Democrats, while the other showed…
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15 fun facts about North Carolina-born Krispy Kreme
We dare you not to drool while reading these 15 facts about Krispy Kreme, including its beginnings in North Carolina. Krispy Kreme, the iconic doughnut purveyor with roots in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been sweetening the lives of…
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