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Actor, comedian John Morello

According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream makers churned out 1.38 billion gallons of ice cream, generating nearly 29,000 jobs and $1.8 billion in wages. You could say that ice cream is a deliciously cool catalyst for the economy.

Counting down the top 20 ice cream flavors in America

Butter pecan ice cream

Advice for graduates 

graduate throwing caps in the air

Meet this local mom who started her own event planning business

Meet Jordan Drake, who owns Haute House Kids.

July 4th fireworks to stay at Dix Park

Raleigh looks to bring back July 4th fireworks display

Scooters sold at Target recalled because wheel can fall off

Jetson Nova and Star 3-Wheel Kick Scooters are being recalled

Your guide to Pride in the Triangle

Rainbow flag waving outdoors (Adobe Stock)

This first weekend of June is filled with music, comedy and festivals.

Weekend best bets: Hot air balloons, comedy and more

First Fruits Farm Memorial Balloon Festival

Shangri-La: Miniature stone village from 1960s hidden in rural NC 

Shangri-la stone village in Prospect Hill, NC. 

100+ events to check out this June

100 events in June

Be your messy, chaotic, authentic self

WRAL contributor Nili Zaharony 

'My life is chaos'

Rain is helping WRAL's century plant not just grow but soar! 

WRAL's century plant skyrockets to 14 feet after recent rain

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

I was working at my desk when my dog came into the room. She sat down with a look.

Go Ask Dad: Doggone hard

Dog paws

Social media is harming our kids. That's the message from the U.S. Surgeon General after issuing an advisory about social media use and youth mental health. Lena Tillett goes 'On The Record' with a panel of experts and a mother and daughter to find out what it means for the future of our youth and what you can do to keep your children safe. 

On the Record: Social media, kids and mental health

TikTok, social media, smartphone

The Greensboro Science Center announced the arrival of a baby pygmy hippo with a video posted to Facebook.

Baby hippo born at Greensboro Science Center

Pygmy hippo 

A rainy day in Raleigh? Here are some indoor activities, places and spaces to keep you busy! 

9 things to do on a rainy day in Raleigh

Rainy conditions could lead to localized flooding

North Carolina lighthouses guide: Including how to get tickets, what days they are open and how to get there.

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

Within about a month's time, two separate incidents involving teenagers have happened in central North Carolina.

Experts, advocates discuss domestic violence warning signs

Domestic violence 

High school graduation is a time of great joy, nostalgia and celebration. Talk it Out NC wants to help families enjoy all those things while avoiding the regret that often comes when festivities include drinking alcohol underage. 

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

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

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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

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

With less than 30 days of school left on the traditional calendar, students are faced with both celebrations and demands.

Preparing an anxious child for the end of the school year

Mom helps child with homework

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

Photo tour: Raleigh home sells for nearly $2 million

House & Home

3-bedroom Raleigh home sells for nearly $2 million 

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

Home prices in Triangle down ahead of new report Tuesday

On cam: Dog saves puppy from coyote attack

Pets

Dog sickened after eating human waste laced with opioids 

Pet safety travel tips for the summer

Boston terrier gets his own indoor pool

Terrance is a 6-year-old neutered male cat. Interested adopters can get more information at https://spcawake.org/

Pet of the Day for June 2, 2023

Thursday's Pet of the Day is Copper! Copper is a very special 8-month-old puppy looking for a home. He was paralyzed as a newborn and is unable to use his back legs. He would love to find a family that can love him just like any other dog. Interested adopters can get more information at spcawake.org.

Pet of the Day for June 1, 2023

Angelica is an absolute sweetheart who adores human companionship. Anyone interested can fill out an adoption application at https://catangelsnc.org/

Pet of the Day for May 31, 2023

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

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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