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Find a DNCR Holiday Event or Program Near You in 2023

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There’s a holiday happening to suit every taste at venues of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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NCSBE Finalizes 2023 Municipal Elections, Changes 2024 Absentee Ballot Date
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North Carolina Arts Council Announces $16 Million in 2023-24 Grants
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