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160 Guests Surprise Couple With ABBA Flash Mob at Wedding
Acts of Kindness1d ago

160 Guests Surprise Couple With ABBA Flash Mob at Wedding

When a bride's mom started dancing alone to "Dancing Queen" at her daughter's reception, the newlyweds thought it was awkward. Then all 160 guests stood up in perfect sync.

Google: wedding surprise3 min read
160 Guests Secretly Learn Flash Mob for Raleigh Wedding
Acts of Kindness1d ago

160 Guests Secretly Learn Flash Mob for Raleigh Wedding

A bride's mother orchestrated a surprise flash mob dance to ABBA's "Dancing Queen" at her daughter's North Carolina wedding reception. All 160 guests learned choreography in secret and performed in perfect sync while the newlyweds watched in tears.

Google: wedding surprise2 min read
Teen Lifeguard Injured Saving Child Gets Firefighter Visit
Community HeroesApr 17

Teen Lifeguard Injured Saving Child Gets Firefighter Visit

A 19-year-old lifeguard recovering from spinal injuries after rescuing a drowning child received an unforgettable hospital visit from the firefighters he dreams of joining. The Raleigh Fire Department heard about Youssef Bounagui's heroic act and rushed to show him the community has his back.

Google News - Community Hero2 min read
Raleigh Author Shares 30-Year Eating Disorder Recovery Story
Community HeroesApr 12

Raleigh Author Shares 30-Year Eating Disorder Recovery Story

A Raleigh woman who battled an eating disorder for decades has written a memoir offering hope to others still struggling. Johanna Scoglio's book uses letters to explore what her illness took and how she found strength in the journey itself.

Google News - Recovery Story2 min read
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SportsMar 31

Cal Raleigh Breaks Slump With Walk-Off Win for Mariners

After struggling through the season's first week with 11 strikeouts in 16 at-bats, Seattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh came off the bench to deliver a clutch walk-off single that beat the Yankees 2-1. The hit might be just what last year's AL MVP runner-up needed to find his rhythm after a disrupted spring.

MLB News3 min read
Raleigh Middle Schoolers Win State, Head to World Robotics
SportsMar 26

Raleigh Middle Schoolers Win State, Head to World Robotics

Four Raleigh students built their own robotics team from scratch and just won the state championship. Now they're heading to the world stage in St. Louis.

Google News - Championship Win2 min read
Raleigh Fashion Show Gives Trafficking Survivors Their Voice
SolutionsMar 18

Raleigh Fashion Show Gives Trafficking Survivors Their Voice

A nonprofit in North Carolina is hosting a runway show where real survivor stories take center stage. The Bridge International has helped more than 150 trafficking victims since 2020 rebuild their lives. #

Google: survivor story3 min read
Canada's Young Baseball Stars Shine at World Classic
SportsMar 15

Canada's Young Baseball Stars Shine at World Classic

Two 23-year-old Canadian pitchers struck out MLB superstars Bryce Harper and Cal Raleigh on baseball's biggest stage, proving their country's talent pool runs deeper than ever. Despite a quarterfinal loss, Team Canada's future has never looked brighter.

Google News - Canada Breakthrough2 min read
Mariners Star Cal Raleigh Eyes World Series After MVP Loss
SportsFeb 15

Mariners Star Cal Raleigh Eyes World Series After MVP Loss

Cal Raleigh smashed 60 home runs and nearly won MVP, but the Mariners catcher isn't dwelling on second place. He's using the experience to fuel his chase for something bigger: a World Series championship.

MLB News2 min read
Married Couple's Snowy Dance Goes Viral in Raleigh
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

Married Couple's Snowy Dance Goes Viral in Raleigh

A woman filming what she thought was a midnight proposal captured something even better: a married couple dancing in the snow just for the joy of it. Their spontaneous moment of romance has touched over 50,000 people online.

Google: proposal viral2 min read
Cancer Survivor to Cycle 4,100 Miles on Raleigh Chopper
Community HeroesFeb 2

Cancer Survivor to Cycle 4,100 Miles on Raleigh Chopper

A Norfolk man is turning his cancer diagnosis into a cross-country adventure, planning to cycle Britain's entire coastline on a vintage-style bike. Tim Bright's 4,100-mile journey celebrates 10 years of living well with chronic myeloid leukaemia.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Holocaust Survivor's Final Wish Reaches Thousands
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Holocaust Survivor's Final Wish Reaches Thousands

Before Abe Piasek died, he made one last request to his friend Steve Goldberg: keep telling my story. Six years later, Steve has shared Abe's powerful Holocaust testimony 175 times, ensuring his message of courage and compassion lives on.

Google: survivor story2 min read