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
Strangest North Carolina Laws That Still Exist No More Than 2 Sessions of Bingo Starting off the list of weird laws, per § 14-309.8, Bingo can only be played twice a week, and you’ve got to wait a full 48 hours between your games. Each session is capped at five hours because, let’s face it,…… Continue Reading
Did You Know? Carolina Panthers Edition Rushing Success The Carolina Panthers have maintained an impressive streak of 27 consecutive games with over 100 rushing yards, the longest active streak in the NFL. This accomplishment highlights their strong ground game, which has been imperative to their offensive strategy. Winning Streak The Carolina Panthers achieved a remarkable…… Continue Reading
North Carolina Division 1 Football Head Coach Salaries 10. Trei Oliver ($185,000) Trei Oliver, head football coach for North Carolina Central University, has an annual salary of $185,000. Coach Oliver began coaching the Eagles in December 2018 and has led the team to a 29-18 record. Coach Oliver was named MEAC Coach of the Year…… Continue Reading