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As more people and businesses choose to move to North Carolina, the real estate market has seen a significant impact. Yes, Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill (The Triangle) have seen changes, but plenty of growth is happening outside that area too in places such as Clayton, Pittsboro, and Garner. Real Estate Rush North Carolina takes a look at the changing housing landscape in the area to paint a better picture for people moving here or who have lived in the Tar Heel State for a while.​ The po ...
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Follow the Truth

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Who really killed Michael Jordan’s father? Follow the Truth is a true crime podcast re-investigating the murder of Michael Jordan’s dad, James R. Jordan Sr. and one of the men convicted of his murder. Daniel Green has served nearly three decades in a North Carolina prison maintaining his innocence in the killing. Veteran crime reporter Amanda Lamb questions the evidence, and explores whether this is a case of wrongful conviction.
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From mountaintops to sand dunes, the Carolinas' backroads and byroads hold legends and lore behind every hill and around every curve. From cryptids to cursed earth to people whose passions will surprise you, North and South Carolina are chock full of surprises. Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss them all!
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What the locals know… or need to know. Current topics and classic spots – the SCD crew will break it down each episode. Each episode the revolving group of hosts will address local topics, upcoming events, review Hickory staples, and throw some personal opinions in there as well. We’re big fans of Hickory, NC, and think you should be too. Andrew Moose: A transplant from Statesville, NC, and Lenoir-Rhyne graduate, Moose is the “Unofficial King of Hickory” (at least that what’s inscribed on hi ...
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A certain 19th century mansion in Wilmington has a haunted history, with legends abounding of desperate pleas etched in ice on winter nights and ghost tour participants being left frightened for their lives. But what does history have to say about one of Wilmington's haunted destinations? Upcoming Live Recordings: ConGregate 9 (Winston-Salem, NC, J…
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You've probably seen them around the southeastern United States: natural or artificial trees decorated with blue and green glass bottles attached to their branches. But did you know they're a practice from folk magic with over a millenium of history behind them? Join Michael and Charlie on a deep-dive into these and other, similar glass "decoration…
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Join Michael and Charlie as they interview Stephanie Freas from Carolina Fear Fest and Tonya Denny from Winston-Salem Paranormal Society about a boatload of cool stuff to do in the Carolinas! Links: Carolina Fear Fest - use code ArcaneCFF for a discount on weekend passes! (external site) Winston-Salem Paranormal Society (external site) Upcoming Liv…
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Beginning in 2022, WRAL Photojournalist Sean Braswell has tried to take the first step into homeownership; however, certain hurdles would come his way, including when he tried to take advantage of certain programs meant to help people like him buy a home. Now, in 2023, Braswell has had some positive developments and shares them in his real estate s…
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Join Charlie and Michael as they discuss a very old--perhaps even ancient--tale of a grim and inviting spirit said to reside in the depths of the French Broad River in the mountains of Western North Carolina! Also, if you're going to Carolina Fear Fest, discount code "ArcaneCFF" is good for 10% off weekend passes through May 5th, 2023. Suicide Prev…
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Baxter Walker and Kathy Gigac with Avison Young in Raleigh paint a brighter picture of local commerical real estate compared to the earlier days of the pandemic. Through an examination of changing trends and needs of clients, Walker and Gigac walk you through the current state of the market for commercial real estate. arv3bqmd…
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Join Michael and Charlie as they discuss the daring and adventurous life and career of Robert Smalls, a Civil War hero from Beaufort, SC, whose public service continued for decades after the war and whose work still benefits students and residents of South Carolina to this day! Links: The Audacity of Robert Smalls - TEDx Talk by Michael B. Moore (Y…
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Join Charlie and Michael for a timeline and discussion of the recent and very public experiences with balloons, UFOs/UAPs, and the US military. AC doesn't normally take on the news, but who could say no to stories like this? Links in the show notes for earlier episodes on related topics! Links: AC 00015: To the Skies! AC 00034: Strange Skies Over C…
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Nancy Grace has an infectious laugh, and down-to-Earth spirit, and was recently voted Best Real Estate Agent in the 2022 WRAL Voters' Choice Awards! Host Chris Lovingood and Nancy discuss what brings her so much success in her 16 years of real estate experience, what are the best practices for a realtor to establish good, long-lasting rapport with …
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Join Charlie and Michael for a deeper dive into the history and legends behind Stagecoach Rock, subject of our very first livestream in 2021! Links: "Historic Mebane Rock Will Not Be Destroyed as Housing Development Is Built" (Chapelboro.com) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-26th, 2023) GalaxyCon Richmond (Richmond, VA - …
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Does Raleigh, the state capital of North Carolina, have a giant forcefield to keep it from snowing there? Join Charlie and Michael for a fun and wide-ranging discussion of an urban legend about a natural phenomenon, plus delicious chicken sandwiches! Links: QuickBait: The Raleigh Weather Dome (IndyWeek.com) WRAL's Greg Fishel getting asked about th…
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When she was 15 years old, WRAL producer Kathy Del Hoyo had to try to translate the house buying process to her Spanish speaking mother. That moment stayed with her as she eventually learned to navigate the process for herself to buy her second home, this time in the Triangle. She shares what it’s like being a Latina homeowner in the area, and maki…
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Sometimes homeownership is just out of reach, so you settle for renting until you can make that big down payment. That's when you might run into another problem: high rent costs. It's a battle for some renters, and not one they're in alone. Lorena McDowell with Wake County's Department of Affordable Housing & Community Revitalization explains what'…
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Join Charlie and Michael in Charlie's garage to discuss holiday monsters and ghosts, plus a visit from our friend Tally Johnson! This is the audio track from our Winter Wondercast video posted on YouTube. Happy holidays, and we'll see y'all in 2023! Links: Arcane Carolinas Winter Wondercast 2022 (YouTube) Tally Johnson (Amazon.com) Upcoming Live Re…
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In September, Daniel Green came to court, fired his attorney of more than six years, and made a 30-minute oral argument on his own behalf for an evidentiary hearing. It’s not the way anyone expected the court proceeding to go down, even Daniel. Finally, we were able to speak with Daniel from prison and get his take on what happened that day and why…
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Join Charlie and Jessie as they interview three of the guests from the Upstate Spirits Conference in Abbeville, SC, in October of 2022: Mary Deese Hampton, Bishop James Long, and Rick Hayes! Links: Mary Deese Hampton (IMDB.com) Bishop James Long (external site) Rick Hayes (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret-Con (Cary, NC - February 24th-2…
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Join Charlie and guest host Jessie as they discuss stone tape theory, the Burt-Stark Mansion, Abbeville's historical significance, and interview two paranormal investigations groups: Carolina Ghost Whisperers and Stokes Paranormal Investigations! Links: Burt-Stark Mansion (external site) The Belmont Inn (external site) Upcoming Live Recordings: Ret…
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As realtor Ann-Cabell Baum with Glenwood Agency LLC notes, when the COVID pandemic hit, some people living in luxury condos set out to look for bigger spaces for more comfortable work-from-home experience. Some people even flocked to luxury townhomes for significantly larger spaces. As people sold their homes for upgrades, it showed realtors the re…
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