Culture
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This ‘totally underrated’ Wilmington-shot movie is now a cult classic
“Empire Records” flopped at the box office, but it’s soared with film-lovers in the 31 years since its release. But did you know it was filmed in Wilmington? Here’s where.
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North Carolina is the nation’s top producer of these two things
North Carolina produces two crops at greater volume than any other US state—learn what they are and their history in NC.
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Here’s which western NC towns landed among 6 most ‘idyllic small towns’ in NC
A new list of six “idyllic small towns” in North Carolina included several in the state’s western region. Here’s what to know about them.
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Street newspaper lets Asheville homeless people tell their stories
A groundbreaking street newspaper is made and distributed by Asheville homeless people and other folks experiencing deep poverty. This is the story of The Intersection.
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Buddhist monks’ ‘Walk for Peace’ arrives in Washington
The Buddhist monks have become fixtures on social media, along with their rescue dog Aloka, as they traveled to Washington, DC. Their trek included multiple stops in North Carolina.
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New J. Cole album is packed with Fayetteville references
The Grammy-winning rapper—and Fayetteville native—J. Cole has returned with a new album. It’s loaded with local references.
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How does the Outer Banks look today? Check these live pier cams
Curious how the Outer Banks looks after the recent nor’easter? Check out these live pier cameras along the coast to see the surf, tides and weather in real time.
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How ‘chasing the incentive’ could fix Wilmington’s film industry woes
Film industry leaders in Wilmington say that federal incentives could lure movie productions back to U.S. soil, and make NC’s Port City into a Hollywood destination again.
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You searched it again. We’ve got the answer: Zodiac signs, explained
From “how can I know my zodiac sign” to “sun, moon, and rising meaning,” North Carolinians are searching astrology questions daily. Here’s a clear, no-nonsense guide to what zodiac signs are, and how to find yours.
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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.
