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If you gained weight during the pandemic, you are not alone.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Rodrigo recently released her first album, “SOUR,” and the world hasn’t been the same since.

Asheville, NC miller Jennifer Lapidus is considered one of the leaders of the cold stone-milled flour movement in the South.

National Earth Day is celebrated annually on April 22.

It’s got everything you need to know about visiting a U.S.national park.

Paraprosdokian, from the Greek for “beyond expectation,” is a wordplay in which the end of a phrase is an unexpected twist, used for humorous or dramatic effect.

The US began to experience initial effects of COVID-19 just about the same time that many collegians were making vacation plans for spring break.

There’s been chatter about Starbucks’ secret menu, and while there’s no underground lair where top-secret recipes are created, there are off-menu drinks that are frequently requested.

Despite its popularity today, Valentine’s Day has dark and negative origins.

Did you know many Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) lack the resources needed to maintain fully staffed fundraising departments? With federal resources decreasing yearly, Howard University graduate Dominique King knew a change was needed.

This past year has left us missing a lot of things, one of the biggest being traveling.

Can’t you just picture yourself lounging by the pool with magnificent views of the red rocks at the Magical Sedona Home? Or dine on the patio with valley views.

Millions of people worldwide suffer from facial damage due to cancer, burns or genetics.

It’s time to get creative and finally use the half-empty boxes of pasta and rice, cans of beans and other neglected items hiding in the back of the cabinet.

A few weeks ago, I helped with my granddaughter’s nighttime routine. It always starts the same way: she selects four books from her impressive library, hops in my lap and follows my narration.

Travel writer Jason Frye knows North Carolina, a state he fell in love with during vacations when he was growing up in West Virginia. He’s written several guidebooks about the Tar Heel State and his two latest are “Moon North Carolina: With Great Smoky Mountains” and “Moon North Carolina Coast: With the Outer Banks.”

Somewhere over the rainbow, near Beech Mountain resort, Oz lovers can head off to see the wizard during Land of Oz’s Journey with Dorothy.

Cleanse your palate and prepare to sample spirits from over 40 different distillers at the Spirits of NC Festival on June 15.

Escape the urban jungle for the serene forest of Eno River State Park, a 3,900-acre refuge with secluded trails and soothing sounds of the river for which it’s named.

Over 50 food trucks and beer vendors from near and far will make their way to Fayetteville Street for the Downtown Raleigh Food Truck Rodeo on June 9.

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

While you may think of camping sites, lodges and cabins for park accommodations, some offer lodging a bit more out-of-the box. We recently stayed in a 1970s barrel cabin in Unicoi State Park in North Georgia, so named because it’s shaped like a giant barrel.

Places that are fun for you can be stressful for your dog. The sights, sounds and smells are unfamiliar, which can cause anxiety for your pet.

I hadn’t seen a $2 bill for years when I noticed schoolmate Rip Black tipping with them. Having loved them since attending its 1976 re-introduction, I adopted Rip’s paean to Mr. Jefferson, tipping with them since. I gave one to an Uber driver recently – he stared at it, announcing, “This one’s going in the wallet!”

In six months, you’ll be close to touching the clouds when the largest traveling Ferris wheel in North America comes to the 2019 N.C. State Fair Oct. 17-27.

Diners in downtown Raleigh have a huge appetite for eating well and doing good. Need proof? A little over a year after opening, A Place at the Table, the pay-what-you-can cafe, is expanding to meet the demand.

After taking over Instagram feeds in New York and Boston, Japanese sweet treat Koiyaki has finally made its way downstream to the Triangle.

Did you know car tires would last a lifetime if they stayed in a climate-controlled warehouse? But since we use them in the real world, there are several factors impacting the life of your tires:

Did you know pets are more likely than people to be overweight? A recent study found 60% of cats and 56% of dogs are obese – compared to a third of people.

Lately, safety concerns related to ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft have increased. These apps offer so much convenience, but they also demand extra responsibilities. Remember these safety tips: