9 Fun Winter Activities in North Carolina Cary NORTH CAROLINA CHINESE LANTERN FESTIVAL Nov. 16th – Jan. 12th Cary The annual North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival at Koka Booth Amphitheater is an ideal holiday activity for the whole family. Running from November 16th through January 12th, the festival features all-new displays with hundreds of parts…… Continue Reading
Notable North Carolina Professional Athletes Chris Paul (Winston-Salem) Chris Paul is an NBA point guard from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Before being drafted in 2005, Paul spent two years playing basketball at Wake Forest University. He was selected fourth overall by the New Orleans Hornets, who are now known as the Charlotte Hornets, during their temporary…… Continue Reading
Top 10 Biggest North Carolina State Parks 10. William B. Umstead State Park (5,599 acres) First on our list of North Carolina state parks Is Umstead State Park. Located in Wake County, William B. Umstead State Park has everything you need for a weekend away with the family. The grounds include camping, activities, trails, and…… Continue Reading
Our Top 10 Pet Costumes for Halloween 2024 10. Count Dogula Strikes Again (Dracula) 9. Un-bee-lievable (Bumble Bee) 8. Dr. Dog is in (Doctor) 7. Bringing Treats, Not Bills (Mail Carrier) 6. All Bark, No Sting (Scorpion) 5. Playtime’s Over (Chucky) 4. Pawsitively Posh (Victorian Tea Party) 3. Ain’t Nothing but a Hound Dog (Elvis…… Continue Reading
9 North Carolina Food and Beverage Chains Pepsi (New Bern, NC) In 1893, Pharmacist Caleb Bradgam began experimenting with soft drink concoctions for his friends and patrons to sample. One of Caleb’s beverages was “Brad’s Drink” which was eventually renamed to Pepsi-Cola in 1898. In 1902, he applied for a trademark and formed the Pepsi-Cola…… Continue Reading
Did You Know: Charlotte Hornets Edition From The Top The original Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002 and became the New Orleans Hornets. They eventually moved back to Charlotte in 2004 as the Charlotte Bobcats. Michael Jordan eventually purchased a majority stake in the franchise and changed the name back to Hornets for…… Continue Reading
Get ready for the ultimate North Carolina State Fair food experience! With the State Fair just around the corner, we’ve put together a complete guide to help you savor every delicious moment. Below, you’ll find a handy food map showcasing this year’s new food, State Fair-inspired recipes, and a full list of all the must-try…… Continue Reading
Did You Know? Carolina Hurricanes Edition The Beginning The Carolina Hurricanes’ journey began in 1971 as the New England Whalers in the World Hockey Association. In 1979, they transitioned to the NHL as the Hartford Whalers. The biggest change for the franchise occurred in 1997 when they relocated to Raleigh, North Carolina, becoming the Carolina…… Continue Reading
Beyond the Game: North Carolina Sports Facts Local NHL Players There are only four NHL players who were born in North Carolina. These players are Logan Brown (pictured above), Jarden Boll, Jake Leschyshyn, and Ben Smith. Two of the players, Logan Brown and Jake Leschyshyn, are from Raleigh which is home to the NHL team…… Continue Reading
Must-Do Fall Activities in North Carolina PANIC POINT Sep. 27th – Nov. 2nd Youngsville Panic Point opened on the 27th of September and will run through November 2nd. Experience the Haunted Forest, Dark Trail Swamp, Howling Hayride, Killers in the Corn, Stalkers Farm, and Carny Crypt. It’s the ultimate destination for Halloween fun and frights.…… Continue Reading