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Make memories with the ones you love at the North Carolina State Fair, Thursday, October 15th - Sunday, October 25th! Enjoy rides, food, livestock, agriculture, entertainment, and family fun! Buy your tickets now at NCStateFair.org! Or... win 4 admission tickets plus 8 ride tickets with MJ's Question of the Day, weekda...

See Teddy Swims' "The Ugly Tour" at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on Sunday, October 18th! Win 2 free tickets with Matt Murphy's 7:10 a.m. Carpool Games all week long on The New Pulse FM!

Tootie's foster mom says, "Let me introduce you to Tootie... Toot, Toot! This girl truly has a heart of gold. She is so sweet. She came to stay with us a few months ago and was terrified of the world. She would freeze and pancake flat on the floor at anything and everything-doing her best to hide and make herself ...

Get ready for the holidays by shopping Once Upon a Child Raleigh's Holiday Dresswear Event on Saturday, October 10th, and Sunday, October 11th. We offer an impressive selection of holiday dresswear and holiday outfits, including dresses, pants, coordinates, and accessories in sizes ranging from Infant to Youth 20. And...

Lola is a gentle, shy girl who just needs a little time and patience to show her true personality. She would do best in a home with a confident canine companion who respects her space and helps her feel secure. Once Lola feels comfortable, her fun-loving side shines-she becomes playful, silly, and occasionally a bit mi...

Looking for a playmate for an existing dog of a similar size? I might be a good fit. I have a lot of energy and enjoy running and playing with my foster brother, Graham. I am also crate and potty-trained and can sit for treats. I'm a beautiful girl! And... although I was originally viewed primarily as a dog's dog, I h...

Meet Chia, a sweet girl with a wrinkly forehead and a perpetually worried expression that quickly melts once she feels loved. She's easy to walk, though she does pull if she's excited to get somewhere. She happily hands out kisses and would love nothing more than to be your lap companion. Her favorite pastime is rollin...

Stop! I am the perfect gentleman you have wanted in your life! I will even make sure you get half the bed every night! I have spent some time in a foster home. The following are my gentlemanly qualities that will make me a perfect addition for your family: I am potty trained. (Woo hoo!) I can be left in a room alone an...

Long, lean, and elegant, Junie carries herself with quiet confidence-even when the shelter feels a little overwhelming. She walks past other dogs with her head held high, happily staying close to her person for reassurance. Junie greets people with a happy tail wag, takes treats politely, knows "sit," and mak...

Meet Cardi B, a pop diva with a strut that steals the spotlight. Don't let her lightly gray muzzle fool you-this saucy senior has pep for days, bouncing and prancing on walks like it's her runway. She's on the potty-trained list and greets everyone with curious charm. In playgroups, she waltzes in with flair, spinning ...

Princess may have a sweet face, but beneath it is a bold, opinionated diva ready to take center stage. She's a smart girl who needs structure and positive outlets for her energy. She will greatly benefit from confidence-building training. With consistency, enrichment, and engaging obedience work, Princess can channel h...

Khalid is coming to Red Hat Amphitheater Raleigh on Saturday, June 6th, for the It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour with special guest Lauv. Purchase tickets here: 🎟️ Or listen starting Tuesday and win free ones with Matt Murphy's 7:10 a.m. Carpool Games, and just after 3 p.m. with MJ's Question of the Day. Plus, we...

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 North Carolina landscapes. It's a fancy little flower on the list of native, hardy perennials we enjoy in North Carolina. Columbine blooms from spring into ...

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 driving to cover a NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in May in the 1980s. (They bloom in April now.) The specimen was in full, glo...

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) and the Carolina hemlock (Tsuga caroliniana) are the two species that have grown for centuries in the Tar Heel State. They are part of the pine family. Howe...

The trout lily, a native North Carolina wildflower known for its brief late-winter bloom, offers a subtle but striking sign of spring in woodland landscapes. During a recent visit to the North Carolina Botanical Garden in Chapel Hill, a single blooming specimen highlighted the plant's delicate yellow and maroon petals ...

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, Higan Cherry or Autumnalis Rosea (Prunus x subhurtella), is a rarity around these parts as far as I can determine. It is a...

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 often with at least some part of his body touching yours) or at your feet. He is still learning about personal space, but...

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 you if you will let me, and like a good romp in a fenced-in backyard. My favorite thing is being outside. I do not like t...

Pinky Boy (or PB, if you’re into nicknames) is a young guy with a heart as squishy as his little belly. He’s a precious, round bundle of joy who does a happy dance when he sees new friends-and we mean a full-on wiggle, side-step, tail-whirl kind of dance.During playgroup, PB greeted every dog one by one, li...