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10 ways to celebrate the Summer Solstice across North Carolina
From yoga and dance parties to sustainable fashion shows, here is how North Carolinians across the state are marking the midsummer.
We’re not sure how it happened, but we are fast approaching the midway point of the year. While that…
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NC High School students design apps to solve real-world problems
Governor Roy Cooper recently announced the winners of the Fifth Annual Ready, Set, App! Competition. This event saw eight teams of high school students from North Carolina pitch their original app designs to a panel of tech industry…
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North Carolina’s free meal programs keep kids nourished all summer long
Over 900,000 students in North Carolina benefit from nutrition-packed meals and snacks provided during the school year through programs like school breakfast, school lunch, and after-school snack programs. These resources continue during…
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Food Lion: 8 fun facts about the famous supermarket chain
From Food Town to Bloom and back, Food Lion’s history is marked with plenty of twists and turns.
With around 1,100 locations spread across 10 states — with about half of those located in North Carolina — chances are you’re familiar with…
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As fake insurance agents make their way across NC, here’s what to look out for
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner warns of scammers posing as insurance agents.North Carolina's Insurance Commissioner, Mike Causey, has issued a warning to residents of the state about door-to-door salespeople posing as agents from the…
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Explore the 9 Cheesemakers of the WNC Cheese Trail
From Black Mountain to Vale, these are the folks to visit to complete western North Carolina’s cheesiest tour.
Western North Carolina is known for a few things: the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Christmas trees, and the Tweetsie Railroad…
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Hike through history this National Trails Day at Ridge’s Mountain Nature Preserve
In honor of National Trails Day on June 1, the North Carolina Zoo is inviting visitors to explore the beautiful Ridge's Mountain.Locals are invited to head to the trailhead (located at Asheboro at 504 Summit Court), where zoo staff will be…
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Your North Carolina summer safety guide: Swimming, grilling, & heat
The North Carolina Health Department advises residents to take specific safety measures for summer activities.As summer draws near, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is stressing the importance of safety…
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Discovering North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, from A to Z
From Atlantic Beach to zinc oxide, here are 26 ways for you to enjoy the hidden gem of the southern Outer Banks
What comes to mind when you think about the Outer Banks? Names like Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, and Kill Devil Hills? The wild horses…
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Noncitizen Voting Central to 2024 GOP Strategy
Article Summary - The Republican party is escalating discussion around the issue of illegal immigrants voting in the U.S., calling for legislation to protect voting integrity amidst what they describe as "unprecedented levels of illegal…
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