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Tar Heel Traveler: Catching up with Bill Leslie and his Celtic Peace

Scott catches up with the original Tar Heel Traveler, WRAL's Bill Leslie, as he released his third instrumental album.

WRAL's Bill Leslie served as Master of Ceremonies at Governor's Awards for Excellence

Former WRAL news anchor Bill Leslie served as the Master of Ceremonies for the first-ever online presentation of The Governor's Awards for Excellence. The awards recognize accomplishments outside of the usual scope of an honoree's job duties. Two honorees also received the Spirit of North Carolina award. This award recognizes a career of contributions, and until today had only been given twice since 1982.

VCA spotlight: Former anchor Bill Leslie finds mountain inspiration

Former WRAL morning anchor Bill Leslie is a two-time WRAL.com Voters' Choice Award winner for best twitter account. While he has grown to love it, Leslie said he didn't really want to join the social media site at first.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

VCA spotlight: Former anchor Bill Leslie finds mountain inspiration

Bill Leslie: Living with gratitude

I hope we can all find something to be grateful for today. There is a lot of work to be done to make this a better world for everyone.

Bill Leslie: Running across North Carolina

I must admit I was feeling a little smug about having visited all 100 North Carolina counties.

Bill Leslie: Would you visit all 100 North Carolina counties?

How many of you have visited all 100 North Carolina counties?

Bill Leslie: Why June may be the best time to visit the NC mountains

It was a good week to get away for a few days. The mountains of North Carolina offer a remarkable mental reset this time of year.

Bill Leslie: My hairy history

Bill Leslie gives us a peek at what his hair looked like in his childhood and teenage years.

Bill Leslie: Three comfort food recipes to try

Bill Leslie shares comfort food recipes sent to him by readers and his favorite shrimp and grits recipe from Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill.

Bill Leslie: Turning to comfort food during the pandemic

I enjoy reading recipes of comfort food during the current health crisis. It gets my mind off all the worries of the day.

Bill Leslie: Lake Johnson post about social distancing 'struck a nerve'

We have a fabulous greenway system in the Triangle. We should celebrate it by using it responsibly, especially during the current health crisis.

Bill Leslie: A frustrating Lake Johnson walk during the COVID-19 pandemic

It seems like common sense to me during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're walking two abreast and you encounter two people doing the same in the opposite direction, each pair should fall back into single file formation.

Bill Leslie: Bluebird babies have arrived

We now have babies in the backyard! Bluebird babies, that is.

Bill Leslie: A moment of calm from the NC mountains

Cindy and I traveled to the North Carolina mountains to deal with a few issues at our cottage in Glade Valley.

Bill Leslie: NC mountains bring calm, joy during pandemic

Bill Leslie and his wife, Cindy, reflect on the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains during the stressful pandemic.

Bluebirds make their new home in Bill Leslie's yard

We now have eggs in our bluebird nest.

Bill Leslie: Bluebirds, springtime and renewed hope

Bill Leslie and his wife Cindy watch a happy bluebird couple create a home in their backyard birdhouse. Bluebirds almost disappeared due to pesticides and loss of habitat, but their population has been revived--a reminder of springtime and renewed hope.