Explore These Legendary North Carolina Pirate Stomping Grounds
Headed to the coast this summer? These four towns offer sandy shores and beautiful vistas — plus, some Blackbeard lore.
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Truths & Tales: A Fresh Take on Blackbeard the Pirate
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.
From Loft to Launch: Boatbuilder Mark Bayne Sends his Work to Sea
This master shipwright and longtime professor at Cape Fear Community College reinvented its wooden boatbuilding program.
10+ Downtown Raleigh Bars with Shaded Outdoor Seating
Grab a beer or a cocktail outside at one of these downtown Raleigh bars with covered patios and breezy rooftops.
A Weekend in Chapel Hill Even Blue Devils will Enjoy
Got some free time this summer? Explore this nearby college town that offers culture, great cuisine and lovely walkable architecture, too
The Night Shift: The Beauty and Variety of North Carolina Moths
Move over lightning bugs — these winged creatures are the ones to watch for on summer evenings!
10+ Ways to Enjoy the 4th of July Weekend in the Triangle
From fireworks and baseball to interactive history lessons, consider these ideas for a stellar Independence Day weekend in North Carolina.
7 Watery Wonders to Escape to this Summer in Western NC
These beautiful creeks, waterfalls, sliding rocks and lakes in the mountains of North Carolina can wash away your worries as temperatures rise.
Pack a Pole! Five Nearby Hikes To Go Fishing
Check out these spots in the Triangle to cast a line in the water after a short hike, a quintessential summer pastime or many.
Oasis Spaces: Preserving Raleigh’s Green Book Sites
In the segregated South, not all businesses welcomed Black guests. These five places in Raleigh were listed as safe spaces.
All Hands on Deck: The Enduring Appeal of the Pirate Ship at Marbles
Fifteen years in, a scaled-down ship built through a community effort is a place for kids to play and learn.
A Cut Above : Alimentari Offers a Taste of Italy
Josh DeCarolis, Ross Flynn and Andrew Hannon combine a cafe, deli and butchery in their Transfer Co. Food Hall outpost.
Feet in the Sand: The Woman who Saved Jockey’s Ridge
Carolista Baum stood in front of a bulldozer to protect a dune her children loved to explore. It’s now N.C.’s most-visited state park.
Sister Synergy: Entrepreneurs Katherine and Lizzie Hanes
After time in New York and Paris, this stylish duo came back to North Carolina to build a clothing line and skincare studio.