The History and Celebration of Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day, celebrated annually on February 14th, is a day dedicated to love and romance. While many associate it with chocolates, flowers, and heartfelt gestures, its origins date back centuries and have evolved significantly over time. The History of Valentine’s Day The history of Valentine’s Day can be…… Continue Reading
Hobbies to Take Up Time Consideration You may have a full-time job or be in school, so choosing a hobby that fits your current obligations is important. Consider how many days per week you can dedicate to a hobby, how often you’ll participate, and the overall free time you have. You might wonder how your…… Continue Reading
North Carolina Facts They Don’t Teach in School Sure, we all know North Carolina is the ‘Tar Heel State’ and home to the Wright Brothers’ first flight. But did you know it was also home to Blackbear and the largest home in America? Buckle up, because we’re diving into some fascinating facts about North Carolina…… Continue Reading
Achievable Goals and Resolutions for 2025 Health and Wellness Fitness Specific Financial Goals Career and Professional Development Personal Development Relationships and Social Life Home and Environment Education and Learning Hobbies and Leisure Mental and Emotional Well-being Downloadable Materials:… Continue Reading
2024 Year in Review: North Carolina’s Defining Moments 2024 has been a year of remarkable shifts and moments of both triumph and turmoil for North Carolina and the nation. From groundbreaking achievements to unexpected challenges, it’s time to reflect on the key events, from sports to politics, that have defined the year in the Tar…… Continue Reading
New Years New Year’s Day celebrations can be traced back to 2000 BCE in Mesopotamia, where the new year began with the new moon. In 46 B.C., Julius Ceasar created the Julian calendar, based on the sun, starting January 1st. The Gregorian calendar, most widely used today, was adopted in 1582 by Catholic nations to…… Continue Reading
Biggest Carriers at Raleigh Durham International Airport (2022 data) 10. Icelandair Icelandair carried 33,700 passengers; 0.3% of RDU’s airport total 9. Spirit Spirit Airlines carried 88,100 passengers; 0.7% of RDU’s airport total 8. Air Canada Air Canada carried 96,900 passengers; 0.8% of RDU’s airport total 7. Alaska Alaska Airlines carried 138,500 passengers; 1.2% of RDU’s…… Continue Reading
Foodie For the ones who savor every bite and love to spice up life! Pet Owner Paws-itively perfect picks for pet lovers and their furry friends! Self Care Treat someone you love – or yourself – to a little R&R! Lifestyle and Home Stylish finds to make any house feel like a home! Health and…… Continue Reading
Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Busiest Domestic Flights Data for domestic flights from RDU are from April 2023 – March 2024 10. Newark, New Jersey (263,600) 263,600 passengers took the flight from RDU to Newark with the top carriers being Delta and United. On average, there are 15 flights a week traveling from RDU to Newark. 9.…… Continue Reading
North Carolina Movie and TV Show Productions One Tree Hill (Wilmington, NC) Set in the fictional town of Tree Hill, North Carolina, One Tree Hill was filmed in several locations, including near the battleship USS North Carolina and the University of North Carolina Wilmington campus. The series premiered to 2.5 million viewers, quickly growing to…… Continue Reading