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Tar Heel Traveler : Randy Jones, the Cowboy from the Village People

Randy Jones, best known as the Cowboy from the Village People, will be at the GalaxyCon event in Raleigh this weekend. He talks about his career in music and more.

73-year-old woman takes swimming lessons for the first time, decades after near-drowning

Pools in your area may be closed for the season, but that doesn't prevent drownings from happening all year long. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 10 people die each day due to unintentional drowning.

Shamarria Morrison, WCNC

73-year-old woman takes swimming lessons for the first time, decades after near-drowning

YMCA providing post-pandemic social, emotional support for children

In March 2020, the pandemic led to public school closures across the state in favor of remote learning which lasted close to a full year.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

YMCA providing post-pandemic social, emotional support for children

YMCA of the Triangle President to retire after more than 50 years

YMCA of the Triangle President and CEO Doug McMillan announced he will retire later this year.

12-year-old Black athlete nearly disqualified from swim meet for swimsuit

During a Sunday swim meet at a YMCA in Wisconsin, controversy arose after one 12-year-old athlete wore a Black Lives Matter swimsuit. IN LIGHT OF AMIR LOCKE'S DEATH... LEIDY.. WHO IS 12-YEARS-OLD... WORE A SWIMSUIT DISPLAYING THE WORDS "BLACK LIVES MATTER."

12-year-old swimmer nearly disqualified from Wisconsin swim meet for wearing 'Black Lives Matter' swimsuit

A 12-year-old Black swimmer was nearly disqualified from a meet in Superior, Wisconsin, for wearing a Black Lives Matter swimsuit.

Joe Sutton, CNN

12-year-old swimmer nearly disqualified from Wisconsin swim meet for wearing 'Black Lives Matter' swimsuit

YMCA Super Skippers hop through downtown Raleigh

The competitive Triangle jump rope team performed during the 2021 Raleigh Christmas Parade.

Taylor Family YMCA reinstitutes temperature checks, daily screenings after staff member tests positive for COVID-19

A spokesperson for the YMCA said parents of campers were directly exposed were called, while the rest of campers were looped in through email.

Kenly woman donates stimulus check to Fort Bragg YMCA food pantry

A Kenly woman who felt as though she did not need her recent stimulus check made the decision to donate the money to the Fort Bragg YMCA food pantry.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL Durham reporter

Kenly woman donates stimulus check to Fort Bragg YMCA

A Kenly woman who felt as though she did not need her stimulus check decided to donate it to the Fort Bragg YMCA.

Gyms adjusting safety protocols as New Year's resolution crowds begin

Getting in shape is a top resolution for many as we head into a new year. For some, this year is about losing the quarantine weight but many need to lose the fear of COVID-19 first.

Kirsten Gutierrez, WRAL reporter

Gyms adjusting safety protocols as New Year's resolution crowds begin

Pandemic affects New Year's fitness resolutions

Getting in shape is a top resolution for many as we head into a new year. For some, this year is about losing the quarantine weight but many need to lose the fear of COVID-19 first.

Celebrating Raleigh Christmas Parade: YMCA Super Skippers

The YMCA of the Triangle's competition youth jump rope team is dedicated to promoting physical fitness through jump rope as a lifetime sport and by fostering confidence, discipline, responsibility and leadership.

YMCA reopens Triangle locations with major changes in place

After being closed for 177 days because of the coronavirus pandemic, the YMCA of the Triangle reopened most of its local branches on Wednesday.

MARY ANN WOLF: Let's take students' advice. Move forward, grasp opportunities

Monday, Aug. 17, 2020 -- Today may not include the same back-to-school photos of our kids climbing onto the yellow school bus, racing to find friends at lunch or having practice after school. It's ok for all of us to be sad about those missed moments. However, as our students shared, we are still moving forward and have opportunities to support them.