The stories behind these unusual American town names are as intriguing and entertaining as the unique monikers themselves.

In Wilmington, the Battleship North Carolina will display two white lights from the ship’s aft superstructure on April 18.

The familiar tastes and textures trigger memories of college days, family outings, and everyday moments that, in retrospect, form the rich tapestry of a life well-lived in North Carolina. To ...

It just might be time for a beach getaway. We've narrowed our list of the best beaches to visit in North Carolina.

Visit Mississippi, the state’s tourism promotion agency, will contribute $150,000 — or $50,000 each year in 2025, 2026, and 2027. The remaining funds will be paid by local destination marketing ...

Local libraries are helping to bridge the broadband gap by getting communities online. But federal funding is under threat.

By Donna King Carolina Journal This Friday night, April 18, front porches across North Carolina — and the rest of the country — will glow with a simple but powerful gesture: two lights shining into ...

A show argues that the Jewish tale was interpreted as a symbol of liberation from Spanish rule in 17th-century Dutch society.

Living with Water, tells the stories of communities across the state working with nature to build resilience against climate ...

The statewide adult learner initiative NC Reconnect launched four years ago. Leaders gathered for the third annual convening ...

The contrast between New Bern’s manicured historic district and this wild landscape provides perspective on how the natural ...

A new report looks at buildings, clubs, parks, and other spaces across the city where Raleigh's LGBTQ residents historically ...