1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (655+ words) Explore North Carolina's "basecamp to the Blue Ridge," a small town that offers local crafts, waterfall hikes, water sports, and unbeatable mountain views. Editor's Note: Spruce Pine is recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. Please check local reports…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (554+ words) But there's something inherently mysterious about the mountains, too, especially in North Carolina. Even if you didn't know about any notorious hidden legends in North Carolina, I bet you would still... I've always been drawn to the mountains. Those panoramic…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (469+ words) Nestled high in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Blowing Rock, North Carolina, is truly a town straight out of a storybook. Picture the kind of town where musicians randomly gather in the square for an impromptu performance, and you can stroll…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago   (559+ words) This North Carolina getaway near Raleigh offers antique shopping, public art, local cafes and historic streets that make for an easy day trip. While exploring North Carolina, you don't have to limit yourself to the state's cities and coast. The…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (819+ words) The days are heating up, and there’s nothing quite like spending the warm nights dancing to your favorite music. So, The News & Observer decided to create a list of artists scheduled to perform in the Triangle this concert season. Mark…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (902+ words) Downtown Raleigh offers a mix of vibrant arts, diverse dining, lively entertainment, walkable streets, unique shopping and community events - all in one compact area. Visitors can explore museums, enjoy local dining options, catch live performances and experience welcoming public spaces…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (645+ words) Gas prices keep climbing across North Carolina, including a recent stretch where prices jumped roughly 32 cents a gallon in just one week. So WRAL climate change reporter Liz McLaughlin (@thatreporter) and Raleigh creator Allison Reynolds (@raleighwanderlust) decided to ditch the…...

4+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (192+ words) North Carolina native and former Idol contestant Clay Aiken returns to the "American Idol" stage Monday night for the show's three-hour finale, 23 years after his unforgettable Season 2 run. Aiken is also celebrating another milestone: releasing his first new single in…...

4+ mon, 2+ day ago   (1754+ words) French food has a funny little habit of pretending it’s elegant while secretly trying to feed you for three business days. And across North Carolina, a handful of restaurants are doing exactly that, serving rich onion soups, buttery pastas, slow-cooked…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (290+ words) MT. OLIVE, N.C. (Amazing America) — Every spring, the town of Mount Olive, North Carolina, has a lively festival devoted entirely to one thing: pickles. The North Carolina Pickle Festival began in 1986 as a way to celebrate the town’s deep connection to…...