Here To Help: Family
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Tests find cheap, clear Blu-ray players
If you like to watch movies, the in way to do it is with a Blu-ray player. This holiday, they are expected to be a top-selling electronic gift.
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Give food, get food in Chick-fil-A food drive
Customers who bring three items of non-perishable food to a Triangle-area Chick-fil-A Thursday can get a free chicken biscuit or sandwich in return.
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Wake County program can help with heating bills
Wake County will begin accepting applications for the North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) Monday.
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Chavis Heights neighborhood gets free Internet access
Raleigh Housing Authority community of Chavis Heights is getting three years of free Internet access and technical support.
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Save money while keeping your kids busy
Some local businesses that cater to young children are offering special discounts – a win-win for parents who want their young ones to stay involved and the businesses looking to boost revenue.
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Wake begins offering flu shots
Both FluMist and the shot for the seasonal flu will be available at a cost of $30 apiece beginning Thursday at clinics across Wake County.
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Wake County offers free Tdap vaccinations
Wake County Human Services has planned a series of free vaccination clinics offering the Tdap booster for students.
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Dental centers to offer free care days
Carolina Dental Associates will offer five free dental clinics in communities across the state this fall.
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Cumberland County program helps feed students
In Cumberland County, there are 550 children who are considered homeless, according to the school system.
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Triangle boasts free, outdoor family fun
The Triangle is a treasure trove of parks, playgrounds, ponds and plants. You can find family fun, times four, all for free in your own back yard.
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Durham police collect, distribute school supplies
Durham police are collecting school supplies for needy students this weekend.
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Discounted computers for sale at the Purple Elephant
At the Purple Elephant Computer Factory for KIDS, you can buy a computer at a very low cost.
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Farmer delivers produce to Wayne County seniors
For some seniors, a trip to the grocery store may be out of the question. However, Wayne County farmer Travis Uzzell is trying to help by bringing fresh fruits and veggies to the seniors.
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New pet adoption fees offer savings
The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center is offering older animals for adoption at lower prices.
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Wave of discounts puts beach trips within reach
To lure in wary consumers in a choppy economy, rental agencies have chopped beach homes' rent rates for last-minute travelers.
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Program helps vacationers feed the needy
Every summer, tourists flock to vacation rentals along the North Carolina coast. They stock the kitchens, often with more food than they can eat. So a food bank has found a way for that food to help others.
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Programs offer meals for children during summer vacation
The Boys and Girls Club of Eastern North Carolina and Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina started feeding programs this summer to make sure children eat healthy.
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Eat what you want, pay what you want at Wilson restaurant
The Rib Hut at 3711C Peppermill Drive in Wilson is letting diners pay what they want.
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Babysitting co-ops can be a win-win
For parents with young children, finding a babysitter you trust can be a challenge. Over time, it can also get expensive. Babysitting co-ops can save money on sitters, while also giving you peace of mind that your child is being looked after by someone you know and trust.
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'Medical musts' remain during a recession
Physicians say there are some medical exams and procedures that are necessary, even during cash-strapped times during a recession.
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Habitat for Humanity has homes for qualified buyers
Chances are you have probably heard of Habitat for Humanity, and maybe even volunteered. But, you may not know how the program works, or how easy it can be to own a home.
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Indoor, outdoor adventure found south of the Triangle
Families looking for adventure can find it for free at the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville and Raven Rock State Park near Lillington.
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Economic downturn raising suicide risks
WakeMed reports, 41 people committed suicide in the first quarter of this year. That is a 64 percent increase from 2008.
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Duke partners with community to improve medical care
The Duke Center for Community Research has partnered with Durham Health Innovations (DHI) and the Durham community to help improve medical care for residents.
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Mount Airy offers affordable trip down memory lane
Pack a picnic and plan for the past. Mayberry is just about two hours away.
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Moms looking for work can leverage stay-at-home skills
The majority of the people being laid off in the recession are men – 82 percent, according to a study by the New York Times. With dad out of work, many full-time moms are considering a return to the work force.
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Fitness centers bending over backwards to keep members
Several Triangle workout facilities are reporting a recent drop in memberships due to the down economy. However, the facilities are doing what they can to keep people working out.
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Federal stimulus reduces cost of COBRA for some
Bob Harvell, with the North Carolina Department of Insurance, said thanks to President Barack Obama's stimulus plan, the price of COBRA should be 65 percent cheaper for some people.
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Dog owner runs into problems over AKC registration
When a Willow Springs man hit a roadblock in getting that registration for his new puppies, he called 5 on Your Side.
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Have a kid? Buy used, not new, to save cash
The Triangle Mothers of Twins and Triplets holds a sale twice a year of gently used items to help members and the general public save money on items they will generally only use a few months.


































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