LOCAL CULTURE

From actors and rock stars to presidents and British royalty, discover the biggest celebrities who have visited North Carolina on vacation.

Helene hit Ashevile especially hard last year, but a new list from Readers Digest named the western NC city the “nicest place in America.”

With spooky statues, ghostly figures, and inexplicable noises, these cemeteries in North Carolina give off eerie vibes sure to spook even the bravest visitors.

A new list from Niche ranks the best places to live in North Carolina. Western NC was slighted, but the Triangle is well-represented. Check it out. 

These North Carolina towns look like fairy tales with their charming allure and whimsical scenery. Check out these stunning options for your next road trip.

Robert Redford, who died Tuesday, had ties to North Carolina, including two films created in the state and a history of environmental activism.

Fayetteville elevates its destination status with a charming downtown, locally owned restaurants, and shops.

Panthers wide receiver Xavier Legette shared his taste for exotic foods recently, when he brought actual raccoon meat into the locker room. Now Bank of America is serving a sandwich inspired by him.

The latest economic impact study on the North Carolina Apple Festival in Hendersonville found that it contributed nearly $12.5 million to the local economy.

This week’s Good News Friday features the internationally-traveled Thomas Dambo trolls, the return of the NC Apple Festival, and more.