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Titanic Exhibition to Honor North Carolina Postal Hero — Oscar Scott Woody Day on Aug. 13

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Often lost amid the tragedy of 1,500-plus people perishing in the 1912 sinking of RMS Titanic is the story of millions of pieces of mail that also … [Read more...] about Titanic Exhibition to Honor North Carolina Postal Hero — Oscar Scott Woody Day on Aug. 13

Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 10

U.S. National Whitewater Center hosts Build Your Own Boat on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 12 to 5:30 p.m. It's free to attend the festival, but … [Read more...] about Build-Your-Own-Boat competition at U.S. Whitewater Center Oct 10

Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, both locations

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is hosting Mecktoberfest for four weekends in 2026, two weekends at each of their locations: Olde Mecklenburg Brewery LoSo, … [Read more...] about Mecktoberfest at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery, both locations

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