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A Whirlwind 40 Years of Carolina Cyclone at Carowinds

According to meteorological data, since 1980, there have been more than 100 tropical or subtropical cyclones that have affected residents of North and South Carolina. But in these past forty years, there has only been one Cyclone that the people...

Aug 28, 2020 by Andrew Stilwell Features 0

40 Facts to Celebrate 40 Years of Carowinds’ Carolina Cyclone

When thinking about the roller coasters at Carowinds’ roller coasters, your mind likely first thinks of the “new kids on the block,” Copperhead Strike and Fury 325. However, did you know that Carowinds is home to a true “Coaster Classic?”...

Mar 3, 2020 by Andrew Stilwell Features 1

Carowinds’ Coasters: From Tame to Thrilling

Edit: This article was originally written in 2015, and has been updated to include Carowinds’ “New for 2019” Coaster: Copperhead Strike I visited Carowinds this past Sunday for the first time as a “regular visitor” this season. After a relatively...