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Coming to NC: The Wall that Heals

A replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be in Tarboro October 2019

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Gain an Expert’s View of the Stars

A research site with a Cold War history is open for stargazing

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New Laws, New Promise for Hemp

NC farmers are discovering how industrial hemp can be grown and used

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Building a Brighter World

Volunteer linemen bring electricity to Bolivia

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Outdoor Dramas Bring History to Life

North Carolina historical plays are a tradition in themselves

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Saving the Fish House

Ocracoke Islanders keep their fishing heritage alive

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High Country Cycling

Western NC offers epic biking options, both on- and off-road

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Steamers Baseball Stirs Community Pride

Edenton celebrates the 80th anniversary of historic Hicks Field

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What Makes a Bogue Sound Watermelon So Sweet?

And how to use them in your kitchen

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House Flipping Pro Tips

The right improvements can make an old house feel new again

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How to Tackle a Kitchen Renovation

Show the heart of your home some love

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Pinchbeck’s Postcards

A collection of postcards send by Lumberton’s Walter Pinchbeck

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A Life in Postcards

Walter Pinchbeck rode the rails but found a home in NC

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Home Improvement Fails

Tales of DIY woe from our readers

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Sweet Potatoes Restaurant Is Good for the Soul

Vivián Joiner and Stephanie Tyson’s restaurant offers Southern and Soul Food in Winston-Salem

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Tips for a Great Garden with Less Work

Keep the yard looking good with limited time and energy

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Metrolina Greenhouses Has Flower Power

This Huntersville-based business is a horticultural heavyweight

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Wild and Free

Wild horses are centuries-long residents of NC’s Outer Banks

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Good Things Brewing

Briana Brake and Celeste Beatty are championing diversity (and good beer) in Eastern NC

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World Equestrian Games Bring Thousands to Polk County

Tryon Equestrian Center hosted 250,000 visitors for the international event

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Finding UFOs Inward (Not Upward)

A personal journey led retired professor David Halperin to study UFOs

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Lexington Grocery Celebrates a Century of Reliable Service

Conrad & Hinkle Food Market has been a family business since 1919

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The Joys of Good Bread

Alimentaire Wholesome Breads in Tarboro stands for a healthier, happier community

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A Look Back at 50 Years of Carolina Country

We’ve come a long way since our 1969 ‘Fruit Cocktail Pie’ recipe