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WILMINGTON, N.C. — While a trip to the coast is most often associated with summertime, visitors to Wilmington, North Carolina and its island beaches during the winter months will find there’s...

CHIMNEY ROCK, N.C. — For the 13th year in a row, Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park is pulling out all the stops and putting the spotlight on one of its animal educators. On Friday, Feb. 2,...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. — When planning your calendar of events regarding festivals that happen annually in the south, keep Johnston County’s towns in mind. Johnston County is conveniently located...

DOBSON, N.C. — A new trail makes it easier for visitors to navigate their way through the heart of North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley wine country. The Surry County Wine Trail debuts this month...

BURNSVILLE, N.C. — When the demands of running her own animal rescue organization became too much for Pam Abare, she turned to the only other thing she’s ever wanted to do: open a coffee shop....

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Margot Lee Shetterly, researcher and author of "Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped with the Space Race,"...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau has published a new edition of its annual Visitors Guide. The new guide looks at Orange County, NC its towns and rural...

DURHAM, N.C. — The Mallarmé Chamber Players is proud to announce the line-up for the fourth North Carolina HIP Music Festival. The HIP (Historically Informed Performance) festival will be...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Things are looking up for a certain pup. Uno, a North American river otter, has joined the Grandfather Mountain family. The otter pup came to the mountain in November 2017,...

SYLVA, N.C. — The International Fly Fishing Film Festival, or IF4, will be held in Sylva at the Quin Theater on February 24, 2018 at 7 p.m. Tickets to the festival are $15 and are available for...

FEARRINGTON VILLAGE, N.C. — After a merry holiday season, Fearrington is sharing a few wonderful community events to keep an eye on in early 2018. A delightful kids book festival featuring more...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The 20th edition of WinterFest heats up the High Country town from Thursday, January 25 through Sunday, January 28. Daily events include WinterFeast (with a dessert after...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — Wilmington, N.C. has been selected as one of TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice “Top Destinations on the Rise – United States.” The vibrant riverfront city, also...

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — Since opening this past August, Thirsty Souls Community Brewing has become a gathering spot in Mount Airy. The downtown brewery has a spacious, welcoming taproom, and patrons...

MORGANTON, N.C. — Wildacres Retreat, a 1,076-acre property adjacent to Pisgah National Forest and the Blue Ridge Parkway, is now permanently protected thanks to a collaborative partnership among...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Grab your jig shoes and mark your calendars April 14-21, 2019, as Greensboro welcomes The World Championships in Irish Dancing at the Koury Convention Center. After making the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Asheville, a colorful Blue Ridge Mountain city, is poised for an exciting 2018 with an update to its Art Deco skyline, food-centric hotels, Chihuly and Titanic exhibitions at...

BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C.— Beech Mountain’s youth sledding hill, a popular winter attraction in the North Carolina mountains, has opened for the 2017-18 season. The sledding hill is owned and...

PITTSBORO, N.C. — Early next year, McIntyre’s Bookstore is hosting a special book festival for children, featuring readings and signings from picture book creators, elementary and middle...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — As you travel around Orange County and into downtown Chapel Hill, take time to say hello to Rainbow Ram. Rainbow Ram, located at the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors...

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Greensboro Science Center (GSC) visitors will be entertained, alarmed and enlightened as they walk through the halls of a ramshackle manor and experience the dangerous world...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The last weekend in November officially kicks off the holidays with events for all ages that reflect the traditions, culture and spirit of Wilmington, North Carolina and the...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau has published a first-ever Orange County Restaurants Map. The maps, in tear-off pads of 50, list restaurants in downtown Chapel...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — It is the season for hanging holiday wreaths, lighting Christmas trees, sipping hot chocolate and enjoying hometown events. Celebrate meaningful traditions and sweet...

BANNER ELK, N.C. – As the Christmas season arrives, Banner Elk gets in the holiday spirit the first weekend of December with A Small Town Christmas, Dec. 1-3. The three-day event takes place...