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Kelcey and Bill's fave date places
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, we decided to ask some of the folks in the newsroom their picks for romantic or date places. For our first installment, we got the WRAL morning team to give us their picks!
Downtown Nightlife Photos Jan 30- Feb 6
Browse Raleigh's downtown nightlife scene. Photos taken Jan 26 - 28 at Joel Lanes, The Oxford, Southland Ballroom, Downtown Bar and Grill, and more! Photos courtesy of Lazyday.com
2012 Krispy Kreme Challenge
WRAL's Out & About was on the scene for the Krispy Kreme Challenge in Raleigh on Feb. 4, 2012.
Sir Walter Wally sees his shadow
Raleigh's famous groundhog, Sir Walter Wally, saw its shadow Feb. 2, 2012, indicating another six weeks of winter.
Kelly Clarkson at the DPAC
Kelly Clarkson and opening act Matt Nathanson played the Durham Performing Arts Center on Jan. 31, 2012.
Big Miracle
Based on the true story of a small town news reporter and a Greenpeace volunteer who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice. Click here for showtimes.
Best late-night eats
Nothing wraps up a great night out with friends like a tasty late-night bite. If McDonald's is your only choice, out of necessity, then albeit. But rest-assured that if your social outings take you anywhere near our favorites in the Triangle for late-night eats, then you do have choices - and plenty of them.
Food truck rodeo in Raleigh
Food trucks parked outside the Progress Energy Center in Raleigh Jan. 31 to feed theater-goers at opening night of "American Idiot."
Best restaurant freebies
I love going to restaurants that give you just a little something to nibble on while you review the menu.
World's Toughest Rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls performed with broncs and bulls during the World's Toughest Rodeo at the RBC Center in Raleigh on Jan. 21, 2012.
Restaurant review: L'Uva Enoteca
Rustic Italian food in the American Tobacco Historic District makes business dining delicious.
Elton John headed to RBC Center
Elton John will play his hits at the RBC Center in Raleigh on Friday, March 16.
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Erik Smallwood Albulm Release Party
Shen Yun
Comedians, live music, food, raffles and WRAL Chief Meteorologist Greg Fishel. That's the lineup for Saturday night at Tuxedo Junction in Wake Forest.
The Hibernian in Raleigh is hosting a kick-off event Wednesday night for volunteers and participants in this year's St. Baldrick's Foundation head-shaving fundraiser.
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With Valentine's Day around the corner, it never hurts to learn a few new dance moves.
If you aren't competing in the Krispy Kreme Challenge on Saturday, then beware of these road closures in Raleigh.
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.
Tickets for Daniel Tosh's April 11 show at the Durham Performing Arts Center go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday.
WRAL fashion maven Brittany Tune gives us her tips on how to fine "tune" your wardrobe.
Tickets for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's March 19 show at the Greensboro Coliseum go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Prices range from $35-$98
More people are turning going gluten-free, whether they are allergic to it or not. If you or someone you know is gluten-free, Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen in Cary is offering a special cooking class this Saturday from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m.
Sarah Adams and her husband had a date night at Chef's Palette in Cary. Her favorite dish might surprise you.
There is no intermission in "American Idiot," and the rock does not stop. The pace and the pounding beats, the visual stimulation of 20+ screens and the energy of the ensemble contribute to an experience that leaves actors breathless and the audience exhilarated.
Ruckus Pizza in Cary is planning a special Valentine's Day wine dinner with a menu inspired by chocolate.
