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Serve a plate of pasta salad to round out spring picnics

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Features Impact

If clear skies and bright sunshine have you dreaming of a fresh meal outdoors, a picnic may be just the solution. Rounding out your spread of sandwiches and cold refreshments doesn't have to be a trick; instead, treat yourself to a light, simple side like this Picnic Pasta Salad. Cooked rotini is mixed with fresh veggies, tossed with Italian dressing and

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Fogo de Chão to open Raleigh restaurant at Crabtree Mall

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Staff Reports

DALLAS – Fogo de Chão, a restaurant founded in Brazil over 46 years ago and known for its elevated churrasco dining experience, has signed a lease agreement at Crabtree. Located at 4325 Glenwood Avenue, the restaurant will further expand Fogo's presence in North Carolina and advance the brand's strategic U.S. expansion. “North Carolina

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NC Courage renew summer cooling initiative

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Staff Reports

CARY – The North Carolina Courage are bringing back the highly successful Courageously Cool Summer initiative for matches at First Horizon Stadium over the next two months. Launched last year, the program received strong feedback for its features designed to keep fans comfortable and energized during the hottest months of the year. Key elements to

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Second African American crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By Submitted To The Tribune

Logan Wells with parents Tigerron and Christine Wells. COLUMBIA, S.C. – Logan Wells, a rising senior from Columbia, South Carolina, has been crowned Miss South Carolina’s Teen, becoming just the second African American woman to earn the title in the past 24 years. Her historic victory follows the groundbreaking achievement of Danielle

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Is your baby’s food full of microplastics?

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

By StatePoint

A new investigation has found microplastics in baby food pouches sold by some of the world’s biggest brands, including one labeled organic, raising questions about a packaging format that has overtaken baby food aisles. Research commissioned by Greenpeace International tested two leading baby food products and estimated thousands of microplastics in

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Happy trails on Bus 96

Monday, June 22, 2026

By Wanda Haynes, Columnist

When I finally decided to retire from years of hard work as an educational administrator, becoming a tour bus escort felt like a way to merge those skills with travel. Well, after two months of passing out doughnuts, and searching for lost passengers in public restrooms, my time as a tour bus escort came to a screeching halt! However, I had fallen in love

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Watch out for fake email invitations

Monday, June 22, 2026

By Staff Reports

RALEIGH — Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning North Carolinians about fake email invitations. “This time of year is full of reasons to celebrate, but scammers are taking advantage of it,” Jackson said. “If you get an unexpected invitation via email, do not click any links or type your password to open the invitation.”

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