North Carolina
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Holiday gift guide: This year, support local businesses in WNC & beyond
A search for the perfect holiday gift ends with these 15 businesses and makers in western North Carolina and beyond.
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These 10 Small NC towns become Real-Life Winter Wonderlands
Discover North Carolina’s most charming winter destinations, from mountain ski towns to coastal celebrations.
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New documentary highlights urgent childcare challenges in NC
Local leaders gathered in Raleigh for the premiere of “Take Care,” a documentary on NC’s pressing childcare crisis.
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30 Holiday Events Across North Carolina’s Piedmont in 2024
Check out 30 of the coolest holiday events happening across the North Carolina Piedmont this winter.
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The Top 8 TV Shows Set in North Carolina
Discover which beloved TV series put North Carolina on the map, from small-town charm to coastal drama, in this data-driven ranking of top shows.
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Get your Thanksgiving turkeys at these 9 Western NC farms
These nine farms in western North Carolina offer pasture-raised turkeys ready for Thanksgiving.
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20 North Carolina spots from Nicholas Sparks books & movies
Nicholas Sparks has sprinkled North Carolina’s magic in nearly everything he’s ever written, and you can experience it firsthand by visiting these famous spots.
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11 NC chefs dish out advice & inspiration for holiday meals
Need inspiration for your holiday meals? We asked 11 North Carolina chefs to share their go-to dishes and traditions for this celebratory season.
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5 exotic pets you won’t believe are legal in North Carolina
North Carolina is one of few remaining states with no laws against owning exotic animals, but that doesn’t make it a good idea.
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9 places to mine your own gemstones in North Carolina
North Carolina’s rich gemstone deposits make it home to many places where you can mine your own gemstones. Here are the top spots to go digging for treasures.