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Running from October 12 to 22, the North Carolina State Fair promises 11 days packed with family fun.

In the 1940s a spare room on the fifth floor of the United States Supreme Court building was converted to a workout area.

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As the 20th century dawned, Black North Carolinians were struggling to find a way to participate in the financial world.

Marbles Kids Museum aims to ensure every child in the Raleigh area isn’t just prepared, but also excited for their kindergarten transition.

When I was 16, I thought I’d take the summer off.

Before the Bojangles Coliseum existed, there was the Charlotte Coliseum in its stead.

Over in the Outer Banks in Dare County, youll discover the tallest living sand dune system on the Atlantic coast at Jockeys Ridge State Park.

The North Carolina Poet Laureate is meant to advocate for the power of poetry and show how the written word impacts the hearts and minds of people everywhere.

Based in Camp North End, That’s Novel Books was born out of a passion for reading.

Born in Guilford County, North Carolina, Dolley Madison became one of the most loved of the early First Ladies of the United States.

King Cake is a Mardi Gras tradition.

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From the sea to the sky, this year is going to be a busy one for travel.

On Aug.21, 1965, Rev.Martin Luther King Jr.

The Queen’s Feast: Charlotte Restaurant Week returns to Charlotte on Jan.

As the holidays end, millions of Americans are giving up alcohol for Dry January.

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In 1879, Thomas Edison tasked geologist William Earl Hidden with finding platinum in North Carolina to help extend the life of his light bulb.

Welcome the New Year with a fun buzz with these three perfect cocktails for your New Year’s celebration:• Melon Ball Drop – This citrusy concoction is a perfect glass to cheer with as the ball drops.

As the giving season kicks off with Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29, Promising Pages is seeking donations to help end Charlotte’s book desert.

You’ll want to take it slow when you drive on Charlotte Motor Speedway during the annual Speedway Christmas.

In the 1930s, a local distributor of Shell Oil created a new way for its brand to stand out as the top choice for car owners to fuel up.

Known as the first child born in the New World, Virginia Dare may not have disappeared with her Roanoke kinsmen in 1590.

The Village of Fairhaven is open once more for the 29th Annual Carolina Renaissance Festival featuring jousting knights, falconry, mermaids, fairies and more.

Footsteps in empty hallways, ghostly apparitions, lights flickering on and off and things that go bump in the nights.

Everyone knows to call 911 in an emergency.

Looking for a pristine mountain escape? Chetola Resort & Spa in Blowing Rock, North Carolina is offering a bevy of end-of-summer lodging packages: • Midweek Package: Special rate when staying midweek, plus a $50 resort credit.

In addition to the tallest mountain and tallest sand dune system on the East Coast, North Carolina is also home to the oldest trees in eastern North America.

L.D.Peeler began his career investing in Kentucky-based Mint-Bottle Soda Company.