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In rural North Carolina, Soul City was an ‘American Utopia’ unrealized

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In rural North Carolina, Soul City was an ‘American Utopia’ unrealized

“Soul City was caught between two opposing forces.” Author Thomas Healy writes about the downfall of a city aimed at building Black economic power.
The story behind North Carolina’s Soul City, a dream of  Black economic power

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The story behind North Carolina’s Soul City, a dream of Black economic power

They called Chapel Hill ‘The next Seattle.’ Here’s how this NC town leapt into spotlight.

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They called Chapel Hill ‘The next Seattle.’ Here’s how this NC town leapt into spotlight.

From ‘American Idol’ to Nina Simone and in-between, NC’s rich music legacy thrives

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From ‘American Idol’ to Nina Simone and in-between, NC’s rich music legacy thrives

There’s a story behind every piece of art. ‘ArtCurious’ podcast, book aims to tell them.

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There’s a story behind every piece of art. ‘ArtCurious’ podcast, book aims to tell them.

Give the gift of Dolly, NC music knowledge, Vivian Howard recipes and more this holiday

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Give the gift of Dolly, NC music knowledge, Vivian Howard recipes and more this holiday

NC writer Randall Kenan, a voice of Southern literature, dies at 57

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NC writer Randall Kenan, a voice of Southern literature, dies at 57

Launching a universe: NC author’s first YA novel debuts on NYT Best Sellers list

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Launching a universe: NC author’s first YA novel debuts on NYT Best Sellers list

Randall Kenan kept writer James Baldwin’s fire burning

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Randall Kenan kept writer James Baldwin’s fire burning

Your book drought is over. Local libraries are opening for takeout. Here’s how it works.

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Your book drought is over. Local libraries are opening for takeout. Here’s how it works.

We recommend these 10 books for your spring and summer reading pleasure

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We recommend these 10 books for your spring and summer reading pleasure

Book reveals new details about NC’s infamous Word of Faith Fellowship ‘cult’

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Book reveals new details about NC’s infamous Word of Faith Fellowship ‘cult’

‘Today’ co-host Jenna Bush Hager is coming to NC on book tour. Here’s how to see her.

Books

‘Today’ co-host Jenna Bush Hager is coming to NC on book tour. Here’s how to see her.

January 30, 2020, 8:30 AM
It’s a notorious racist incident from NC’s past. New book explains its origins, effects.

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It’s a notorious racist incident from NC’s past. New book explains its origins, effects.

January 9, 2020, 2:50 PM
Elizabeth Spencer, Chapel Hill-based author of ‘The Light in the Piazza,’ dies at 98

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Elizabeth Spencer, Chapel Hill-based author of ‘The Light in the Piazza,’ dies at 98

Need holiday shopping ideas? Here are some of our favorite books and DVDs of 2019

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Need holiday shopping ideas? Here are some of our favorite books and DVDs of 2019

Two new books offer a deeper understanding of Billy Graham

Books

Two new books offer a deeper understanding of Billy Graham

These are the best books of 2019 for kids and young adult readers

Books

These are the best books of 2019 for kids and young adult readers

November 16, 2019, 7:00 AM
Writer reimagines science-fiction and fantasy, bringing lesser-known characters to life

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Writer reimagines science-fiction and fantasy, bringing lesser-known characters to life

For NC writer, there’s a story behind every car he drives. ‘There’s a bond there.’

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For NC writer, there’s a story behind every car he drives. ‘There’s a bond there.’

Police don’t want kids at a North Carolina middle school reading this book

North Carolina

Police don’t want kids at a North Carolina middle school reading this book

Famous Cary Pink House gets to tell its own story. Tours available.

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Famous Cary Pink House gets to tell its own story. Tours available.

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