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June Festivals of North Carolina
Join the Adventure, Join the Fun! Ocrafolk Festival on Ocracoke The Ocrafolk Festival is on Ocracoke Island from June 6th-8th this year. They have musicians, storytellers, artisans and much more fun to be had for the whole family. It a festival celebrating a community with a mission to help support one another. Raleigh’s International Food…
Furry Friday: Meet Gotti!
Gotti is already neutered and READY TO GO HOME TODAY!!!! This lovable mature pup had a rough life, but his story is one of resilience and hope. Thanks to his foster family, he has learned what it is like to feel love and safety. He is full of love and potential. With the right family,…
Longtime WRAL anchor Charlie Gaddy dies at 93
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) — Charlie Gaddy, one of North Carolina’s most recognizable broadcasters and a longtime anchor on WRAL-TV, has died at age 93. Before beginning his television career, Gaddy worked for a time at WPTF, the flagship station of the North Carolina News Network. In a 2024 interview marking WPTF’s 100th anniversary, he recalled the early days of local radio programming, including a show called Ask Your Neighbor.
From Ditch Lilies to Showstoppers: Growing Daylilies in North Carolina
Our loyal Weekend Gardener listener and friend Steve is the pot master of the universe when it comes to daylilies (Hemerocallis). You may have heard them referred to as “ditch lilies. These perennials originated in China. I must say though, they just love the climate here in North Carolina. There are over 60-thousand varieties with lots of colors from pale yellow to pink to lavender to maroon. They are extremely popular in North Carolina and there are active daylily clubs all over the state including Raleigh. Our friend Steve’s club meets at the Ralston Arboretum. Once upon a time Rufus entered a daylily from his landscape in the club’s marvelous show and won a blue ribbon. You would have thought he had been handed the Nobel prize.
Music News
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Songwriters Hall Of Fame Ceremony Features Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, And George Clinton, With Beach Boy Mike Love Paying Tribute To Brian Wilson
On Thursday night (June 12), the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony brought together an impressive lineup of artists like Gracie Abrams, Garth Brooks, and George Clinton. Established in 1969 with over 400 inductees, the event is a blend of a trade-organization party that brings together the songwriting and publishing communities annually at the Marriott…… more >>
Jonas Brothers Downgrade Six Stadium Shows For Smaller Venues On 20th Anniversary Tour
On Friday (June 13), the Jonas Brothers announced the cancellation of six upcoming stadium concerts, opting to downscale their Jonas20: Living the Dream Tour to smaller venues on the same dates. Fans will need to purchase new tickets for the revised shows, but those who had tickets to the canceled concerts will receive immediate refunds,…… more >>
Bonnaroo 2025 Canceled After Rains Flood Festival Grounds In Tennessee
The 2025 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, was canceled at 7:30 p.m. local time on Friday (June 13) due to severe weather conditions, following an evacuation notice issued to attendees earlier that day. The festival made the official announcement on social media, writing: “Today, the National Weather Service provided us with an…… more >>
Morgan Wallen’s ‘I’m The Problem’ Spends One Straight Month At No. 1 On Billboard 200
Morgan Wallen’s I’m the Problem is spending an entire month at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, topping the chart for four consecutive weeks since its release on May 16. The album continues its strong sales streak by earning 209,000 equivalent units, marking the largest fourth week for an album since Taylor Swift’s The Tortured…… more >>
Taylor Swift Visits Patients At Florida Children’s Hospital After Attending Stanley Cup Finals With Travis Kelce
On Friday (June 13), Taylor Swift made a heartwarming visit to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. The surprise appearance follows the pop megastar’s attendance at the Stanley Cup Finals game with Travis Kelce the night before. Swift, 35, was captured in fan photos and videos as she spent time with patients, bringing joy…… more >>