The blooming of the WRAL Azalea Garden has been a constant symbol of the return of spring.  

WRAL Azalea Gardens: Everything you need to know for your visit

WRAL Azalea Gardens

Allergy season is here. It's earlier and stronger than expected.

In Depth with Dan: How pollen season is changing

Pollen on car

Due south of Fort Macon State Park, a little more than a mile offshore, the pirate Blackbeard's flagship lies at the bottom of Beaufort Inlet. Despite being under about 20 feet of water, the Queen Anne's Revenge site is often plagued by low visibility and dangerous currents (Tyler Dukes/WRAL).