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Travel and Outdoors
Greenville, SC: The ultimate outdoor destination
Greenville, SC is filled with fun, scenic outdoor activities for the whole family.
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Lake Murray Country, SC: The perfect place to play + stay
Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,” there’s a lot to do and see in and around Lake Murray.
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An aerial view of Lake Murray Country, SC
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Lake Murray Country, SC: The perfect place to play + stay
Known as the “Jewel of South Carolina,” there’s a lot to do and see in and around Lake Murray.
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City Editor Anne beside the century plant.
Travel and Outdoors
Say “aloe” to WRAL Azalea Gardens’ century plant
The century plant typically blooms once every 10-30 years and can reach up to 35 feet tall — you don’t want to miss this rare bloom.
May 10, 2023
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Cat George
Slideshow of sights around New Bern, NC,
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Try This: Spend a weekend exploring New Bern, NC
See what we saw and what we ate as we waltzed around the quaint city of New Bern, situated just ~2 hours from downtown Raleigh on the Neuse River.
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3 ways to experience the arts in Columbia, SC
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Get wheelie excited, RAL: Bike Bonanza is coming May 5
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A large crowd of people on bikes lined down Fayetteville Street for Bike Month.
Travel and Outdoors
Get rollin’ for Bike Month in Raleigh
All month long, local bike shops and bicycling communities are hosting events and tune-ups to celebrate Bike Month in Raleigh.
April 28, 2023
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Cat George
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Travel and Outdoors
Become an expert on native flowers
Keep local love growing this spring with local plants.
April 18, 2023
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Dayten Rose
Someone shooting around a basketball at Fred Fletcher Park.
City
RALtoday answers local Reddit questions
You asked, we answered.
April 14, 2023
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Cat George
People drinking beer at bar
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Beer-lover’s getaway: Three must-visit breweries in Columbia, SC
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Two glasses of wine with a view of North Hills in the background.
Food
The sky’s the limit at these 8 rooftop bars
Take in views of the Triangle as you sip on delicious drinks.
April 5, 2023
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Anne Tate
A Breeze airlines plane being sprayed by a water cannon.
Travel and Outdoors
25 nonstop flights coming to RDU
The additional routes include 15 new nonstop destinations.
March 28, 2023
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Anne Tate
View of the Blue Ridge mountains at dusk.
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🐣 Hop on special Easter-week rates at The Omni Grove Park Inn
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The night sky with visible bands of the Milky Way.
Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
Protect the night by taking some simple actions Saturday, April 15-Saturday, April 22
March 22, 2023
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A historic home that can be toured during the Festival of Houses & Gardens.
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Here’s how to spend spring in Charleston, SC 🏠
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3 reasons to plan a trip to Columbia, SC
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A parade during Artisphere in Downtown Greenville
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Spring getaway: 6 Greenville, SC events worth traveling for
Pack your bags, Raleigh — we’re heading to Greenville.
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A two way, narrow bike lane with bicycle symbols and arrows indicating directions.
Travel and Outdoors
How much of your day can you spend on a bike in Raleigh?
We take a look at our bicycling infrastructure and how we can make the area more bikeable.
February 27, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel
Apply online and visit a local enrollment center ahead of spring and summer travel.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea
A sunset over water with docks and trees.
Travel and Outdoors
The ultimate road trip to Beaufort
Hit the road — we’re sharing all the details about what to do and eat, plus where to stay.
February 23, 2023
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Cat George
Two passports being held in the air.
Travel and Outdoors
Are you prepared to travel? Let’s find out.
From passport renewals to vaccination updates, here are some tips and tricks to know before jet-setting.
February 21, 2023
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Cat George
A heap of tomatoes and vegetation in a dark brown wooden bin outside.
Travel and Outdoors
The beginner’s guide to composting in Raleigh
We’re answering questions like “What is composting?” and “How do I compost in an apartment?”
February 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Bartender perfecting a hand-crafted cocktail.
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Road Trip: Visit Charlotte to sip, savor + celebrate its booming culinary scene March 8-22, 2023
The Queen City’s award-winning chefs and mixologists are coming together for an exclusive culinary event.
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Plan a winter weekend getaway to Fayetteville
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Fayetteville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
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See what Fayetteville has to offer 👀
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Ski lifts at Sugar Mountain.
Outdoors
7 places to ski, snowboard, and tube near Raleigh
Where to hit the slopes within five hours of the City of Oaks.
January 5, 2023
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Anne Tate
PNC Plaza
Travel and Outdoors
Where are Raleighites from?
We’re diving into the data behind migration patterns in the City of Oaks.
December 14, 2022
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Anne Tate
A rendering of a Bus Rapid Transit intersection.
Airports and Transportation
Wake County’s Bus Rapid Transit plans
The BRT system will increase connectivity between Raleigh and other areas in Wake County.
November 16, 2022
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Anne Tate
People sitting at Olde Mecklenburg Brewery.
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A fall getaway roundup of Charlotte’s must-visit places
Discover Charlotte’s best foodie experiences, autumnal outings + shopping escapes.
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Travel and Outdoors
All you need to know about RDU
To help make your entire process at RDU as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s 48 nonstop routes.
November 2, 2022
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Anne Tate
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