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The pups have brought statewide attention to Asian small-clawed otters, which are considered a vulnerable species.

Otter family upsizes to new habitat at NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher

Two Asian small-clawed otter pups

Go Ask Dad: Doggone hard

Dog paws

On the Record: Social media, kids and mental health

TikTok, social media, smartphone

Baby hippo born at Greensboro Science Center

Pygmy hippo 

9 things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh

Rainy conditions could lead to localized flooding

Lighthouse road trip: Here's how to visit each of NC's iconic lighthouses 

NC lighthouses tour: Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

A Wake County program is making preschool available for dozens of families who would otherwise not be able to afford it.

Wake Three School gives all families a chance to enter preschool

Experts, advocates discuss domestic violence warning signs

Domestic violence 

Ideas for graduation celebrations: all the joy -- none of the regret

Spotlight: Sponsored: Ideas for graduation celebrations: all the joy -- none of the regret

Weekend best bets: Animazement, food truck rodeos

Animazement 2018

6-foot-tall baby born at NC Zoo

Baby giraffe born at NC Zoo

Most locals have walked past the slowly fading mural at the corner of Harrison and Chatham -- but do you know about its secrets?

Clues and codes: Cary mural hides 173 years of secrets to town's past

Cary Then & Now: Mural hides secrets to town's history

The annual First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival has been rescheduled to next weekend due to weather concerns, organizers announced Tuesday. 

Memorial Balloon Festival postponed due to weather concerns

First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival

My eldest is in a public Wake County School and has a 504 Plan. My middle child is in a Private Pre-K and has an IEP, an individualized Education Plan.

IEP, 504 Plans: Navigating special services for your child

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North Carolina state senators recently proposed a bill that youth sports "shall not include awards for participants based solely on their participation."

Go Ask Dad: Participation trophies

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We have some great ideas for fun that aren't too far away! 

6 great day trips from Raleigh that are not the beach

Greensboro Science Center

Zebra Robotics has locations in Cary, RTP, Holly Springs and north Raleigh.

Robotics, coding are key for kids at this business

Zebra Robotics

Teenagers will officially be allowed to open a Venmo account with their parent's permission, the company said Monday, expanding the popular social payments app to an age demographic that is likely to embrace it almost immediately.

Teens can now set up their own accounts for Venmo social payments app

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Swim lessons are a good start, but there are other steps that parents can take to make sure children know how to avoid drowning.

Basic water safety can save a life

Pool season is upon us! Find a local pool or sprayground near you. 

Pool season is here: Find one near you

dog on airbed in the pool

Breast cancer screening saves lives, but when to start screening hasn't always been clear. While the age to start has been debated in recent years, most experts now agree that women should start having mammograms at age 40.

When should you get a mammogram?

Doctor and Patient on Mammography Examination

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My daughter's senior prom took place in April.  As I rushed around town on last minute errands - picking up corsages and heel inserts for her shoes - my mind kept drifting back to my mom.

Alzheimer's: Mom was my No. 1 fan

Alzheimers team shirley

Donor milk needed: WakeMed event aims to find more breastfeeding women

WakeMed's milk bank

Go Ask Dad: Bruh time

Mama Mommy Mom Bruh

Amanda Lamb: Mother's Day

Amanda Lamb's daughters

Mother's Day 2023: Your guide to gifts, fun, recipes and more

WRAL guide to Mother's Day

Preparing an anxious child for the end of the school year

Mom helps child with homework

May is Women's Health Month, but a lot of women are suffering with private health issues like incontinence and pain in silence.



Women's Health Month: Why women suffer in silence from issues 'down there'

Women's health 

5 ways to celebrate Mother's Day with loved ones with Alzheimer's disease or dementia 

Caregiver Reading Journal

Alzheimer's: Planting happiness on Mother's Day

Mother's Day tea

Harper Park: New inclusive playground opens in Knightdale 

Harper Park in Knightdale

Psychologists offer these 10 recommendations for safe, sane social media use

Here are the things you can wash less often to lighten laundry load

House & Home

Home prices in Triangle down ahead of new report Tuesday

'There is no middle class': Working families struggle to find housing in Charlotte

The startup ecosystem

Dog sickened after eating human waste laced with opioids 

Pets

Pet safety travel tips for the summer

Boston terrier gets his own indoor pool

On cam: Man dumps cat on Boston street

Our Pet of the Day is the 15-week-old Zahara. This sweet girl is adventurous, and will need some extra attention because she's quite the escape artist. Zahara does well with other dogs, and with consistent training, she will make the perfect addition to a loving family. To learn more about her, visit goldenrescuenc.org.

Pet of the Day: May 28

Meet Mama Rose -- also known as Rosie! She's an affectionate family dog, who is friendly with everyone she meets, including other dogs. She's 65 pounds and around 4 years old. Rosie was found near a landfill, where she became a loving and protective mama to her first litter of puppies. She's healing after being hit by a car, but her limp doesn't hold her back from her love to run and play. To learn more about Mama Rose for adoption, visit LoveMuttRescue.org.

Pet of the Day: May 27, 2023

Meet Jigsaw! Jigsaw is an 8-year-old senior dog weighing 55 pounds. He will drop everything for head scratches or a treat. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org

Pet of the Day: May 26, 2023

Brooklyn and Bandit came to SPCA Wake after their previous owner sadly became terminally ill. Their wish was for them to find a wonderful family to ensure they are loved and cared for for the rest of their lives. Brooklyn is the big one and she's 6-years-old. Bandit is a 7-year-old boy.  Brooklyn does a great "sit" whereas Bandit prefers to stand up and dance for his treats. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org.

Pet of the Day for May 25, 2023

Meet Aspen! She's happy 4-year-old and good-natured girl with a beautiful smile. This gentle lab is affectionate and LOVES belly rubs. She enjoys long walks and relaxing on her dog bed with her favorite toys. Aspen is house and crate trained. She prefers a cat-free home with other dogs or by herself. Learn more at www.PawsForLifeNC.org.

Pet of the Day: May 24, 2023

Pet of the Day

The 1993 murder of Michael Jordan's dad James sparked international attention - but there's so much the world doesn't know about the case against Daniel Green

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