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If you love getting your haunt on, then note that one North Carolina haunted house has been named one of the best and scariest haunted houses in America. Halloween is a super popular holiday, and it seems as if we’re celebrating earlier and earlier every year. I’m not mad about it. I love Halloween but also love summer, so it’s a bittersweet thing for me.

North Carolina has a rich musical heritage, producing a diverse array of talented singers who have made significant impacts on various music genres. From soulful blues to energetic pop and everything in between, the state has been home to artists who have captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. One of the most iconic figures from North Carolina is Nina Simone, whose powerful voice and poignant lyrics have left an indelible mark on jazz and soul music. Another standout is James Taylor, whose soothing folk-rock tunes have become timeless classics. The state also boasts country music stars like Randy Travis, whose deep, resonant voice helped define the genre in the 1980s. In the realm of pop and R&B, North Carolina has given us Fantasia Barrino, who rose to fame as the winner of “American Idol” and has since become a Grammy-winning artist. Other notable artists include Charlie Daniels, known for his contributions to Southern rock and country, and J. Cole, a modern rap icon whose introspective lyrics have earned him critical acclaim. This article will explore the top 10 most popular singers from North Carolina, highlighting their careers and contributions to the music industry.

LINCOLNTON, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A grandmother from North Carolina is planning to help her grandkids after winning $4 million in a new lottery game. According to the North Carolina Lottery, Rachel Sadler won the big prize after buying a $30 Supreme 7s scratch-off ticket from the Save Mart on East Main Street in Lincolnton.

The inspector found a bowl of raw chicken stored above a container of cooked chicken and some leftover foods held past seven days.

NEW BERN, N.C. (WGHP) — Ruby Rozenblad, of New Bern, bought a Fast Play ticket on Tuesday and won a $287,870 jackpot, according to an NC Education Lottery news release. She bought her winning $5 Rockin’ Bingo ticket from the Publix on South Glenburnie Road in New Bern. At the time of the win, the […]

Dating back hundreds or thousands of years, old-growth trees are more than just specimens of majesty and mystery. “Untouched forests are doing the heavy lifting in terms of carbon sequestration,” explains the celebrated fine art photographer Mitch Epstein, reflecting on the genesis of his latest series. “What wilderness we have left deserves to be protected, but we also have to take stock of the fact that it is doing an enormous job.” Shot using an 8 x 10 camera, the project took Epstein off the beaten path in every sense, kayaking to capture the bald cypresses of North Carolina’s Black River or climbing to altitudes above the treeline of California’s Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. (Shown is a Bigleaf maple in Washington’s Olympic National Park.) Along the way, he also immersed himself in research, studying underground fungal networks and root systems, among other dendrological frontiers. Expressive, enigmatic, and awe-inspiring, the resulting photographs form a powerful rumination on resilience in the face of climate catastrophe. Highlights from the series debut in Epstein’s upcoming solo show, “Old Growth” at New York’s Yancey Richardson gallery, with an accompanying video-and-sound installation and upcoming book (Steidl). “The larger arc of my work has made clear our impact on everything global,” says the artist. “This series is something I could do to call attention to something vulnerable.” On view September 5 through October 19; yanceyrichardson.com.

RALEIGH – For the second year in a row, the N.C. Education Lottery raised more than $1 billion in a single year with more than half going to help counties build and repair public schools. The financial help to North Carolina counties results from record earnings for education from...

ROCKINGHAM — Local author T. Russell Parker will be signing copies of his latest book during a release party on Saturday, Aug. 17. “Capitol Street Academy: Into the Castle” is the third book in the fantasy series written by Parker following the adventures of the main character, Rebecca Warren.

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If there’s one thing Dave Portnoy, the One Bite Pizza review guy, is known for, it’s his brutally honest and unfiltered opinions on pizza. With a following that hangs on his every bite, a Portnoy review can make or break a pizzeria's reputation. Recently, he’s taken his pizza...

LAS VEGAS — Of the six Sandhills singers competing in the Karaoke World Championships, only one made it to the top 10. Robert Wilkerson, of Hamlet, wowed the judges enough to place eighth during the national competition this week held at the Sand Dollar Downtown in Sin City. The...

What are the best states to harvest edible wildlife and explore unique culinary experiences?. To highlight the growing interest in foraging and harvesting edible species, the website LawnStarter ranked 2024’s Top States to Try Edible Insect and Wildlife Cuisine. How does North Carolina stack up in some key metrics...

The 2024-25 hunting season for mourning and white-winged doves opens Monday, Sept. 2. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reminds seasoned and novice hunters about the importance of being properly licensed, observing state and federal regulations and following safe hunting practices. Dove hunting season will be separated into three segments: Sept. 2-Oct. 5, Nov. 9 -Nov. 30 and Dec. 16-Jan. 31, 2025. The daily bag limit is 15 mourning or...

The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles is expanding its self-service kiosks in grocery stores. It's part of an effort to shorten wait times at the Department of Motor Vehicles offices. Officials said they're adding vehicle registration renewals and property tax payments for new vehicles to the kiosks. Get the...

An NC State researcher was suspended and is no longer employed by the University following a confirmed report of animal rights noncompliance. NC State's Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee, or IACUC, found a "systemic lack of oversight and training" in the researcher’s projects, leading to the suspension of all related animal use activities and all protocols under the researcher.