Joshua Trent Brown Wins Fiction Honor at NC Book Awards
The 2026 North Carolina Book Awards and the N.C. Literary and Historical Association announced their honorees, with the ceremony set for Dec. 4 in Raleigh.
North Carolina Entertainment News
For readers in North Carolina, this page covers cultural events, the arts, media industry shifts and live performances. Reporting tracks major entertainment developments that impact the state and the industry.
Music
Darren Jessee Releases Single 'Shoulder Season'
The folk musician's new single, produced by Josh Kaufman, previews a solo album scheduled for 2027.
Other
Live Poll
Do you think campus-wide competitions like this build real community among students?
NC State Wins North Carolina Milk War
Students across North Carolina competed to drink the most milk in a campus contest tracked on Instagram.
Television
Grifton Native Robert Hill Wins Daytime Emmy
The North Carolina producer earned his first Emmy for his work on the legal series Justice for the People with Judge Milian.
Film
Live Poll
Do you believe local legends and oral histories are important for preserving your community's history?
Tricky Sam Documentary to Premiere in April
The three-part series exploring the life of Milton Covel is scheduled for a theatrical debut on April 10, 2027.
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