11:38 a.m. • 2-11-12
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Ahhhh, the animated GIF. It was magical in those heady early days of the Internet. "Wow! A moving picture on my computer screen," we said in 1995.
Well, we've evolved past those animated files, but we now can enjoy them as art. Check out this list of eight animated GIF blogs.
American Idol and Garner native Scotty McCreery performs at N.C. State's Hoops 4 Hope. The circus is in town. And Olympic-level table tennis stops in Cary. Here's what's happening this weekend.
The Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation is sponsoring Play 4Kay events on Hillsborough Street starting Feb. 8 to support Hoops 4 Hope and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Showering your loved ones with goodies is always fun to do on Valentine's Day, but not if it leaves you drowning in debt! With a little planning and creativity, you can show your loved ones you care and stay within your budget.
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