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July 15, 2022 / 2597 views

Favorite these incredible beach rentals to make the best out of your summer vacay with family, friends or solo.

July 15, 2022 / 1731 views

As Edge of Urge turns 20, its founder talks supporting local makers, advocacy and giving back to the community.

July 1, 2022 / 2320 views

Think you know all about North Carolina’s most famous pirate? Think again.

July 1, 2022 / 2515 views

Headed to the coast this summer? These four towns offer sandy shores and beautiful vistas — plus, some Blackbeard lore.

July 1, 2022 / 3466 views

An interview with researcher Kevin Duffus, who’s on a mission to discover what’s real and what’s false in North Carolina’s pirate history.

July 1, 2022 / 1783 views

This master shipwright and longtime professor at Cape Fear Community College reinvented its wooden boatbuilding program.

June 29, 2022 / 3177 views

Grab a beer or a cocktail outside at one of these downtown Raleigh bars with covered patios and breezy rooftops.

July 21, 2022 / 1375 views

Got some free time this summer? Explore this nearby college town that offers culture, great cuisine and lovely walkable architecture, too

July 1, 2022 / 1284 views

Move over lightning bugs — these winged creatures are the ones to watch for on summer evenings!

June 22, 2022 / 2907 views

From fireworks and baseball to interactive history lessons, consider these ideas for a stellar Independence Day weekend in North Carolina.

June 22, 2022 / 2718 views

These beautiful creeks, waterfalls, sliding rocks and lakes in the mountains of North Carolina can wash away your worries as temperatures rise.

June 21, 2022 / 1495 views

Check out these spots in the Triangle to cast a line in the water after a short hike, a quintessential summer pastime or many.

June 1, 2022 / 3772 views

In the segregated South, not all businesses welcomed Black guests. These five places in Raleigh were listed as safe spaces.

June 1, 2022 / 1316 views

Fifteen years in, a scaled-down ship built through a community effort is a place for kids to play and learn.