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Raleigh’s Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July

Raleigh’s Food Truck Rodeo serves up a feast for all ages this Fourth of July

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – If good eats and live tunes are your Fourth of July vibe, head to the State Farmers Market in Raleigh this Friday—its Food Truck Rodeo is rolling in from 4 to 9 p.m. Monica Wood, Marketing Specialist for the N.C. Farmers Market, says regardless of how picky an eater may be, there should be something to “meet and treat” all the taste buds.

“Whether you like something sweet, savory or hot, there’s going to be all different things. The list just goes on and on. This is all in addition to all of our regular vendors that are here at the market,” said Wood.

In North Carolina, Fourth of July is a really big deal for most of the farmers that participate in the farmers market.

“Usually it’s really busy. A lot of our farmers come in regular time, they’ll bring in the products fresh from the farm daily. The best time to shop typically in our farmers are is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. but again Friday they’re going to be expanding their hours with many of them being here until 9 p.m. along with the Food Truck Rodeo,” said Wood.

According to Wood, there are going to be many kinds of music events going on.

“We’re going to have a DJ that’s going to be playing music and keeping everybody upbeat and happy. It is my understanding someone’s going to be doing line dancing instruction, so it’s going to be a lot of fun,” said Wood.

The event is going to be held in the front parking lot with tours of the market, special prizes and a scavenger hunt.

“Kind of a fun little thing where everybody gets a little card where you get to walk around, almost like a little passport, and you’ve got to visit all the different businesses that are on there and get your card stamped and turn it in to the registration box for a chance to win the grand prize that’s being but together from many of the vendors that are participating,” said Wood.

According to a press release, The event is hosted by Larger than Lemons in partnership with the State Farmers Market, admission and parking are free. The Farmers Market is going to be big, so expect more than just produce this Friday. With music, dancing, colorful face painting, inflatable’s and more, the event is sure to keep the whole family entertained.

Durham’s Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun

Durham’s Festival for the Eno returns with music, art and riverfront fun

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – The Festival for the Eno is back for its 46th year, kicking off Friday with a packed lineup of local music, handmade art, and cool river escapes. Hosted at West Point on the Eno, the celebration highlights homegrown talent like Shirlette Ammons and Dom Flemons, plus nearly two dozen local food vendors and artists from across the region. With shaded trails, misting tents, and kayaking available, it’s a Fourth of July tradition that offers a beat you can dance to and a breeze you can wade into.… Continue Reading

Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love

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.… Continue Reading

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis’ announcement over the weekend that he won’t seek reelection is heating up the campaign on both sides of the aisle. Tillis revealed his decision Sunday after clashing with President Donald Trump over his tax breaks and spending cuts bill. A Trump endorsement for the Republican nominee could heavily influence GOP primary. Potential GOP candidates include Lara Trump. Meanwhile, Democrats are urging former Gov. Roy Cooper to run. He’s been holding back for months on making a public decision. Former U.S. Rep. Wiley Nickel launched his own Democratic nomination bid almost three months ago.… Continue Reading

New x-ray tech could make airport security faster—and smarter

New x-ray tech could make airport security faster—and smarter

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A Duke University spinout called Quadridox is developing cutting-edge X-ray technology that could revolutionize airport security by identifying what objects are made of—potentially allowing travelers to keep their liquids and speed through checkpoints. The startup, led by former Duke professor Joel Greenberg, is currently focused on improving TSA efficiency with smarter screening of checked baggage, but the tech also has promising applications in medical imaging, including better cancer detection.… Continue Reading

Junk fees, subscriptions and overspending: why now is the time to audit your wallet

Junk fees, subscriptions and overspending: why now is the time to audit your wallet

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – With the year already halfway over, CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger is urging Americans to use this short holiday week to give their finances a mid-year checkup. From reviewing spending habits to ditching unwanted subscriptions and checking for junk fees, Schlesinger says now is the time to focus on what you can control—before small leaks turn into bigger money problems. … Continue Reading

Hailstorm and hackers disrupt southeast air travel ahead of Fourth of July

Hailstorm and hackers disrupt southeast air travel ahead of Fourth of July

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – A powerful hailstorm wreaked havoc at Atlanta’s main travel hub, damaging 100 planes and diverting 90 flights, just as a notorious cybercriminal group ramps up attacks on U.S. airlines. Aviation analyst Jay Ratliff says the storm caused significant disruptions due to necessary safety inspections, while hackers like ScatteredSpider are compounding chaos during one of the busiest travel seasons. With outdated systems and high-value data, the airline industry is facing both natural and digital threats that could ripple through airports across the country. … Continue Reading

Record-breaking holiday travel expected in NC this Fourth of July

Record-breaking holiday travel expected in NC this Fourth of July

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Carolina roads and airports are about to get busy—AAA says a record 2.3 million North Carolinians are expected to travel during a nine-day Fourth of July window, with most opting to hit the road. Motor club spokesperson Tiffany Wright says drivers should plan ahead, avoid peak travel times between noon and 5 p.m., and allow plenty of time to reach their destination as traffic is expected to surge across the state and beyond.… Continue Reading

One more sizzling hot day for the eastern US before temperatures plunge 30 degrees

One more sizzling hot day for the eastern US before temperatures plunge 30 degrees

NEW YORK (AP) — Weather forecasters are predicting wild temperature swings across the eastern U.S. Wednesday was expected to be another scorcher before temperatures plunge as much as 30 degrees. On Tuesday, at least 50 heat records were broken and 21 places hit triple-digit temperatures. About 127 million Americans are under some kind of National Weather Service heat advisory, down from more than 150 million Tuesday. The sizzling temperatures sent utilities scrambling to keep the air conditioning and lights on because of the massive power demand.… Continue Reading

Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US

Early-season heat dome brings highest temperatures in years to parts of Eastern US

NEW YORK (AP) — An intense and nearly historic weather pattern is cooking much of America in a dangerous heat dome this week with triple-digit heat that hasn’t been seen in some places in more than a decade. This heat wave is especially threatening because it’s hitting cities like Boston, New York and Philadelphia with near-record temperatures and doing so early in the summer when people haven’t gotten their bodies adapted to the broiling conditions. Coming originally from the Pacific, a dome of high pressure is parking over the Eastern United States with hot air from the Southwest that already made an uncomfortable rest stop in the Midwest.… Continue Reading

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