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Check out the local events happening near Raleigh. Click on the event titles below to see more information about each event.
New Hobbies to Try This Summer Beekeeping Summer is here and its time to get out in the sun. Beekeeping is a great hobby for anyone who likes to know that they are helping the world. Bees are essential to making food grow. They are pollinators so they travel from plant to plant spreading pollen.…
I can remember a time when there were few shade-loving shrubs from which to choose for the North Carolina landscape. In the early years of the “Weekend Gardener,” Erv Evans or those who filled in for him, would primarily recommend: acubas, rhododendrons, azaleas, or hydrangeas. Now there are a plethora of woody plants for the darker areas of your yard. What I am building up to is the world of Illiciums or Illicium parviflorum, illicium floridanum and illicium parviflorum anise shrubs. The leaves of this species have a distinctively pleasant scent when crushed. Most people say it smells like licorice, which is not my favorite. However, I do think it has a unique fragrance. The flowers of the floridanum have another distinctive attribute. They are pretty, a red to maroon color with a raw fishy fragrance. Some say it smells like a wet dog. This odor is not apparent unless the flower is right up to your nose. The plant usually blooms in April and May.
Meet Jason Todd, a gentle soul who may have started off a little shy, but quickly warmed up to the joy of playgroups. At first, he looked a bit unsure, but it didn’t take long for him to start showing his playful side. After a one-on-one session with a female dog, he was bouncing around…
If you’re a fan of hound dogs, Forrest might just be your perfect match! This sweet, gentle guy absolutely LOVES his sniff walks-he’s basically a professional scent detective, soaking up all the smells around him. While he can get a little excited and pull on the leash, a little redirection and he’s back on track.…
Sir Rod Stewart is set to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award and perform at the 2025 American Music Awards, marking the British rock legend’s return to the AMA stage for the first time since 2004. The 80-year-old Stewart joins the lineup of artists over 50 set to perform at this year’s awards ceremony, including Jennifer…… more >>
Hasbro is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Jem and the Holograms by releasing a new album, featuring six re-recorded songs from the original voice of Jem, Britta Phillips. Jem was an animated series that ran from 1985-1988, which featured outrageous ‘80s fashion and a synth heavy music soundtrack. In July, Hasbro is planning to release…… more >>
On Monday (May 19), Lorde revealed on social media that her next single, “Man of the Year,” is on the way soon. The post includes the single’s cover art – shot by American photographer Talia Chetrit – which features Lorde’s chest covered with a strip of duct tape, along with her caption: “Man Of The…… more >>
During a recent appearance on Outlaws with TS Madison, Chappell Roan candidly reflected on her experience of being labeled a ‘villain’ in the public eye, while expressing frustration with toxic fan behavior and societal expectations of pop stars. The Missouri native, who rose to fame in 2024 with her breakout hit, “Good Luck, Babe!,” emphasizes…… more >>
Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” made a surprising appearance in a recent episode of The Handmaid’s Tale. The reworked version of Swift’s lead single from her chart-topping 2017 album, Reputation, was featured in the opening scene of the penultimate episode of the Hulu series, as a group of rebellious handmaids…… more >>