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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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Want to see frozen waterfalls in North Carolina? Try these 8 gorgeous winter hikes
Winter is a magical time to go chasing waterfalls in North Carolina.
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On 40th anniversary of the Dean Smith Center, UNC players share memories
Former UNC-Chapel Hill basketball players and coaches share their memories of the opening of the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill.
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Dambo trolls give NC Arboretum in Asheville ‘unprecedented’ boost
The NC Arboretum says that more than 100,000 visitors have come to the Asheville site to get a glimpse of the world-famous Dambo trolls. Here’s how to find them.
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Opinion: Martin Luther King Jr. and the blood that fueled a movement
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a look at King and other “forgotten” martyrs of the Civil Rights Movement.
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3 things happening in NC: The Polar Bear Plunge in Blowing Rock
A group of brave swimmers take the Polar Bear Plunge at Chetola Lake in Blowing Rock, part of this week’s slate of statewide events.
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Verizon offers payments following outage. How NC users can get one
Verizon customers are eligible for a payment from the carrier following a seven-hour outage that affected much of the U.S., including parts of North Carolina.
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Good News Friday: The Buddhist monks reunited with their dog, Aloka, in NC
In North Carolina, the Buddhist monks reunited with their beloved dog, Aloka. Meanwhile, a pop star helps preserve the tree canopy in Charlotte and the NC Museum of Art prepares for an exciting 2026
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Black workers disproportionately displaced by AI as tech grows
Experts say AI will disproportionately impact Black and brown workers through displacement and the environmental burden of data centers, which are more likely to be located in marginalized communities.
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How Trump’s rollbacks to the Endangered Species Act could impact NC
The Trump administration wants to roll back the Endangered Species Act, a law that experts say has been key to preserving animals like the bald eagle and the red wolf.
