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Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
President Donald Trump has mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared "one of ...
Raleigh police deal with multiple incidents around the city Saturday and Sunday
Raleigh police dealt with several incidents Saturday and early Sunday morning, amid revelers celebrating Independence Day.
TOURISM UPTICK: Small businesses say they're having a good summer as Americans travel closer to home
Small business owners in U.S. tourist destinations say they're seeing more Americans sticking closer to home this summer, In Asheville, small business owners have hoped touris...
NC Celebrates America 250
North Carolina celebrated America's 250th birthday with a number of events, including a celebration on the grounds of the State Capitol in Raleigh.
Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump's America 250 speech
- President Donald Trump's plans to commemorate America's 250th anniversary of independence with a rally on the National Mall have been complicated by severe storms that have ...
AMERICA AT 250: Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with political polarization and a heat wave as celebrations get underway across the United States on Saturday.
North Carolinians can soon use grants to pay for non-degree programs
A new policy, known as Workforce Pell, widens the scope of federal Pell Grants by helping lower-income learners pay not just for associate or bachelor's degrees, but for nonde...
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Russian officials say Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg. Kyiv continues its bombardment of Russia's oil infrastructure, creating a fuel crisis and...
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Creamy Crab Dip
Rich, creamy, and loaded with sweet crab meat, this hot crab dip is an irresistible appetizer that's perfect for sharing. Ingredients 8 oz cream cheese, softened ½ cup ...
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...
