Residents of North Carolina are already enjoying the longer days, but the first day of spring is still not here just yet. The first official day of spring for 2026 will help usher in the weekend.

Residents of North Carolina ― and most of the rest of the U.S. ― set their clocks forward one hour March 8 for the yearly beginning of daylight saving time. The yearly "spring forward" doesn't mark ...

Daylight saving time has begun, meaning the spring season is inching closer. The first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, also known as the vernal equinox. It happens when the sun shines ...

It's officially the first day of spring. The vernal equinox is March 20, which means winter is finally over. Unfortunately, it also means the ants that survived the mild cold season will be out in ...

Spring has a way of stealing the spotlight after a long winter. Brighter blooms, warmer days, and longer evenings truly make the season feel like a fresh start—and the calendar doesn't hurt, either ...

The first day of spring in 2026 is Friday, March 20, which is also the date of the vernal equinox. The vernal equinox results in nearly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of night across the world. In ...

It may not feel like spring just yet in Upstate South Carolina, but the first true day of spring is almost here. In less than 48 hours, spring 2026 will begin. And despite the frigid temperatures and ...