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Tuscarora Activist Who Took Lumberton Newspaper Hostage in 1988 Dies at 58

Timothy Jacobs, the Tuscarora activist who at age 19 helped hold staff of The Robesonian newspaper hostage for 10 hours in 1988 to demand an investigation into corruption and racism in Robeson County, has died. He was 58. His cousin said the cause was a heart attack, and he died on October 21.

Lumberton, NC · 6d
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This Watercolor Artist Will Paint a Keepsake Picture of Your Home

Meet Lynsi Beers, a Moore County native who will paint your favorite places using watercolors. Although she didn’t set out to have a full blown small business, she says, “It’s kind of like meditation for me.” Lynsi’s day job is a dietician but she escapes to her sunroom daily for a painting session – usually as a way to start her day, alongside a coffee.

Moore County, NC · 3d
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North Carolina Woman Goes Shopping at Goodwill. Then She Sees Her Own Artwork Hanging and Realizes It’s the One She Painted for a Friend: ‘I’m Calling Mom’

A North Carolina woman was left upset after finding a hand-painted jacket she once gifted to a friend hanging at a Goodwill store. The unexpected discovery was captured in a TikTok video posted by Emily (@emilychristineee1) in March, which has since received more than 44 million views at the time of publication. In the clip,...

North Carolina · 4d

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This Tiny North Carolina Town Is The Cultural Heart Of One Of America’s Largest Native American Tribes

It is hard for me to square the size of this town with the amount of history packed into it. In southeastern North Carolina, one small community became a center of Lumbee life, with a university founded in 1887 to train Native teachers growing alongside tribal institutions and traditions that still bring thousands of people together.

Pembroke, NC · 1d
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New Pinehurst library taking shape

Progress continues on two major projects working toward preserving Pinehurst’s history while expanding and modernizing its library and archival resources. The Given Memorial Library and Tufts Archives continue to undergo major changes, with updated facilities planned to better serve residents and visitors through library services and educational opportunities. According...

Pinehurst, NC · 20h

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We Found 10 North Carolina Libraries That Are Far More Beautiful Than You Might Expect

A robot fetches the books at one of these libraries. It’s called a bookBot, and it lets the building skip endless rows of shelves to make room for people instead. That detail hooked me fast. Then I learned another library on this list has an 85-foot Roman dome. Another...

North Carolina · 14h

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Local book fans organize Zoo City Book Festival

ASHEBORO — Stephanie Armfield and Nathanael Wright believe it’s time for Asheboro to celebrate books. For that reason, they’re organizing the inaugural Zoo City Book Festival, set for next fall. Wright is a local author and Armfield owns The Traveling Scroll, a van that carries books all...

Asheboro, NC · 3d

Salisbury Post

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Salisbury native vies for National Top Host honors

SALISBURY — Rufus Hobson III, host and executive producer of the internationally syndicated The RH3 Show, is competing in the national Top Host 2026 competition, a search for an emerging […]

Salisbury, NC · 3d

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FTCC brings the imaginative world of Dr. Seuss to life with “Seussical”

For generations, the stories and illustrations of Dr. Seuss has entertained readers and sparked the imaginations of children and adults alike. His whimsical worlds make us laugh, encourage us to think and inspire a lifelong love of reading. This November, the vivid colors, playful language and unforgettable characters that define...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

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Your Rowan Holiday Guide, Part 1: Parades & Tree Lightings

There’s a moment every holiday season when the whole town gathers on a chilly sidewalk, kids perched on shoulders and hot chocolate in hand, waiting for the first marching band to round the corner or for a tree to flicker to life. In Rowan County, that moment happens again and again from mid-November through early December.

Rowan County, NC · 3d

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Arts Council of Fayetteville | Cumberland County spotlights four local artists with “2-4-6” exhibit

The Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County is proud to announce its latest exhibition, 2-4-6. Emerging from the Arts Council’s Local Artist Spotlight Gallery program, 2-4-6 brings community and collaboration to the forefront through an innovative formula: “2 words, 4 artists, 6 songs.”. Four regional artists will self-curate their...

