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Hidden Gems of North Carolina
Go Explore Our State Asheville Pinball Machine Museum Do you remember when arcades were everywhere and you could go and spend hours roaming the games and racking up points? One of those games was the pinball machine and some people have become masters of the flippers. But did you know there is a place to…
Furry Friday: Meet Marsha!
Marsha is already spayed and READY TO GO HOME!! She was recently adopted and returned due to the adopter stating she was not a good fit – she was stronger on leash than expected. She was reactive when passing other dogs or cats on a walk. She loves squeaky toys and playing fetch. She loves…
Furry Friday: Meet Grape!
Do you like low key? I’m the lowest key. Do you like a snuggle buddy when you sleep or hang out on the couch? I’m the snuggliest. Do you like dogs that talk to you? I can be chatty when I want something. Do you like dogs that like to play fetch or tug of…
Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Many years ago, my family and I were visiting relatives in Ohio in early April. On the way back home it snowed, although it did not stick to the roads. It stopped snowing as we were coming down Fancy Gap mountain on the Virginia-North Carolina border, just north of Mount Airy. I have vivid memories of a tree with white blooms that caught my eye. It was a Serviceberry (Amelanchier) which is in the rose family. It is also called Shadbush, Shadblow, Juneberry, and Sugarplum. Native to all three regions of North Carolina and I had never seen one, so I read up on it and asked my “WPTF Weekend Gardener” co-host Anne Clapp about this interesting tree.
Music News
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Coldplay Delivers Surprise Performance Of “A Sky Full of Stars” During Chris Martin-Curated FIFA World Cup Halftime Show
At the FIFA Club World Cup Final between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday (July 13), Coldplay made a surprise appearance during the halftime show, which also featured performances by J Balvin, Tems, Doja Cat, and Emmanuel Kelly. The 15-minute set, presented by Global Citizen and curated by Coldplay…… more >>
Drake Responds to His London Festival Crowd Chanting “F— Kendrick” By Saying “I’ll Drink To That”
Drake headlined all three nights of London’s Wireless Festival over the weekend, where the Toronto rap superstar brought out a series of high profile special guests, including Lauryn Hill, 21 Savage, Sexxy Red, Burna Boy, Vanessa Carlton, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Latto, Bryson Tiller, and more. The biggest headline came during Drake’s second set on Saturday (July 12),…… more >>
Ed Sheeran Overcome With Emotion While Performing With James Blunt At Same Venue He Saw Him At As A Teenager
During his concert at Suffolk’s Portman Road stadium on Sunday night (July 13), Ed Sheeran got emotional when he shared the stage with one of his musical heroes, James Blunt. The two music stars performed a duet on Blunt’s 2004 hit “Goodbye My Lover.” Sheeran called the experience “a dream come true,” and he took…… more >>
Bruno Mars Joins Rosé For “Apt.” During Blackpink’s Los Angeles Show
Rosé surprised fans at Blackpink’s second sold-out concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday night (July 13) by inviting Bruno Mars to join her on stage to perform their worldwide chart-topping duet, “Apt.” Fan shot footage of the collaboration captured the musicians sporting matching jackets for the performance, which culminated in a confetti-filled…… more >>
Bad Bunny Shares New Song, “Alambre Púa,” After Debuting Track During Puerto Rico Residency
On Monday (July 14), Bad Bunny surprised fans by releasing his brand new single, “Alambre Púa,” the first track released since dropping his chart-topping album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos, back in January. The song – which translates to “Barbed Wire” in English – made its debut as the opener during Bad Bunny’s historic 30-date residency…… more >>