By Rachel Moody In his off-campus apartment kitchen, UNC-Chapel Hill sophomore Tate Mannell adds butter…
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A Walk for Peace: Raleigh Welcomes the Monks
Volunteers and faith leaders gather at Greg Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel to prepare a welcoming lunch for traveling Buddhist monks. As crowds assemble from Dorothea Dix Park to the North Carolina Capitol, Raleigh unites in celebration, fellowship, and peace, culminating in a powerful speech before thousands.
New Asia Continent to open at the N.C. Zoo this fall
The North Carolina Zoo will open a 12.5-acre Asia Continent this September featuring tigers, Komodo dragons and more. Designed for immersive guest experiences and top-tier animal welfare, the exhibit blends jungle landscapes with architecture. Funded by $152 million in state and private support, it’s expected to boost tourism and conservation awareness.
Believe it or not, Bigfoot is booming in North Carolina
In small-town North Carolina, Bigfoot tourism is fueling economic revival. From Littleton’s Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum to guided hunts in Bryson City and Uwharrie trails near Troy, believers and skeptics alike draw crowds. Experts say the allure lies in curiosity and possibility—faith in discovering something mysterious still unexplained.
Behind the Scenes Sneak Peek at NC Zoo’s Asia Continent
The North Carolina Zoo is preparing to open its 12-acre Asia Continent expansion this September. Featuring immersive habitats for animals like Malayan tigers, Komodo dragons, and otters, the project enhances visitor experience while boosting tourism and local growth in Asheboro. An accompanying infographic lets users explore featured animals interactively.
Venezuelans in North Carolina Watch Closely as Maduro’s Case Unfolds
When the U.S. took Venezuela’s president into custody, the shock rippled far beyond Caracas. In North Carolina, Venezuelans gathered around phones, family, and food. A UNC student seeking asylum and a Cary food-truck owner unsure about returning home, they reveal how communities are processing political shock from thousands of miles away.
Invisible hands: the communities of support behind the 19 monks’ journey
Story by Zoe Sinclair Photos by Allison Helms Sounds of rushing feet, moving tables and…
Venezuelans living in North Carolina left in limbo after Maduro’s ouster
Venezuelans living in North Carolina are left uncertain what will come next for their home country after the U.S. military operation that removed then president Nicolás Maduro.
What to Make of U.S. Intervention in Venezuela
But the relief was fleeting. Maduro’s loyalists and government forces remain intact and what happens next for Venezuela depends on how U.S. President Donald Trump plans to “run” the country.
‘They all need a shoebox:’ Operation Christmas Child sends love to children around the world
Children in Antigua open their shoebox gifts with excitement. Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child has…