Friday is World Television Day, and we remember a man from Sanford who, believing TV was evil, buried his television ...

Monday is National American Beer Day, and one local couple is celebrating the day through their own business. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler captures the unique way they got started and their passion for ...

A journey down the coast. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares how a group of Naval Academy graduates is raising money for their favorite charities. Anyone hoping to donate to help support their efforts ...

Knowles was a legendary character from Apex who passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. The Tar Heel Traveler pinned a tribute to Knowles, a man who was passionate about North Carolina history and in ...

It's Halloween, and with it comes the ghostly tale of the Vander Light. For years, people have witnessed a mysterious light waving far down the railroad tracks in the little crossroads community of ...

The Whirligig Festival is this weekend in Wilson, and near the Whirligig Park is Whirlidogs Cafe. The restaurant is known for hot dogs and French fries and for allowing its special-needs staff an ...

It's a spooky haunted house inside an old farmhouse in Timberlake in Person County. Dozens of actors in ghostly garb make the place come to life, or rather, make it come to death. It's a spooky ...

WRAL TV Tar Heel Traveler: High Point Furniture Market The High Point Furniture Market is taking place this week in High Point, and Eric Medlin of Raleigh is fascinated by it. Medlin is an author ...

The State Fair is largely about agriculture, and agriculture includes animals. We capture one of the junior livestock competitions--in this case, kids showing sheep. They have a chance to win prize ...

A legendary piano player's piano now sits in Raleigh. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares the connection between an influential Polish man and the Triangle. A legendary piano player's piano now sits in ...

A big train convention is coming to Raleigh. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler shares how one local shop prepares for it, year-round. A big train convention is coming to Raleigh. WRAL's Tar Heel Traveler ...

Saturday, November 8, is the Poultry Jubilee in Rose Hill, a small town in Duplin County known for having the world's largest frying pan. Saturday, November 8, is the Poultry Jubilee in Rose Hill, a ...