But could geopolitical tensions hurt their mining tradition ... much or as minable pure quartz as Spruce Pine, in western North Carolina. It’s a geological Goldilocks, as raw minerals are ...

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Summer programs and camps are still available at a variety of places in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas.

The main characters in Kevin Williamson's Netflix series are a multigenerational cast of adults whose lives are glossier and ...

CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, N.C. -- The brightly colored sign along the S-curve mountain road beckons visitors to the Gemstone Mine ... The storm smashed into the North Carolina mountains last September ...

CHIMNEY ROCK VILLAGE, N.C. (AP) — The brightly colored sign along the S-curve mountain road beckons visitors to the Gemstone Mine, the “#1 ATTRACTION ... The storm smashed into the North Carolina ...

Back in the early days of the New World, the western region of what is now North Carolina was a gorgeous sprawl further than the eye could see of mountains, trees, rivers, streams, wildlife, and ...

Come celebrate the golden legacy that helped shape North Carolina and enjoy a weekend full of fun, learning and community ...

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TeamSense ranked all 50 states and the District of Columbia by their level of search interest in manufacturing topics.

Divine Finds in Sanford might be the most aptly named thrift store in North Carolina. The charming turquoise exterior hints ...

Summer is fast approaching, so why not plan a delightful vacation to one of the most marvelous small towns in the United ...