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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...

DOBSON, N.C. — For the eighth straight winter, wine passports allow folks to sample their way through the Yadkin Valley at Surry County wineries. And for the first time, local craft breweries...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just in time to help alleviate the stress of the hectic holiday season, The Spa at Ballantyne has introduced a menu that promotes overall health and sustainability. New...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — If you visit Blowing Rock between Thanksgiving and New Years, you’ll find great natural beauty, a Norman Rockwell-esque downtown decorated and lighted for the season,...

CHEROKEE, N.C. — The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Lights and Legends Christmas Celebration kicks off December 8 and runs through December 10, 2017 at the Cherokee Fairground exhibit hall....

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — No matter where you call home, Hendersonville invites you to make this Blue Ridge Mountain town your home for the holidays this season. The lineup of Home for the Holidays...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The High Country’s new holiday tradition is here! Celebrate the joy of the season when Tweetsie Railroad transforms into a winter wonderland for Tweetsie Christmas. On...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — A holiday tradition that goes back more than 120 years, Christmas at Biltmore enchants those who visit Biltmore during its annual holiday celebration set for November 3, 2017,...

SMITHFIELD, N.C. ― On Wednesday, Nov 8, Victoria Price will visit the Ava Gardner Museum at 11:00 am. Victoria will be signing her new cookbook and speaking on her father's life and career. She...

BANNER ELK, N.C. — Skiers and riders can take their pick of where and when to ski or ride in North Carolina with the purchase of the state association’s Gold Card. But they’re going fast;...

GREENVILLE, N.C. — The Greenville-Pitt County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Greenville, NC) is excited to announce the launch of our new Pitt County Brew & ‘Cue Trail. This tourism...

LINVILLE, N.C. — At Grandfather Mountain, Halloween isn’t scary. It’s Beary Scary. The Linville nature preserve and attraction has mountains of tricks and treats in store for its annual...

SYLVA, N.C. — Winter doesn’t have to be for hibernating with the abundance of outdoor fun and festive events offered in Jackson County, North Carolina. The mountain towns of Sylva, Dillsboro,...

BEECH MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A milestone occurs this winter in the North Carolina mountains. Beech Mountain Resort marks 50 years of skiing on the highest elevation slopes in eastern America. The...

GREENSBORO, NC — The Greensboro Science Center will open Prehistoric Passages: Realm of Dragons on November 17. Greensboro Science Center members are invited to preview the exhibit on Thursday,...

DURHAM, N.C. — Triangle residents Young and Surelyne Lee are getting ready to introduce a slice of Los Angeles to the Bull City in the form of sweet and savory pies and specialty coffee drinks...

WILMINGTON, N.C. ― Summer brings a palpable surf vibe to Wilmington and the island beaches of Carolina Beach, Kure Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Surfers of all skill levels are lured by warm...

HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. — Hendersonville is the official home of the North Carolina Apple Festival, a four-day celebration to recognize the importance of the apple industry to Henderson County and...

RALEIGH, N.C. — This week, SONO proudly announces Hyun-Woo Kim as Executive Chef and James Yang as General Manager — an inspiring and highly trained duo to reinvigorate one of the Triangle’s...

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Heroes Homecoming, a Cumberland County-wide initiative developed to recognize and appreciate veterans for their courage and sacrifice, will honor Vietnam Veterans from...

BLOWING ROCK, N.C. — The readers of Travel+Leisure magazine have voted Westglow Resort & Spa here the number one destination spa in the United States. In the category, magazine readers rated...

LAKE LURE, N.C. — On August 18 and 19, the Dirty Dancing Festival is celebrating its namesake film’s 30th anniversary with movie-inspired fun sure to move “Dirty Dancing” fans out of the...

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The first large-scale exhibition of fashions from “Titanic,” the Oscar-winning film that celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, will launch at Biltmore in February 2018...

SYLVA, N.C. — Just a short drive from the Southeast’s major cities, Jackson County is the perfect destination for fall getaways, complete with scenic fall foliage views, seasonal outdoor...

MOUNT AIRY, N.C. — The Andy Griffith Museum has reopened following a renovation of more than half a million dollars that touched on every aspect of the popular attraction. The revamped visitor...

RUTHERFORDTON, N.C. — Did you know that Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla once had a very public feud, the results of which has affected the lives of everyone on the planet? You’ll learn all...