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When do trick-or-treaters hit the streets this Halloween? We have the answer for nearly three dozen communities in the region.
Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor
Durham has the event for your family. Here are five of the most family-friendly annual events happening in Durham.
Discover the vibrant cultural tapestry and exceptional gastronomy of North Carolina's Triangle area.
Rachel Driskell, WRAL contributor
Raleigh is a great place for craft beer lovers. A great brewery not only serves the best brews around but also provides a great environment and experience.
Discover the top five doughnut shops in Durham NC, selected through a combination of WRAL Voters' Choice Awards and online reviews.
The more time you put into college preparation, the more likely you'll succeed in your studies. Use the insights of this guide to see tremendous results.
WRAL
What should be on your beach vacation checklist? Discover essential items you must pack for a perfect beach getaway. Click to get the complete list!
WRAL staff
Our pets enrich our lives in more ways than we can count. In turn, they depend on us for their safety and well-being. Here's how you can be prepared to protect your pets when disaster strikes.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a natural paradise that straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee with stunning mountain landscapes, lush forests, diverse wildlife and a rich cultural heritage.
Here's a list of the best free family activities in the Triangle and nearby.
Rachel Driskell and Tara Lynn, WRAL contributors
From interactive museums to captivating outdoor adventures, the Triangle offers an array of family-friendly activities that combine entertainment with learning.
Each year, lifeguards along the Carolina coast rescue hundreds of people. The majority of those swimmers are those caught in rip currents.
With its vibrant brewing scene and a deep-rooted love for quality beer, the Triangle offers an impressive array of local craft breweries.
North Carolina is a hotbed for hurricanes. Here are the best tips and facts for hurricane season in NC.
Categories of tropical storms can save lives. From category 1 to hurricane category 5, here's what you need to know about the Saffir-Simpson Wind Scale.
WRAL Staff
Looking for a great place to have dinner in Raleigh? We've got you covered. Here are 9 fantastic restaurants in Raleigh.
Eric Openshaw, WRAL contributor
2025 is designated as the 'Year of North Carolina'. In an effort to celebrate the state's character, lawmakers decided to celebrate all existing state symbols, instead of introducing new ones this year. State symbols must be distinctly North Carolina and ideally, something unique to the state.
Dezarae Churchill, WRAL contributor
It doesn't matter if you're a seasoned paddler or a novice eager to dip your paddle, kayaking offers a unique way to explore Raleigh.
There are lakes big and small near Raleigh, NC, so you have plenty of choices for fun on and around the water.
Don't risk giving your dog hazardous foods! Protect your furry friends by learning which human foods can be toxic for dogs so you can keep them safe.
It's that time of year when your child will be taking end-of-grade tests or EOGs. What are EOGs and how can you help them be better prepared?
Suzanne Wood, Raleigh Tutoring
Whether you're new to gardening or just want to expand your knowledge, here's everything you need to know to plant the perfect garden in North Carolina.
Have you visited Fenton in Cary? This is a guide to everything Fenton in Cary, NC, has to offer, including restaurants, retail, special events, movies and more.
Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
Students in third grade in North Carolina will take their first end of grade tests, plus a beginning of grade test. Find out which tests to expect for each grade.
The mere mention of standardized testing can cause anxiety for students and parents. When does your child start taking these tests? And why do they have to take them in the first place?
