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Forest bathing & more: 6 places in North Carolina that help you reach a state of zen
These forest trails, lodges, and wellness retreats across North Carolina invite visitors to reach a state of zen.
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5 best public gardens in North Carolina
Check out these five immaculate public gardens in North Carolina. From Charlotte to Belmont, there are plenty of gardens to explore.
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A love letter to the working class, from Gwen Frisbie-Fulton
It started in the back seat of my family’s Jeep Cherokee, the one with the broken AC and vinyl seats that stuck to my thighs in the late summer heat. After school we would wait, all the doors flung open, for my dad to get off work. My mother reading in the front seat, her…
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Trump signs order to eliminate US Department of Education, raising questions for North Carolina public schools
With an executive order signed, President Trump’s move to dismantle the US Department of Education could strip North Carolina public schools of critical federal funding—raising questions on how the state will fill the gap.
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Beyond birth: The missing postpartum care putting North Carolina mothers at risk
While North Carolina has expanded Medicaid for postpartum care, gaps in maternal support persist. Entrepreneurs and lawmakers are stepping in to provide critical resources for new mothers who lack essential postpartum support.
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OPINION: Memo for ‘The White Lotus,’ there is no such thing as a Durham accent
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?
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9 North Carolina flower festivals in 2025
From BloomFest to Garden Jubilee, these nine flower festivals in North Carolina are sure to brighten up your 2025. Check them out here.
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‘You have cancer’: New Bern native hopes a local lawmaker’s plan will help more men survive ‘the Big C’
Rep. Rodney D. Pierce, a Democrat representing Halifax, Northampton, and Warren counties, has an idea for a statewide screening program to help men detect prostate cancer before it’s too late.
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Support these western North Carolina mountain towns for Spring Break 2025
These six Western North Carolina towns are ready to welcome visitors for spring break. Tourism dollars help support the recovery efforts throughout the region.
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Interested in dropping alcohol? Here are 7 THC-infused drinks made in North Carolina.
These hemp-derived drinks give a light buzz, but without alcohol or hangovers. Here’s a guide to the North Carolina THC-infused drinks you should try.
