by Sara Cook | Oct 7, 2026 | Healthy Living
Halloween is supposed to be scary but preferably only in the fun, fake-spider, haunted-house, “who put that skeleton there?” kind of way. Between elaborate costumes, overflowing candy buckets, neighborhood parties, spooky decorations, and kids racing from one house to...
by Sara Cook | Sep 25, 2026 | Healthy Living
Fall sports in North Carolina don’t come with a one-size-fits-all backdrop. In the mountains around Asheville, cooler mornings can make cross-country practice a little more enjoyable. Across the Piedmont, Friday nights mean football, marching bands,...
by Sara Cook | Sep 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
There are plenty of reasons to look forward to fall in North Carolina. Cooler mornings make outdoor activities more comfortable, football season is underway, school schedules are in full swing, and communities from the mountains to the Piedmont fill their calendars...
by Sara Cook | Aug 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
The “dog days of summer” are traditionally considered the hottest and most humid stretch of the season, running from July through August. The phrase has ancient roots, tied to Sirius, the “Dog Star,” which appears in the constellation Canis Major. While Sirius doesn’t...
by Sara Cook | Aug 13, 2026 | Healthy Living
You planned the perfect day outdoors. Maybe you spent the afternoon boating on Lake Norman, tackled the rapids at the U.S. National Whitewater Center near Charlotte, or wandered through one of North Carolina’s many outdoor attractions. Hours later, you head home...
by Sara Cook | Jul 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
Back-to-school season looks a little different depending on where you live in North Carolina. Along the coast, families are squeezing in one last beach weekend before classes begin. In the mountains, cooler mornings are replacing summer camp schedules. Across the...
by Sara Cook | Jul 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
North Carolina is one of those states where outdoor plans can look completely different depending on where you are. One family may spend the weekend berry picking in the foothills, another may head to a community festival, while someone else spends the day kayaking on...
by Sara Cook | Jun 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in North Carolina tends to fill calendars quickly. Longer evenings, outdoor activites across North Carolina, neighborhood gatherings, shopping in Charlotte, and spontaneous plans to see a concert after work in Raleigh, all make it easier to spend more time...
by Sara Cook | Jun 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
North Carolina summers are anything but mild. From the mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, residents across the state experience long stretches of heat, humidity, and bright sun that can quickly turn everyday activities into a health risk. ...
by Sara Cook | May 28, 2026 | Healthy Living
Few places celebrate the Fourth of July quite like North Carolina. From fireworks over the Charlotte skyline to coastal celebrations along Wilmington’s waterfront and mountain festivals throughout Asheville and Boone, summer in North Carolina is packed with patriotic...
Recent Comments