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

Salisbury Post

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Jingle and Mingle returns to Father and Son

For the fifth year in a row, Father and Son Produce on Sherrill’s Ford Road is sponsoring a pop-up holiday show: Jingle and Mingle. The event on Saturday, Nov. 7, […]

Salisbury, NC · 1d

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Arts Davidson Celebrates The Past and Present

Arts Davidson Celebrates Sixty Years of Making Room. From a 1966 artist guild to an arts center on North Main Street, Arts Davidson County marks six decades of creativity with Heritage & Horizons. Somewhere in Davidson County tonight, a child is holding a paintbrush like it might bite. They'll get...

Davidson County, NC · 18h

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Things To Do in Charlotte This Weekend: Nov. 6-8

Charlotte's first full weekend of November brings candlelit music, a holiday camp, and big laughs. Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton reimagines the country legend's classics for strings at Triple C Brewing, while drag stars Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme kick off their tour with The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show at Blumenthal Arts Center. Comedian Luenell brings her bold stand-up act to The Comedy Zone. Jazz, Checkers hockey, and Little Big Town round out the weekend, and the Hornets, Sleeping With Sirens, and more keep the momentum going into next week.

Charlotte, NC · 2d

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WBTV broadcast will be temporarily unavailable early on Saturday, Nov. 7: What to know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - WBTV’s broadcast will be down for a short period of time on Saturday morning due to maintenance. WBTV’s over-the-air programming on Channel 3 will not be available from 12:30 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, due to maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Charlotte, NC · 1d

Charlotte Observer

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Charlotte-raised Ayesha Curry is starring in a new movie. Here's how to watch

Ayesha Curry, who grew up in Charlotte, is starring in her first leading film role. The actress, restaurateur and wife of NBA champion Stephen Curry, is the main character in “Second Chance Holiday,” a romantic comedy that premiered Thursday, Nov. 5. You can watch the movie on The Roku Channel and on the streaming service’s website, a spokesperson told CharlotteFive via email. FULL STORY: NC’s Ayesha Curry will star in a new movie. Here’s what we know Here's what else to know about the movie and its lead actress: Ayesha Curry, 37, plays Chelsey, a dating expert trying to “break her so-called ‘curse’ of always getting dumped during the holiday season. But when fate reunites her with her high school flame (Matthew Daddario), she wonders if her bad luck might just be the universe’s way of leading her back to her first love,” Roku wrote in a news release. The actress told The Hollywood Reporter playing the lead role fulfills a dream. “I love acting so much, whether it’s in the theater or on film. But now I have the bug. I’m like, ‘What are we going to do next?’” Ayesha Curry was born in Canada and raised in North

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Lake area towns to honor servicemen and women

LAKE NORMAN – Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World War I in 1918. The armistice that ended the fighting took effect on the 11th day of the 11th month at 11 a.m. Armistice Day later evolved into Veterans Day, a day dedicated to honoring all who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Mooresville, NC · 1d

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FanFare: Highway to the Holidays

I’m still picking through leftover Halloween candy, but Thanksgiving and Christmas are already in sight. We’re on the highway to the holiday season. Christmas trees have been sprouting up in stores, and retailers are more than ready to help you stimulate the economy. Two annual holiday traditions return to our region over the next week, and you can read about them near the bottom of this edition of FanFare. Along the way, you’ll also find plays, operas, a little bit of magic, and a lot of concerts, including WDAV’s next Small Batch event!

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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Charlotte’s Light the Knights Festival Returns With Skating, Tubing, and Holiday Market at Truist Field

The seventh annual Light the Knights Festival starts Nov. 25 at Truist Field in Uptown Charlotte. The event runs on 28 dates through Jan. 3, offering outdoor winter activities and holiday lights, according to the Charlotte Knights. At this winter festival, visitors can enjoy the National Hockey League (NHL)- sized...

Charlotte, NC · 1d

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This Maze-Like North Carolina Bookstore Has Readers Wandering Its Shelves for Hours

You step inside planning to grab one book, and somehow an entire afternoon slips away. That is the magic of a certain shop tucked into a busy corner of North Carolina, where every turn of the shelves reveals another surprise. It looks like a regular store from the parking lot,...

Raleigh, NC · 12d