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2026 Mount Olive Christmas Parade Grand Marshals named

The Mount Olive Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the annual Mount Olive Christmas Parade in downtown Mount Olive. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 a.m. Each year, the chamber board of directors selects an individual to serve as the grand marshal. The chosen person is someone who went above and beyond and made a difference in the community.

Mt Olive, NC · 14h
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Sampson Independent

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From Clinton to ‘The Greatest’

The bright lights of Hollywood and the quiet familiarity of Clinton might seem worlds apart, but Jaalen Best has discovered that greatness doesn’t necessarily depend on where a person begins.Sometimes, it starts with having the courage to pursue something entirely unexpected. Once a young athlete with dreams of making...

Clinton, NC · 2d
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myfamilytravels.com

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North Carolina Couple Started Baking From Home, Then a Celebrity Chef Invited Them Onto Her Show

Buckeye brownies and red velvet treats helped a small-town bakery build a following. Then an unexpected invitation from a famous television chef gave the couple behind it a reason to celebrate. Their story began in a home kitchen, with recipes shared among friends and neighbors before the business grew into...

North Carolina · 3d
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The Wilson Times

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Treat Yo’ Self owner says ‘Next Level Baker’ experience ‘incredible’

Treat Yo’ Self co-owner Greg Mason competes for $50,000 on Fox’s “Next Level Baker,” airing Nov. 19.

Wilson, NC · 1d

ABC11 Eyewitness News

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Bring all your merry and cheer to the Raleigh Christmas Parade

The 2025 Raleigh Christmas Parade jump-starts the holiday season across central North Carolina.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

The Enterprise

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Finch potters to celebrate a lasting legacy in Spring Hope

Twenty studio potters will sell ceramics, memorial kiln pieces and holiday items at the Dan Finch Studio Potters’ Market in Spring Hope on Nov. 14.

Spring Hope, NC · 2d

Raleigh News & Observer

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Scott Mason, WRAL's former Tar Heel Traveler, launches new venture

Scott Mason, a long-time television journalist known to many as the Tar Heel Traveler, is back telling stories about North Carolina and its residents. On social media, Mason announced a new video podcast, and he confirmed to The News & Observer it will debut on Tuesday, Dec. 1. He’s also appearing in television commercials, lending his voice for audiobooks, continuing his work as a motivational speaker and hopes to announce a new television venture in the weeks ahead, he said. “Hard to believe, but I’ve been telling stories on television for 42 years, mainly inspiring stories,” Mason told his Instagram followers. “I’ve met so many great people. Well, change has happened in my life. Although I still plan to tell stories, though in just a bit of a different format. I’m so excited about it, and I will be telling you a lot more about what’s coming in the weeks ahead.” On TikTok , Mason’s recent videos are from the recent North Carolina State Fair, interviewing fair officials and vendors about their crafts, using the moniker “Scott Mason Stories,” which is also the name of his new website . Mason confirmed he was no longer at WRAL in August after

North Carolina · 11h

Neuse News

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LCC's Annie Brings Familiar Faces Back to the Stage

From bustling New York City streets to the halls of the White House, Annie is filled with colorful characters who help make its story unforgettable. Lenoir Community College Foundation Performing Arts' production brings together returning performers and emerging talent, each adding a distinctive voice to the world of this beloved musical.

Kinston, NC · 1d

WITN

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Washington City Council votes down LGBTQ+ library resolution, Farmville mayor speaks out

WASHINGTON, N.C. (WITN) - Farmville Mayor Alex Joyner spoke at Monday night’s Washington City Council meeting after an agenda item accused him and his support for LGBTQ+ inclusion of promoting “wicked” ideologies. The council voted down the resolution, which Councilmember Joe Davis introduced. Resolution K called for...

Washington, NC · 2d

The Wilson Times

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Wilson Idol has first hall of fame induction; applications open for 2027 contest

Elijah Whitney became Wilson Idol’s first Hall of Fame inductee as the music competition opens applications for its 2027 contest.

Wilson, NC · 2d

jocoreport.com

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North Carolina Announces 2026 Book Award Winners

RALEIGH – North Carolina will recognize several authors and literary contributors during the 2026 North Carolina Book Awards ceremony on Friday, December 4. The awards will be presented during the annual meeting of the North Carolina Literary and Historical Association at 109 E. Jones Street in Raleigh. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

North Carolina · 16h

The Fayetteville Observer

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Santa Claus returns to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall for the holidays

Christmas is on the horizon, and there’s no surer sign than Santa Claus coming to Cross Creek Mall. The Jolly Old Elf will make his 2026 debut at noon Nov. 13 at his Home for the Holidays in the food court, the mall announced in a Nov. 9 news release. A Black Santa Claus will be available on Nov. 20-23 and Dec. 11-14. On Mondays, shoppers can bring their pets along for a photo with Santa. More: Black Santa brings pride and joy to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall The details Address: 419 Cross Creek Mall in Fayetteville. Hours: Santa will be available for visits from Friday, Nov. 13, through Thursday, Dec. 24. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. and Sunday. Cost: Visits are free, with photo packages available for purchase. More information: Reservations for a photo session with Santa are encouraged. Visit vipholidayphotos.com/mall/H-CCMNC and search by town or ZIP code. News Director Beth Hutson can be reached at bhutson@fayobserver.com. This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Santa Claus returns to Fayetteville's Cross Creek Mall for the holidays

