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The Washington Area Historic Foundation is presenting their biennial Spring Homes & Gardens Tour on April 27th.
Raleigh's flower trail: Your guide to the best blooms, trails and springtime activities in the City of Oaks.
Heather Leah, WRAL multiplatform producer
Goose Creek State Park is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year. The park is located about ten miles east of little Washington, and sits right on the Pamlico River.
There's nothing like a romantic getaway to relax, unwind, and spend some quality time together. A weekend need not cost a fortune or be a long distance away. Explore romance in little Washington.
Your wedding is one of the most magical days in your life, and a wedding in little Washington is even more special. With beautiful scenery for photo opportunities, historic and unique venues, and a central location that everyone can agree on, this quaint town on the Pamlico River takes your nuptials to the next level.
Carolina Ballet's enchanting rendition of The Nutcracker preserves the tale of Clara's magical journey while adding modern flair through innovative staging and subtle updates. The production captures the holiday spirit, emphasizing the importance of imagination and the enduring magic of the season.
Shappelle Marshall
Collegiate Chapel Hill and its neighbor down the street, Carrboro, offer a one-two punch of fine dining, fun bars, art and local amusements.
Chantal Allam, WRAL contributor
Nestled in Scotland Neck is the world's largest collection of waterfowl. Now, the 18-acre facility is home to 3,000 birds.
Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer
If you're looking for a magical, hometown holiday experience this year, come to little Washington. With everything from children's events, seasonal concerts, to a festive lighted stroll along the river, you'll be sure to leave feeling merry and bright!
For Sanford visitors and residents, outdoor adventure is easy to come by.
Abbey Slattery, WRAL Digital Solutions
Private investors and Nash County are working to provide strategic commercial real estate opportunities. While shell buildings and speculative properties fill different needs, both allow industries to save time and money while finding the perfect location for their business to thrive.
If it's been a little while since you've spent time in Nash County, the beautiful region between the Triangle and I-95, it's time to see what you've been missing.
Carolina Ballet's production of Frankenstein is a hauntingly beautiful rendition of Mary Shelley's classic work.
Mandy Howard
Let's take a look at small North Carolina towns you may want to visit this season.
Tandra Wilkerson, WRAL contributor
In the fall, Yadkin Valley comes alive with changing leaves, festive events and vibrant local flavors -- here are some of the can't-miss highlights.
Whether you love a good ghost story, want something fun and fright-filled to do or just love learning about history, Little Washington has you covered this Halloween season.
By Paula Stephenson, Washington Tourism Development Authority
Looking for something to do this weekend? Just need a couple of days to relax or have a fun-filled getaway? Well, here's the 411 on some new & exciting things in little Washington this fall.
Each year, tens of thousands of teachers from around the world apply to become an Ambassador Teacher with Participate Learning and its partner schools and districts. This global interest allows for Participate Learning to host and employ some of the most dedicated, driven and talented teachers in the world.
David Arkin
It is estimated that by 2030, Latine students will make up 30 percent of public school enrollment. Participate Learning embraces that fact as an educational opportunity and has helped lay the groundwork for multilingual multicultural educational opportunities that will benefit all students.
The River Walk gallery in downtown Washington recently celebrated 25 years of providing a place for eastern North Carolina artists to connect with customers.
Participate Learning encourages students to develop skills that will enable them to succeed in the modern workforce and address the challenges of today and tomorrow through lessons using the Sustainable Development Goals.
Nash Community College and Nash County Public Schools have teamed up to create the WIN Academy, a program that provides a clear path to local, successful careers for high school graduates.
While the opening of Ascent Studios, a feature-film production company, made multiple headlines and huge economic waves in eastern North Carolina, Spring Hope's downtown revitalization is rewriting the script on mindful, sustainable growth.
Novel approaches to dealing with stormwater help prevent flooding while saving the city money.
Don Vaughan
Dr. Andrea Gentry-Apple had envisioned herself as a large-animal ambulatory veterinarian. She went to the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine with that goal in mind. However, after a fortuitous internship she learned that her passion was to help foster the love of animal medicine in others.
