LOCAL CULTURE
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NC town to return historic cultural site to the Cherokee
The town of Franklin, NC, took the steps this week to return a crucial cultural site to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Here’s what to know.
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NC ski industry hopes for snow to power Helene comeback
Helene was devastating for tourism for the western NC ski industry. Locals are hoping for big snow in 2026 to help make a comeback.
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Which NC cities are best to retire in? Here’s how they rank
A new WalletHub listing takes a look at the top 182 US cities to retire in. NC cities didn’t fare too well.
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Meet the NC turkeys pardoned this Thanksgiving
Every Thanksgiving since 1989, leaders in America have offered a reprieve to a few lucky gobblers. Here are the NC turkeys pardoned this year.
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North Carolina’s top choose-and-cut Christmas tree farms
Head to the best Christmas tree farms in North Carolina for a memorable holiday adventure.
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Hungover in Raleigh? Try these 10 cures, from food to IV treatments
With Raleigh’s top hangover remedies, a fun night out doesn’t have to ruin your day. Discover the best hangover cures in town.
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18 Guinness World Records held by North Carolina
From giant cookies to a llama that’s almost 30 years old, discover the unique things that put North Carolina in the Guinness World Records.
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Asheville is the most haunted city in North Carolina, & these 3 places prove it
Asheville has a uniquely haunted history. Here are three sites that prove it’s the spookiest city in NC.
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Why one North Carolina island speaks a centuries-old English dialect
On NC’s Ocracoke Island, a unique form of English called Hoi Toider is still spoken. Discover the history of this ancient dialect and its uncertain future.
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Cue Paula Cole: The “Dawson’s Creek” house in North Carolina can finally be yours
The “Dawson’s Creek” house in Wilmington, North Carolina is up for sale for the first time. Here are all the details.
