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Photo Essay

North Carolina Symbols of the Season

Make it a Carolina Christmas: From the mountains to the coast, we found our state’s icons — official and honorary — in their best holiday dress.

by Katie Saintsing
8 Hours in Raleigh
Central

8 Hours in Raleigh: Exploring Our State’s Capital City

Our senior writer spent a day exploring some of the finer — and tastier — things our capital city has to offer.

by Jeremy Markovich
History

Why is Raleigh the Capital of North Carolina?

Raleigh wasn't always the capital of North Carolina. The story of how it became our state's seat of government is more complicated than you may think.

by Katie Quine

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