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

Up and Coming Weekly

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The heart behind Purpose Dance Studio

Dance is one of the most diverse art forms. Most are familiar with the classical styles, like ballet, contemporary and jazz, but dance is far bigger and more diverse than these few styles. The American South is home to a plethora of styles, from social dances to regional to street; there is no shortage of movement. While most dance studios in the area focus more on the classical styles and developing competition-level dancers, Purpose Dance Studio, the newest addition to the studio scene, is taking a completely different approach. Focusing more on Hip Hop, Breaking, Popping, and Afro Fusion, the studio is a growing hub for street dancers and dancers of styles who have fewer spaces to learn, practice and perfect their art, including Christian Praise Dance.

Fayetteville, NC · 1d

WRAL

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North Carolina WWII medic turns 104, will be interviewed by National WWII Museum for archives

George Chall's life has brought him around the globe. From World War II battlefields to Pittsboro, North Carolina, Chall's life will now be a piece of recorded history in the National WWII Museum in New Orleans. This October, Chall turned 104 years old surrounded by friends, family, and community who...

Pittsboro, NC · 10h

Rocky Mount Telegram

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City’s Veterans Day ceremony slated for Wednesday morning

A junior ROTC instructor at Rocky Mount High School is going to address a Veterans Day gathering this morning at the Rocky Mount Veterans Memorial at Jack Laughery Park off North Church Street downtown. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Leon Dockery is set to be the guest speaker at the ceremony, which is set to start at 11 a.m. Veterans Day is celebrated to honor and express appreciation to those who served in the nation’s armed forces. According to Dockery’s online biography, he has been teaching at Rocky Mount High for more than 13 years, and before that, he served nearly 22½ years in the Air Force before retiring in 2013. While in the Air Force, Dockery served as a logistics officer in the areas of aircraft maintenance, munitions, ground and air transportation and depot level maintenance. Dockery was deployed in support of Operation Northern Watch and Operation Enduring Freedom. Operation Northern Watch was a combined task force charged with enforcing a no-fly zone above the 36th parallel in Iraq. Operation Enduring Freedom began the month after 9/11, when the U.S. launched military operations in Afghanistan. And according to Dockery’s online biography, he earned a bachelor’s degree in legal

Rocky Mount, NC · 1d

The Wake Weekly

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Wake Forest and Louisburg to host Veterans Day events at 11 a.m. Nov. 11

Wake Forest and Louisburg will host Veterans Day events at 11 a.m. Nov. 11, including a ceremony at the Veterans Monument and a musical tribute at Louisburg College.

Louisburg, NC · 1d

Axios Raleigh

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Dreamville Festival could make a comeback in Raleigh in 2027

The organizers behind Raleigh's popular Dreamville Festival have applied for a special event permit to hold the festival at Dix Park in 2027. Why it matters: If it happens, the festival could attract tens of thousands of people to Raleigh and generate over $100 million in economic activity . Catch up quick: In 2025, North Carolina rapper J. Cole announced that he would be stepping back from performing and organizing the Dreamville Festival. But due to its success, Live Nation and the city of Raleigh worked out a deal to return a festival, potentially under a different name, to Dix Park. However, organizers did not put on a festival this year. Driving the news: The permit, filed in October and obtained through a record request by Axios, is still under review. If approved, it doesn't mean that the event will ultimately go ahead. But it does indicate planning is ongoing. Yes, but: A permit was also filed last year and no festival materialized, a spokesperson for the city of Raleigh confirmed. Festival organizers haven't responded to multiple requests for comment. Zoom in: The event permit lists the name of the event as Dreamville Presents and describes it as a multi-stage

Raleigh, NC · 1d

POLLSTAR

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Sun Sets On Original Red Hat Amphitheater

Red Hat Amphitheater celebrated the final show in its original location on Oct. 23 before moving to its new permanent home one block south. An eventful 2026 season brought 37 concerts and almost 150,000 guests to the outdoor venue in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. In addition to its usual run of concerts, the amphitheater also played host to official watch parties for the NHL Carolina Hurricanes during their historic championship season.

Raleigh, NC · 1d

jocoreport.com

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Local Authors Find A Home On Clayton Library Shelves

CLAYTON, N.C. – Every book starts with an idea. For some writers, that idea becomes a story they spend months or even years bringing to life. After all the writing, rewriting, and late nights, imagine walking into your local library and finding your own book on the shelf, ready for someone else to discover.

Clayton, NC · 1d