LOCAL CULTURE

From racing for cake to streaking and screaming to blow off steam during finals, discover the bizarre traditions of North Carolina colleges. 

From a smart home in Raleigh to an oceanfront oasis in Oak Island, discover the spectacular North Carolina homes featured on HGTV.

Heading into the summer season, large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s winding path through the mountains of Western North Carolina remain closed for Tropical Storm Helene-related repairs.

Paddy Mountain Park opens in West Jefferson! Discover North Carolina’s newest outdoor destination born from community collaboration and conservation efforts.

Following a national trend, state lawmakers are looking to remove artificial dyes in favor of natural food coloring. Here’s what that means for Cheerwine.

Hunting has long been valuable in North Carolina’s culture. Here’s what and when you can hunt during the 2025 hunting seasons, plus how to get a license. 

North Carolina has been home to many celebrities over the years. Here are 10 celebs who own, or have owned, homes in the state.

Your zodiac sign can teach you so many different things about yourself, including where you should live in North Carolina. Here are the best locations to try.

People are all up in arms about the North Carolina accents from the latest season of “The White Lotus.” So where exactly did they come from?

Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.