What seasonal, comforting, made-in North Carolina fare is on the calendar this week? It's a movie — specifically, USS Christmas, which was filmed here in North Carolina.
April 13, 2021
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4 Volunteer Opportunities Near the Triangle This Thanksgiving
There are still many other ways to volunteer your time or help fill the needs of local families. What should you know?
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North Carolina Podcasts You Should Be Listening To
Many continue to work from home, and some desperately need a break from the news. Even your Spotify playlists may be getting dull at this point. Luckily, there are a lot of amazing North Carolina podcasts you should be listening to. We've put together a short list of our favorites for you.
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It’s Not Too Late: 3 Easy Fall Garden Projects to Do Before Thanksgiving
Here are three easy fall garden projects you can do before Thanksgiving.
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8 Eco-Friendly Uses For All Those Halloween Pumpkins
So, the candy’s been sorted, the costumes are packed away and you’ve mentally moved onto Thanksgiving. But before you get to the turkey, there is one more thing to do. Deal with all those Halloween pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns sitting on your front porch.
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That View From the Top: 6 North Carolina Lighthouses You Can Still Climb
North Carolina has 322 miles of coastline on the Atlantic Ocean, pus 12,000 miles of estuaries. And all that water? It means lighthouses. And fall is a terrific time to visit our coast and check out these historic beauties. But what’s even better? That view from the top.
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Find the North Carolina Medicine Buybacks Near You
Unlike many household objects, most medicines shouldn't sit in the trash. That's why North Carolina offers regular medicine buybacks near you.
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Raleigh Plant People: How A Facebook Group Became A Family
There are countless houseplant enthusiast groups on social media, and millions of members. These groups not only provide detailed information, but they can also give you a sense of family and community.
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SPENGA Fitness: Overcoming COVID-19 and Still Giving You A Great Workout
Spenga, a gym based out of the Triangle, remained closed throughout quarantine, like its peers. But it has just reopened. Contributor Mike Costello has attended their their top-notch, new post-COVID classes.
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Drive-In Concerts Are Replacing Music Festivals Near You
Festival season in 2020 may have been a total bust, but festivals are being replaced by drive-in concerts. So what's it like to go to a drive-in concert?