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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 devoted mother, nurturing seven chubby pups while in the care of a local shelter. Since joining the Second Chance family, Lucille has captured the ...

Meet Bugsy - a stunning tan beauty with plush, velvety fur and a personality just as warm. Bugsy is fully housebroken and loves nothing more than soaking up the sunshine while lounging in the backyard. Don't let her elegance fool you-this girl has hops, so yard time should always be supervised! She's social, energetic,...

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 mornings at 9 a.m. it's a trip back to the 70s. Brought to you this week by Bull Frog Spas. Saturday on the KIX 102 FM's "American Top 40,&q...

Tingle is a tabby kitten with a gentle, sweet disposition and the kind of engaging eyes that stop you in your tracks. One look at her and you can tell she's curious about the world and ready to be part of it. She brings all the best parts of kittenhood, playful bursts of energy, curiosity, and just the right amount of ...

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By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have always been fascinated by unusual plants, trees, shrubs and flowers that I rarely see, especially those growing in North Carolina. Autumn-blooming cherry, Higan Cherry or Autumnalis Rosea (Prunus x subhurtella), is a rarity around these parts as far as I can determine. It is a...

Meet Onslow! Onslow is a gentle, easygoing hound with a heart made for snuggling. This big couch potato is happiest curled up next to his people, soaking up all the love and affection he can get. He's a quiet, thoughtful guy who prefers to observe the world with a calm wag rather than a big bark. Onslow enjoys his walk...

Take note! Breezy is not your average kitten! Yes, she's adorable and entertaining and all that, but she's especially soft and especially friendly. But what makes her most special is that she was born with a mild form of Megaesophagus. Food doesn't go into her stomach as easily as it should. This means she has to e...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener I have spent many hours looking out our window into the backyard. It gives Melissa and me great pleasure. The same can be said for the joy of watching the many birds that visit and reserve their bit of habitat in the Raley landscape. I think my real interest in birding began with my ...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Alas, another plant I have never owned and rarely seen in the landscapes in the Triangle. Of course, I normally don't trespass to look for plants so there may be a lot more out there than I realize. One of the reasons may be that the Carolina Silverbell (Helesia carolina), a native f...

Sara is a sweet 9-year-old hound mix (34 pounds) who was part of a loving family but needed to be rehomed after a change in family situation. She loves to nap, play (this mostly involves chasing her and the squeaky toy around the coffee table), go for walks, hang out in the yard, and cuddle with her humans. She also en...

Dimple is a 6-month-old gray fluffball with a personality as soft and sweet as her coat. This cuddly kitten lives up to her name with a huge, heart-melting smile that seems to appear the moment she's being loved on. She's incredibly affectionate, happiest when she's curled up close, soaking in pets and attention. When ...

Eileen is a 1.5-year-old tripod hound girl who proves every day that having three legs doesn't slow her down one bit. Don't let her fool you, she can run and play with the best of dogs! While Eileen enjoys her outings, new places can make her a bit nervous at first, so she does best with adopters who are patient and wi...

By MIKE RALEY WPTF Weekend Gardener Our friend Phil Campbell and her brother, who owns a separate nursery near Mt Airy, grow extraordinary plants of all kinds. Every year Phil brings down poinsettias and other Christmas wonders from brother Jim's place. Beauties like the Holiday Cactus and Cyclamen. It's the latter I w...

Juvi is a 2-year-old black cat with a heart as soft as his sleek fur. This laid-back boy is the definition of chill-sweet, affectionate, and happy to just hang out wherever his people are. Whether it's curling up beside you for a nap or quietly keeping you company while you go about your day, Juvi's easygoing nature ma...

I have always believed that God is in everything. There can be nothing on Earth to which this idea applies more than a garden. Don't forget - one of God's first creations was the Garden of Eden. George Bernard Shaw once wrote, "The best place to find God is in a garden." For me, gardening has become a spiritu...

Most of us have seen or have some knowledge of the most iconic plant in the world: It's the "Venus Flytrap", which is native to a small area of southeastern North Carolina. One of its cousins, also a native to the "Tar Heel State", is the venerable "Pitcher Plant". It is also carnivorous a...

Naomi is a gentle 12-year-old tabby who came to us after her owner became homeless and wanted a better life for her. Now, Naomi is hoping to find a loving home where she can spend her golden years in comfort and peace.She's a sweet and affectionate girl who enjoys cuddles and the occasional playful moment. Naomi gets a...

One of the most economical and practical things you can do for the plants in your landscape and vegetable garden is to start a compost pile. We've discussed it fairly often on the "WPTF Weekend Gardener" over the last 40 years. The first step is to find a relatively shady well-drained location in your back ya...

Ollie is a 2-year-old Shepherd mix with a heart as big as his smile. Weighing about 40 pounds, he's the perfect medium-sized companion - full of energy for outdoor adventures, yet gentle and affectionate at home.This sweet, friendly boy loves everyone he meets. Ollie is well-behaved, crate trained, and potty trained, m...