Category Archives: Featured
Free tickets for Charlie Puth!
Win free tickets to Charlie Puth's Whatever's Clever World Tour at Skyla Credit Union Ampitheatre in Charlotte on June 1st! Win free tickets with Matt Murphy's 7:10A Carpool Games, and just after 3P w...
12h ago
Furry Friday: Meet Gretna!
Gretna is a happy, people-focused girl with the most adorably goofy run, especially when she's racing back to her favorite humans. Sweet to her core, Gretna loves affection and will happily wrap herse...
19h ago
Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener 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 ...
May 07, 2026
May Celebri-TEA News, Presented by Once Upon a Child
Attention Raleigh parents! We all know you can never have enough bodysuits for a new baby. That's why Once Upon a Child Raleigh is bringing you an incredible deal you can't miss on May 16th-17th! It's...
May 04, 2026
The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard." I was ...
Apr 20, 2026
Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) ...
Apr 15, 2026
Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Many of us have various and sundry lilies in our landscapes. There are "Tiger," "Crinum," "Asiatic" and many more types of lilies that are not native. There are als...
Mar 31, 2026
This unusual cherry tree thrives in North Carolina yards
By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Hi...
Feb 01, 2026
Furry Friday: Meet Sparky!
About Me:Sparky is a dog who loves with his whole heart. He is friendly and affectionate with everyone he meets. Sparky prefers being near people and will happily nap by your side on the couch (most o...
Dec 05, 2025
Furry Friday: Meet Forest!
Hi! My name is Forest. If you are looking for an ideal companion, then look no further because here I am! I am already housebroken, know sit and shake, and I love the outside! I enjoy snuggling with y...
Nov 28, 2025