North Carolina
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Climb aboard: 8 rails to trails hikes in North Carolina
The Great Trails State has converted old railroad lines into hiking trails. Learn about eight of them before trying one for yourself.
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Follow our mural trail to celebrate Charlotte’s best street art
Take our tour of the best murals in Charlotte to see profound, large-scale public art for free any day of the week.
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Governor Cooper takes on Disney & DirecTV on behalf of NC Sports Fans
In a bid to help North Carolina sports fans, Governor Cooper penned a letter to Disney and DirecTV.
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How to help NC students quit vaping: Join the upcoming tele-town hall
The NC Health Department will host a live talk on youth vaping on September 12. Here are the details.
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Why Black Mountain is the best small town in NC to spend a fall day in
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.
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North Carolina expands human donor milk program with 5 new depots
The NC Department of Health and Human Services expanded the NC Human Donor Milk Program, adding five depots statewide to enhance infant health.
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The reason North Carolina students’ mental health is finally on the rise
North Carolina students’ mental health improved with increased physical activity, per the 2023 NC Youth Risk Behavior Surveys.
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LETRS program proves successful as NC outshines national averages in K-3 literacy
North Carolina’s K-3 students outperformed the national average in literacy assessments for the third consecutive year, thanks to the LETRS program.
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The 7 ‘durable skills’ you need to land a job in North Carolina
The NC Commerce and Education Departments recently released their findings on which “durable skills” are in highest demand.
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The strangest town names in North Carolina (& the stories behind them)
From Big Lick to Whynot, we’re crossing North Carolina to learn about its wackiest town names and the stories behind them.