The N.C. State Fair will host several special days geared for youth, senior citizens and military personnel during the 11-day celebration at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. In addition to great exhibits, rides and food, fairgoers can take advantage of free or reduced admission during the Fair, Oct. 14-24.



On Thursday, Oct. 14, Fair organizers will open the gates at 3 p.m. for Preview Day. During the day, fairgoers can take advantage of a discounted gate admission price of $6 for adults an… Continue

If you have kids who have access to texting or any forms of chat (or perhaps soon will), this is a very important article for you to read!

Parenting is becoming more difficult each and every day as technology ushers in more vistas and ways of communication.

So be vigilant, and don't be afraid to make your child upset with you for controlling, snooping, or monitoring their electronic a

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Parkwood Sports Association Fall Ball registration is now open for 2010. The Fall season will be a fundamental season with very few games being played and more time and coaching devoted to drills such as throwing, catching, fielding, and hit

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) reports that the first deliveries of North Carolina produce will soon hit cafeterias in 55 school systems as part of the department's Farm to School Program. Participating school systems placed orders for locally grown watermelons, cantaloupes, grape tomatoes, tomatoes and four varieties of apples, and deliveries will be made Aug. 30 and Sept. 12.



“We have seen steady growth in the Farm to School Program since it s… Continue

For North Carolina, the Civil War officially began in the State Capitol. On May 20, 1861, delegates from across the state adopted the Ordinance of Secession in the House of Commons, officially withdrawing the state from the Union. This event followed months of tense debate between Unionists and Secessionists, slavery advocates and abolitionists.



A new exhibit, Crisis at the Capitol: North Carolina on the Eve of War, explores what the State Capitol was like on the eve of the conflict… Continue

Sometime between Sept. 1 and 7, we'll post a blog and Facebook status about the upcoming Paperhand Puppets Intervention show at the N.C. Museum of Art Sept. 10 and 11. When we do, post a comment about the show and you'll be included in our random drawing Sept. 8 at noon, during which we'll select TWO winners. One set of tickets is for the Sept. 10 show, the other is for the Sept. 11 show. Post your comm… Continue

The arrival of filmmaker Davis Guggenheim's "Waiting for 'Superman'" documentary in theaters Sept. 24 is sure to launch a wave of concern - and for some, panic - that America's public schools are failing our students. The documentary not only focuses on the system's shortfalls, but also explores the roles charter schools and education reformers can play in offering hope for the future by following the plight of five students: Bianca, Emily,… Continue

Triangle TRACKS congratulates Rachel Withes of Morrisville, winner of a family 4-pack of tickets to see the Open Dream Ensemble's performance of "Peril on the Red Planet" Sat., Aug. 28 at 4 p.m., courtesy of the North Carolina Museum of Art. Rachel posted her top 5 favorite children's places in the Triangle, and was chosen randomly among the other po… Continue