2024 Year in Review: North Carolina’s Defining Moments 2024 has been a year of remarkable shifts and moments of both triumph and turmoil for North Carolina and the nation. From groundbreaking achievements to unexpected challenges, it’s time to reflect on the key events, from sports to politics, that have defined the year in the Tar…… Continue Reading
New Years New Year’s Day celebrations can be traced back to 2000 BCE in Mesopotamia, where the new year began with the new moon. In 46 B.C., Julius Ceasar created the Julian calendar, based on the sun, starting January 1st. The Gregorian calendar, most widely used today, was adopted in 1582 by Catholic nations to…… Continue Reading
Biggest Carriers at Raleigh Durham International Airport (2022 data) 10. Icelandair Icelandair carried 33,700 passengers; 0.3% of RDU’s airport total 9. Spirit Spirit Airlines carried 88,100 passengers; 0.7% of RDU’s airport total 8. Air Canada Air Canada carried 96,900 passengers; 0.8% of RDU’s airport total 7. Alaska Alaska Airlines carried 138,500 passengers; 1.2% of RDU’s…… Continue Reading
Foodie For the ones who savor every bite and love to spice up life! Pet Owner Paws-itively perfect picks for pet lovers and their furry friends! Self Care Treat someone you love – or yourself – to a little R&R! Lifestyle and Home Stylish finds to make any house feel like a home! Health and…… Continue Reading
Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Busiest Domestic Flights Data for domestic flights from RDU are from April 2023 – March 2024 10. Newark, New Jersey (263,600) 263,600 passengers took the flight from RDU to Newark with the top carriers being Delta and United. On average, there are 15 flights a week traveling from RDU to Newark. 9.…… Continue Reading
North Carolina Movie and TV Show Productions One Tree Hill (Wilmington, NC) Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, One Tree Hill was filmed in several locations, including near the battleship USS North Carolina and the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus. The series premiered to 2.5 million viewers, quickly growing to…… Continue Reading
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