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SMITHFIELD, N.C. — The new Hampton Inn at 160 Towne Center Place in Smithfield was developed, and is owned and managed by Wintergreen Hospitality of Chapel Hill. Unique features include an...

CONCORD, N.C. — Continuing to build upon one of the most anticipated and action-packed weeks of the 2021 NASCAR schedule, Speedway Motorsports announced EchoPark Automotive, Pit Boss Grills and FEVO

CARTHAGE, N.C. — The 2021 Festival D’Avion celebration of freedom and flight staged at the Moore County Airport has been moved from early April to late October 2021 because of continued...

DURHAM, N.C. — The Durham Performing Arts Center has announced new dates for each of the 11 rescheduled and new hit Broadway shows set to take the stage as part of the Truist Broadway at DPAC...

STATE ROAD, N.C. — The Surry County Wine Trail celebrates a milestone as a recent flurry of openings pushed the number of wineries to 20 along this popular Yadkin Valley trail. The November...

MORGANTON, N.C. — Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina received a $100,000 grant from the North Carolina Division of Parks & Recreation Recreational Trails Program to build 3.5 miles of...

WILMINGTON, N.C. — The North Carolina Azalea Festival has announced it will be celebrating Spring during Festival dates of April 7-11, 2021... and continuing throughout the year. The Festival...

JULIAN, N.C. — The female owned, Rockingham Company, is excited to announce the first annual Power & Sound Revival festival featuring Americana, Alt-Country and Roots rock bands, classic cars,...

SELMA, N.C. — The Town of Selma Parks and Recreation Department announced that it will premiere a Shoebox Parade in honor of Black History Month. On Thursday, February 18 at 7:00 pm, the...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — Pasquotank County resident Alexis Joyner and folk artist Danny Doughty have been named the February Featured Artists at Arts of the Albemarle (AoA). The opening reception...

NEW BERN, N.C. — Tryon Palace is pleased to announce an upcoming Outlander Tour and the restart of Behind-the-Scenes Tours just in time to get you through the dreary winter. On Saturday,...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Museum of Art announces related events, family offerings, and an exhibition café inspired by Golden Mummies of Egypt from the Manchester Museum in England,...

RALEIGH, N.C. — Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail is thrilled to announce that the El-Genk family of Durham has completed the 40 Hike Challenge, hiking all 40 of the Great Day Hikes on the MST.

CONCORD, N.C. — More than 70 photorealistic dinosaurs are ready to return from extinction to invade Charlotte. The Jurassic Quest Drive Thru, the nation’s largest touring dinosaur exhibit,...

LINVILLE, N.C. — Many visitors to Grandfather Mountain describe their experience as “energizing.” Those with electric vehicles can now take that literally. As part of its continued efforts...

KURE BEACH, N.C. — It is a match made for nature. The North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher is pairing up with the Chesapeake Mermaid for a series of fun and educational virtual programs...

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The first official foot race of the U.S. Coast Guard is taking place virtually in Elizabeth City. Virtual race starts March 6, 2021. If you've ever lived in or been to...

FOUR OAKS, N.C. — Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site has announced their 2021 events. Details as they are known at this time are available below for each event. Before traveling to the...

CARY, N.C. — This month, La Farm Bakery introduces virtual baking classes. Lionel Vatinet’s devotion to teaching and preserving the art and science of bread baking was a cornerstone of his...

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — This spring, Giorgios Hospitality Group and Chef/Partner Daniel Jackson will open Osteria Georgi at 201 South Elliot Road in the former Living Kitchen space in Chapel Hill....

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The Asheville Art Museum announces Meeting the Moon, an exhibition featuring prints, photographs, ceramics, sculptures, and more from the Museum’s Collection. This exhibition...

ASHEBORO, N.C. — The North Carolina Zoo welcomes its newest resident, a 1,000-pound male polar bear, as part of its breeding efforts. The Zoo is hopeful the addition to the polar bear family...

GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The Wayne County Museum will be presenting their annual Black History exhibit in collaboration with the USCT Research Team, on the little-known Black soldiers of the Civil War....

HIGHLANDS, N.C. — Organizers of the Bear Shadow spring music festival announced today the event will be held at a larger outdoor venue to provide ample space for social distancing in what will...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Biltmore continues to safely welcome guests to its 8,000-acre estate in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville and will boast a range of favorite seasonal events along with...