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Trump surveying devastation in North Carolina, California

January 24, 2025 Community News

President Donald Trump on Friday headed to North Carolina to survey damage from Hurricane Helene and California amid wildfires that continue to ravage the southern part of the state.

Biltmore Estate closed until at least Oct. 15

October 2, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The Biltmore Estate will be closed until at least Oct. 15 following Hurricane Helene.

AccuWeather increases preliminary estimate of total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Helene to between $145 billion to $160 billion

September 30, 2024 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

AccuWeather has increased its estimate of the total damage and economic loss from Hurricane Helene to $145 billion to $160 billion.

Feds announce $290 million for Charlotte runway project

September 24, 2024 Sightseers’ Delight

The federal government announced $290 million in Airport Improvement Program funding for Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

Feds sue Norfolk Southern over delayed Crescent trains

July 30, 2024 Todd DeFeo

The federal government has sued Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern, saying the company is violating federal law by delaying Amtrak’s Crescent trains that operate between New York and New Orleans.

Cooper, for the moment, brushes against long absence

July 26, 2024 The Center Square

North Carolina has been two decades without a representative on a major party’s ticket for president, and 155 years since it last had a native son in the White House.

Urban attractions bolster North Carolina’s tourism statistical surge

August 24, 2023 The Center Square

In the Raleigh area, 64 conventions drawing 100,050 room nights in 2022 officially marked a full comeback from the pandemic, generating what officials estimate as $70 million in economic impact from conventions alone.

Lawmakers introduce bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction

September 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction nationwide.

Historic Hotels of America adds 22 new members

February 18, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Historic Hotels of America recently welcomed 22 historic hotels into membership in 2015.

One-of-a-kind Ansel Adams opening in Winston-Salem next spring

September 25, 2015 The Travel Trolley

An exhibition of work by famed photographer Ansel Adams will open at Reynolda House Museum of American Art in Winston-Salem, N.C., next spring.