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I-40 west closed east of Greensboro at Exit 135; detour posted, delays expected through 2 p.m. — Westbound lanes of Interstate 40 are closed east of Greensboro, at Exit 135 Rock Creek Dairy Road. Motorists must take Exit 135 and turn right. From Rock Creek Dairy Road, they travel to US-70 West. After 4.5 miles on U.S. 70 West, they make a left onto Mount Hope Church Road .They drive 2.4 miles on Mount Hope Church Road and make a left to return to I-40 West/ I-85 South.

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Recipe: Easy, no churn peach ice cream
Here's a fun and easy way to make homemade ice cream.

July 22, 2021 8:20 p.m. EDT
Muffins to Pops: Six recipes featuring strawberries
If you expect to come home with a bucket - or 10 - of fresh berries in the next couple of months, here are six recipes featuring the little red berries!

April 15, 2021 8:47 p.m. EDT
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4 benefits of active play for your child
From improved physical health to increased social skills, there are a number of positive impacts that active play can have on a child's life.

March 23, 2021 5:00 a.m. EDT
Get ready for Valentine's Day with these crafts, recipes
Are your children's valentines all signed and sealed or, are you like me, and just realized we're already a week into Feburary and nothing to show for it? We have you covered.

February 3, 2021 7:00 p.m. EST
Last-Minute Gifts: Museum memberships offer year-round fun
Christmas is nearly here and maybe a few of us are scrambling for one or two final gifts to stick in the stocking or pop under the tree. Here's why museum memberships make for an easy and great gift.

December 21, 2020 8:00 p.m. EST
Candy Overload? 9 local places to donate your extra Halloween candy
Did your kids get way too much? Or did you buy way too much? Here are four local groups that could really use all that extra candy in your house.

November 9, 2020 9:00 p.m. EST
Blueberry Picking: 12 places to pick blueberries across the Triangle
The state's blueberry farms are gearing up for the season. Here are local farms that have blueberry crops this year.

July 5, 2020 10:08 a.m. EDT
Take the Kids: Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve offers a peaceful place to take a hike
Looking for peace and relaxation? Head to this north Raleigh nature preserve.

March 19, 2020 8:30 p.m. EDT
Take the Kids: 'Hidden' rocks, resurrection ferns at Raleigh's Wilkerson Nature Preserve
Big rock outcrops. Rare resurrection ferns. A teepee. You'll see it all along a mile-long trail at north Raleigh's Annie Louise Wilkerson MD Nature Preserve Park.

March 12, 2020 9:00 p.m. EDT
Will spring come early? 4 Groundhog Day events in Raleigh, Garner this weekend
Local groundhogs Sir Walter Wally and Snerd will make their predictions on Sunday.

January 27, 2020 9:00 p.m. EST
Get out your dancing shoes: 12 daddy-daughter, family dances to celebrate Valentine's Day across Raleigh, Durham, Triangle
Local groups are gearing up for a season of Valentine's Day dances for families. Some are designed for dads and daughters. Others are designed for mothers and sons. And some are designed for the whole crew to spend a fun evening together.

January 27, 2020 8:55 p.m. EST
Day on, not off: 3 ways to celebrate MLK Day in Raleigh, Durham, Triangle
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is Monday, Jan. 20, this year. There are a variety of ways for kids and families to get involved, remember the Civil Rights leader and honor his work through service projects and events.

January 2, 2020 10:27 a.m. EST
Durham, Cary plan Kwanzaa celebrations
Community Kwanzaa celebrations are planned in Cary and Durham.

December 24, 2019 8:00 p.m. EST
Take a Hike: Parks in Raleigh, across North Carolina plan 'First Day' hikes
Ready to get back on track? Check these 11 First Day Hikes within about an hour from Raleigh.

December 25, 2019 10:45 a.m. EST
Last-Minute Gifts: Tickets to shows, games make for perfect presents
In this continuing series on last minute gifts that you can buy from the comfort of your home and don't clutter your house, let's talk about tickets to shows and sports games.

December 18, 2019 6:03 a.m. EST
8 ways to celebrate Hanukkah in Raleigh, Triangle in 2019
Hanukkah begins Dec. 22 this year and runs through Dec. 30. There are several celebrations to mark the holiday, the eight-day Jewish festival, in the Triangle.

December 16, 2019 9:44 a.m. EST
Here are the details on 30 Christmas parades and tree lighting ceremonies
Ready to celebrate the holidays? Towns across the Triangle are gearing up for tree lighting ceremonies and Christmas parades.

December 5, 2019 12:29 p.m. EST
Here's where to catch 'The Polar Express' on the big screen this Christmas season
Every year, local theaters bring back the 2004 movie, starring Tom Hanks, to the big screen. Here are a few places where you can find it.

November 26, 2019 10:10 a.m. EST
Where to park, when to go: 6 tips for taking kids to the Raleigh Christmas Parade
In the last decade, we've learned a lot about how to make the parade experience the best it can be.

November 22, 2019 5:39 p.m. EST
Take the Kids: Nutcracker, Cinderella, Rudolph, more holiday classics light up Triangle stages
Live performances - from the classic Nutcracker to the zany Cinderella to the long-running A Christmas Carol - have become Christmas traditions for many families across the Triangle.

November 15, 2019 9:05 a.m. EST