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Shells of North Carolina
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Shells of North Carolina

A guide to shelling our Carolina coast

7 Energy Upgrades for a Happier Home
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7 Energy Upgrades for a Happier Home

Boost your home’s comfort and cut energy use with these projects

Local Art, for All to See
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Local Art, for All to See

Find a public mural in your neck of the woods

Little Pink Retreats Make Time for Hope
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Little Pink Retreats Make Time for Hope

NC-based program provides welcome refuge for breast cancer patients

Wendy’s Snow Cream
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Wendy’s Snow Cream

Top Spots for NC Beachcombers
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Top Spots for NC Beachcombers

Be in the right place at the right time to find treasured shells

Extending the Harvest for the Hungry
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Extending the Harvest for the Hungry

Farmers and volunteers team up to glean extra produce from NC fields

NC Murals Create ‘Art for the People’
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NC Murals Create ‘Art for the People’

The Appalachian Mural Trail captures state culture

Undeniable Truths of Heart Health
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Undeniable Truths of Heart Health

Diet and exercise remain keys to keeping your ticker in top form

Carolina Country Scenes 2018
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Carolina Country Scenes 2018

A gallery of our readers’ best photos

Wartime on the Outer Banks
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Wartime on the Outer Banks

Remembering life on the NC coast during WWII

Wrestling Water in Your Landscape (and Winning)
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Wrestling Water in Your Landscape (and Winning)

Effective ways to deal with spring showers and summer storms

How Long do Spiders Live?
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How Long do Spiders Live?

And other spider facts

Smartphone Photography 101
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Smartphone Photography 101

Level up your photos with the help of an expert

Piedmont Candy Company Turns out an NC Tradition
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Piedmont Candy Company Turns out an NC Tradition

Red Bird peppermints are an iconic flavor of the holidays