Love Coverage

Tar Heel Traveler: Artist Grace Ho displays love and devotion through artwork

Artist Grace Ho has acrylic artwork displayed in her studio on Vance Street in Clinton. She is a Chinese American artist with a studio in downtown Clinton. Grace paints what she feels, her artistry is a depiction of love and devotion.

Raleigh couple hits milestone, celebrating 75 years of marriage

Robert and Lillie Smith have been married for 75 years. Family and friends celebrated the couple as they hit number 75 in Raleigh Saturday afternoon.

Pet of the day for March 2, 2023

Beau, who is 13 years old, weighs 18 pounds. He welcomes visitors with warmth and love and is content to hang out with anyone he meets.

Korean War veteran reunited with first love

70-year journey to find lost love ends with reunion for Iowa Korean War veteran

An increasing amount of Americans are struggling to find love

If you feel like Cupid continually misses you with his arrows of love, you're not alone.

Tips on finding love during the pandemic

Finding a partner during the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many. Professional matchmaker Tara Nelson has tips ahead of the Valentine's Day holiday.

Man takes break from running NYC Marathon to propose to girlfriend

A man takes a quick break from the New York City Marathon to propose to his girlfriend.

Season after season, Benson man decorates parents' gravesite

Death is not easy when a loved one is lost, but maybe the love is not gone, perhaps that door can remain open.

'Thelma at home to Joe overseas:' A Cary veteran's love story

WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler Scott Mason tells a 100-year-old Cary veteran's poignant love story.

Coronavirus pandemic changing how people look for love

If you're wondering when it will be safe to date again, or how to do it -- you're not alone.

Mikaya Thurmond, WRAL anchor/reporter

Love takes flight

Pilot Nicholas Reynolds plots an unusual flight plan to help propose to his fiance.

Florida artist sets out to spread love across the country

A Florida artist set out on a mission to spread love across America during what's been a challenging 2020.

'I'm not gonna let him go': Couple dies within minutes of each other

Les Atkins describes losing both of his parents this week as "being in the middle of both a horror movie and a beautiful love story."

Brian Mims, WRAL reporter

Stories can connect us on Father's Day

Many families must come up with new ways to be together during a Father's Day spent apart. Perhaps stories can play some role across the miles.

Liisa Ogburn

Chess champions' romance blossoms in Durham

Sabina is from Romania. Elshan is from Iran. They've already traveled the world, competing against the world's top chess players. Now, they're growing their relationship in Durham.

Tara Lynn: Love lessons - teaching our kids to love themselves

It's February so queue all the romantic commercials and marketing messages that tell us we need somebody to send us flowers, take us to dinner or buy us jewelry to feel loved or be loved.

Tara Lynn

Keep the love going

The L.O.V.E. Show takes center stage the day after Valentine's Day. The performances are Saturday at 3 and 7 p.m. at Halle Cultural Arts Center in Apex.

Former NC State student who became media sensation now set to marry

A former North Carolina State University student who made national headlines six years ago for storming the court in a wheelchair after his school racked up a big win over Duke is making news again.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Marriage nears for ex-NC State student

A former NC State student is set to tie the knot after he and his girlfriend met following a celebration over an NC State basketball win.

The beauty of marriage at midlife or late in life

I love a wedding between young, first-time initiates. (I do.) But I have to say, I've come to especially appreciate the love stories that bloom in spite of the more challenging and complicated soil they are rooted in. Or maybe they bloom because through hardship, they have come to understand that there is nothing more important than this.

Liisa Ogburn

Couple celebrates 62 years of love...and burgers

A Texas couple celebrated their 62nd anniversary at the Whataburger restaurant they visit twice each day.

Puppy leads to romance connection

A dog mom of two, Savannah Campbell was killing a few minutes and decided to pop into a PETCO when saw Rosie, a 7-week-old puppy. She hit it off with his owner, Daniel Vance, but failed to get his number. That started a social media search.

104-year-old fisherman catches 94-year-old girlfriend

96 years after casting his first line, Harold Nelson is still fishing. Now he's at the water's edge with his 94-year-old girlfriend by his side.

'Right from the start': Couple married for 70 years are definition of love, commitment

Neil and Beatrice Belanus are the definition of love and commitment. Both are 91 years old and, this weekend, they will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.

Bryan Mims, WRAL anchor/reporter

Never go to bed angry: Couple married for 70 years shares recipe for happiness

Neil and Beatrice Belanus are the definition of love and commitment. Both are 91 years old, and this weekend, they celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary.