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REMEMBERING DOLLY: Dolly Parton built a better world, with rhinestones and songs
Dolly Parton was a beloved icon whose influence spans music, film and philanthropy. Parton, who died Tuesday, was known for her rhinestone-studded style and quick wit, as she ...
Hometown Hero of the Week: Candice Lanham for August 26th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Candice Lanham, a member of law enforcement as the NCSBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge! Her nominator said: "Candice started her...
NIT: Win Tickets to see Gavin Adcock!
Gavin Adcock is coming to Koka Booth Amphitheater on October 24th, 2026, and this week you can win tickets with Nearly Impossible Trivia! Learn more and buy tickets at www.boo...
FURS-Day - Meet Caia from Second Chance
Caia is a 2-year-old mixed breed who came to us as a stray from rural North Carolina, and she's ready to leave her wandering days behind for good. These days, Caia's favorite ...
FURS-Day - Meet Alfie from Second Chance
Alfie is a high-energy pup who loves to be where the action is. Walks, playtime, zoomies, exploring - if something is happening, Alfie wants to be part of it! He is incredibly...
Hometown Hero of the Week: Chris Johnson for August 19th, 2026
Our QDR Hometown Hero of the Week is Chris Johnson, a firefighter in Wayne County! His nominator said: "My dad works for the Wayne County Fire Department. He has worked t...
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A Taste of Summer: Growing Blackberries in North Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - Summer reminds me of one of the premier desserts in North Carolina. When I was a youngster growing up in Nash County, one of the many thrills was diggin...
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Ariana Grande Honors Dolly Parton With Emotional London Concert Tribute
Ariana Grande paid tribute to Dolly Parton during her Eternal Sunshine Tour residency at The O2 in London, giving the audience a quiet moment to remem...
Why Dolly Parton Couldn't Win a Grammy for Whitney Houston's I Will Always Love You
Dolly Parton wrote I Will Always Love You, but when Whitney Houston turned the song into a worldwide hit, Parton was not eligible to compete for one o...
Jelly Roll Wraps Up Jimmy Kimmel Live! Guest-Hosting Run With Energetic Monologue
Jelly Roll closed out his run as guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! with another high-energy monologue, bringing his mix of humor, personal stories, and...
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