Valentine's Day Coverage

Craft 35 romantic cocktails & toast to a Valentine's Day you won't forget

Let's explore 35 romantic and flavorful concoctions that'll turn your ordinary Valentine's Day into an unforgettable memory

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

The world's tallest valentine lights up south Florida skyline

The world's tallest digital valentine is lighting up the South Florida skyline for this year's holiday of love and romance.

Florists are hard at work for the busiest day of the year: Valentine's Day

Florists are hard at work for the busiest day of the year: Valentine's Day

Many shoppers have plans to use the holiday - and their wallets - to show how much their loved ones mean to them.

Vintage Valentines: Collecting love letters from our culture's past

The cliche ideas of Valentine's Day -- the roses, chocolates, and construction paper cards -- are not what this collection is about. The history of Valentine's cards is rich: they are the love letters of culture's past.

Story by Sammy Ferris; Video by Jacob Karabatsos; Photos by Carmen Chamblee; Audio by Aurora Charlow for UNC Media Hub

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your kids with these crafts, recipes

Valentine's Day is almost here and that means boxes of candy, heart-shaped cards and more fun.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

No Valentine? Treat yourself with Consumer Reports' top-rated, self-care products

Just because you don't have a valentine on Valentines Day doesn't mean you can't treat yourself. WRAL consumer reporter Keely Arthur has Consumer Reports' top-rated products to help your self-care routine.

Self-love: Consumer Reports' top splurge items for Valentine's Day

Love it or hate it, Valentine's Day might be a great opportunity for some self-love.

Keely Arthur, WRAL consumer reporter

Romance on Fayetteville Street: A 1940s Raleigh love story

From first jobs to first dates, Fayetteville Street has seen its share of young love. In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a classic 1940's Raleigh love story.

Heather Leah, WRAL digital journalist

Uber, Lyft and Deliveroo workers in US and UK plan Valentine's Day strike

Thousands of drivers for ride hailing services and food delivery riders in the United States and United Kingdom are planning to strike on Valentine's Day in disputes over pay and working conditions.

By Anna Cooban, CNN

Where to find the best local chocolate, cookies this Valentine's Day

Craving something sweet this Valentine's Day? Try one of these options!

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Raleigh Waffle House locations serving up romance for Valentine's Day

The popular southern diner chain is offering up romantic-themed Valentine's Day meals for another year.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Top ways, places to celebrate Valentine's Day in Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill

Whether you're planning to spend Valentine's Day with your significant other or family, here are some fun ways you can celebrate in the Triangle!

WRAL staff

Make Valentine's Day baskets for your kids

Instead of chocolate, try giving your children a Valentine's Day basket with some of their favorite things!

Jamei McGee, WRAL contributor

6 NC chocolate shops to check out

Searching for the perfect Valentine's Day gift? You really can't go wrong with chocolate from one of these shops in and around Raleigh.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Valentine's Day events: 20+ ways to treat yourself this Valentine's Day

Out and About has your guide to great Valentine's Day gift ideas including local food and wine!

WRAL staff

Valentine's Day Deals 2024: Restaurants, flowers, gift card offers

There are some lovely Valentine's Day offers for roses, floral bouquets, bonus gift card promotions, restaurant meals, retail deals and more!

Behind the petals: A florist's battle plan for Valentine's Day

How a florist prepares of Valentine's Day.

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer

Date night ideas: Local restaurants to try this year

This is our list of local favorites we can't wait to visit again and new ones we want to try.

Amy Davis, WRAL contributor

Valentine's Day gifts under $25: Spa gift sets, chocolate, jewelry

Amazon has some lovely Valentine's gifts under $25 for everyone you love!

Fallon's Flowers started preparing for Valentine's Day weeks ago

Love is in the air and so is the smell of flowers at Fallon's Flowers North.

Kasey Cunningham and Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL reporters

Pizza Hut's 'Goodbye Pies' campaign wants to aid your breakup woes

(CNN) -- Relationship on the brink? Pizza Hut wants you to say goodbye with a Hot Honey pie.

By John Towfighi, CNN

Guide to the best florists in the Triangle 💐

Explore the Triangle's top florists, from Raleigh's historic Fallon's Flowers to Durham's customer-focused Floral Dimensions and Chapel Hill's creative Purple Puddle. Discover the perfect blooms for any occasion!

Kaila Curry, Audience Engagement Producer

Love is in the air! 💘 Celebrate Valentine's Day your way in the Triangle

Whether with your sweetheart, galentine squad, or enjoying a solo adventure, the Triangle has something special for everyone to let love bloom.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

This New Jersey animal shelter will neuter your ex - well, kind of

A New Jersey animal shelter has come up with a unique solution for anyone who has ever felt like their ex shouldn't reproduce. As part of a Valentine's Day promotion, Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center in Blackwood is offering to name a feral cat after a donor's ex - then neuter or spay the cat in question.

Zoe Sottile, CNN