North Carolina

Charlotte resident Cathy Pickens is the author of the Blue Ridge Mountain Mysteries, formerly the Southern Fried Series and Carolinas True Crime Stories. Her foray into true crime has led her to believe that North Carolina has more serial…
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Dinner and a movie is a classic date night combination, but after a while, it can become a bit boring. If you want to wow someone on a first date or treat your significant other to an extra special night out, you’ll have to get creative and…
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Gov. Cooper honored NASA astronaut and North Carolina native Christina Koch while highlighting the state’s strong public schools.At a recent event, North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper, recognized NASA astronaut and North Carolina native…
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These 10 North Carolinians snatched up their 15 minutes of fame on reality TV, and some have taken it to greater heights. When the sixth season of "Love Is Blind" premiered in February, the Queen City found itself in the spotlight. The show…
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“Be gay, do crime” is a popular lighthearted meme online, but for our local North Carolinians, there might be a better way to get in on some good ol’ communal fun: heading to your local LGBTQ-centered clubs and hotspots. Bars and clubs…
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Transform your yard or garden into a hummingbird’s paradise with these do’s and don’ts. Across the Tar Heel State, springtime marks the arrival of one special visitor whose movements are so quick, you’ll need to keep your eyes peeled to…
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The 32nd annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition is set for April 28.The 32nd annual North Carolina Paramedic Competition will take place on Sunday, April 28 at the Joseph S. Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. Six teams across the…
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Husband and wife team Mark and Sue Bayliff opened Fill-More, a refillery shop in downtown Burnsville, in 2018. Refilleries like Fill-More have popped up around the state to help consumers reduce the waste from plastic bottles holding…
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Read about five alien encounters that may forever remain unexplained. When you think of the most common places where you might hear a UFO sighting reported, what comes to mind? Area 51? The vast plains of the Midwest? Anywhere with a…
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Math teacher Heather Smith from Haywood County Schools has been announced as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year for 2024. The announcement was made at a ceremony at the Umstead Hotel in Cary, where Smith and eight other regional…
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