COMMUNITY
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Where + How to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in North Carolina
Whether floating over the vistas of the Great Smoky Mountains or landing in a field full of azaleas, embarking on a hot air balloon adventure should be on every North Carolinian’s bucket list. Here’s what you need to know.
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We Scouted 25 Amazing Diners and Dives in North Carolina. You’re Welcome.
Each of these little North Carolina restaurants has a story, and a ton of goodwill in their community.
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15 mostly-free art galleries in NC where you can support local artists
On the hunt for great art or just want to view it? This list includes (mostly) free places to see local and regional artists’ work.
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16 NC trails that take you to something awesome
If you like a beer, a live concert, wildlife, or a culinary treat at the end of your hiking trail, we’ve got you covered.
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It’s the Year of the Trail in NC. Here Are 8 Trails To Get You Started.
The “Year of the Trail” is a two-birds-with-one-stone campaign and celebration of North Carolina’s “vast network of trails, greenways, and blueways.” Our list includes land and water trails.
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7 Books That Have Been Challenged or Banned in North Carolina
In the 2021-2022 school year, more than 1,600 books were banned from school libraries across the nation. Here are seven that were pulled or banned in North Carolina.
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4 Asheboro Restaurants To Visit With Your Friends
Not just a zoo town. Here are 4 local restaurants and cafes you have to visit in Asheboro, NC.
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Four powerful moments in NC’s Black history
It’s Black History Month in North Carolina, and many of our state’s most significant moments are still seriously overlooked.
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12 Best New Year’s Eve Fireworks Displays in North Carolina
From Raleigh’s Acorn Drop to High Country’s ski resort soirees, these are the best places across North Carolina to watch fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
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6 Hot Chocolate Recipes to Warm You Up (and 1 to Cool You Down)
It’s not just for kids. Hot chocolate is a indulgent classic, and an internationally unifying experience. In honor of that, we’ve put together a list of 7 recipes to bring it back to your list of treats!
