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KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Lucille!
Meet Lucille, the epitome of charm. This laid-back lady is your ideal companion, always ready to share life’s moments by your side. Lucille’s journey began as a de...

KIX Night Lite, Brought to You by Bullfrog Spas
Listen weeknights, 10p.m. to midnight for love songs & continuous relaxing, easy favorites! Brought to you this week by Bullfrog Spas located at the Cary Crossroads off Wa...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Canyon!
Canyon is a loving pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Canyon warms up beautifully to people once he gets to know them, though he can be a bit timid at first....

The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard.&quo...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Breezy!
Take note-Breezy is not your average kitten! Yes, she's absolutely adorable and full of playful energy, but what truly makes her special is her incredibly soft coat, her extra...

Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Car...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Siri!
Meet Siri: part shy woodland creature, part social butterfly in training. At home, she's still processing the shocking discovery that humans are (usually) nice and the world i...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Petunia!
This sweet girl is a very loving and curious soul who enjoys exploring her surroundings and being close to her people. She has a gentle personality and loves attention, happil...

Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
The trout lily, a native North Carolina wildflower known for its brief late-winter bloom, offers a subtle but striking sign of spring in woodland landscapes. During a recent v...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Coca Cola!
Coca-Cola or as she also likes to be called, Coco or Coco Bear is, in simple terms just a sweet, salt of the earth girl. She is the perfect dog to accompany her human on hikes...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Crumpet!
Crumpet is just like her name: soft, warm, and best enjoyed in a calm, cozy setting. This sweet girl may take a minute to rise (like a proper crumpet!), but once she feels saf...

American Top 40, Brought to You by JD Service Now
KIX 102FM is your home for the Original American Top 40 Countdown Shows with the legendary Casey Kasem. Saturdays at 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. you can hear the 80s version and Sunday ...

Join KIX102 FM and Brier Creek Eats this Sunday!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON SUNDAY? Answer: Joining us, KIX102FM at the Brier Creek Food Truck Festival at the Brier Creek Corporate Center from 5-8pm! Live music! Games! And over 5...

KIX Night Lite, Brought to You by Bullfrog Spas
Listen weeknights, 10p.m. to midnight for love songs & continuous relaxing, easy favorites! Brought to you this week by Bullfrog Spas located at the Cary Crossroads off Wa...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Canyon!
Canyon is a loving pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Canyon warms up beautifully to people once he gets to know them, though he can be a bit timid at first....

The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard.&quo...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Breezy!
Take note-Breezy is not your average kitten! Yes, she's absolutely adorable and full of playful energy, but what truly makes her special is her incredibly soft coat, her extra...

Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Car...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Siri!
Meet Siri: part shy woodland creature, part social butterfly in training. At home, she's still processing the shocking discovery that humans are (usually) nice and the world i...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Canyon!
Canyon is a loving pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Canyon warms up beautifully to people once he gets to know them, though he can be a bit timid at first....

The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard.&quo...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Breezy!
Take note-Breezy is not your average kitten! Yes, she's absolutely adorable and full of playful energy, but what truly makes her special is her incredibly soft coat, her extra...

Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Car...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Siri!
Meet Siri: part shy woodland creature, part social butterfly in training. At home, she's still processing the shocking discovery that humans are (usually) nice and the world i...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Petunia!
This sweet girl is a very loving and curious soul who enjoys exploring her surroundings and being close to her people. She has a gentle personality and loves attention, happil...

Trout lily offers early sign of spring in North Carolina
The trout lily, a native North Carolina wildflower known for its brief late-winter bloom, offers a subtle but striking sign of spring in woodland landscapes. During a recent v...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Coca Cola!
Coca-Cola or as she also likes to be called, Coco or Coco Bear is, in simple terms just a sweet, salt of the earth girl. She is the perfect dog to accompany her human on hikes...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Maya!
Maya is a beautiful tuxedo girl with a very gentle heart. She is incredibly sweet and loving. Maya can be shy and sensitive, and new environments may feel overwhelming for her...

American Top 40, Brought to You by JD Service Now
KIX 102FM is your home for the Original American Top 40 Countdown Shows with the legendary Casey Kasem. Saturdays at 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. you can hear the 80s version and Sunday ...

Join KIX102 FM and Brier Creek Eats this Sunday!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON SUNDAY? Answer: Joining us, KIX102FM at the Brier Creek Food Truck Festival at the Brier Creek Corporate Center from 5-8pm! Live music! Games! And over 5...

KIX Night Lite, Brought to You by Bullfrog Spas
Listen weeknights, 10p.m. to midnight for love songs & continuous relaxing, easy favorites! Brought to you this week by Bullfrog Spas located at the Cary Crossroads off Wa...

Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I'm sure at some point our WPTF Weekend Gardener crew has discussed the virtues of growing Eastern columbine (*Aquilegia canadensis*) in our North Carol...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Canyon!
Canyon is a loving pup with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Canyon warms up beautifully to people once he gets to know them, though he can be a bit timid at first....

The beauty of the fringe tree in North Carolina landscapes
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - I can vividly recall the first time I ever laid eyes on a "Fringe Tree" (Chionanthus virginicus), also known as "Grandfather's Beard.&quo...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Breezy!
Take note-Breezy is not your average kitten! Yes, she's absolutely adorable and full of playful energy, but what truly makes her special is her incredibly soft coat, her extra...

Eastern hemlock: North Carolina's redwood of the East
RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) - The hemlock found in North Carolina is a towering, majestic tree that can live for hundreds of years. The Eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) and the Car...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Siri!
Meet Siri: part shy woodland creature, part social butterfly in training. At home, she's still processing the shocking discovery that humans are (usually) nice and the world i...

KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Petunia!
This sweet girl is a very loving and curious soul who enjoys exploring her surroundings and being close to her people. She has a gentle personality and loves attention, happil...

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KIX Kitties and K9s: Meet Lucille!
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December 17th 2025
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Granny's Bonnet adds native charm to North Carolina landscapes
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