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Farewell, Andy
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A statue of Andy and Opie stands in the center of Pullen Park near downtown Raleigh.
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Fracking Opponents Urge Gubernatorial Veto
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Fracking opponents gathered Monday evening to urge Gov. Bev Perdue to veto a fracking bill that has passed both houses of the N.C. legislature.
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Confederate Soldiers Reburied
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Two Confederate soldiers were reburied Saturday in Oakwood Cemetery during a special ceremony.
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Raleigh Morning Fog
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A thick fog covered most of Raleigh Monday morning, creating some interesting views.
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The Wearing of the Green
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As part of the the fourth annual 2012 St. Paddy’s Run Green this weekend, 2,400 runners ran through downtown Raleigh. The five mile race gave folks an opportunity to show off their finest green duds.
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Celebrating Samedi Gras
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Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood celebrated its second annual Samedi Gras Saturday. “Samedi” means Saturday in French, just as “mardi” means Tuesday.
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Officials Break Ground on the Chavis Park Carousel House
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A groundbreaking took place Saturday for the new Chavis Carousel House at Chavis Park. The new building will house Chavis Park’s Historic Allan Herschell Carousel. The project is expected to be complete in late fall 2012.
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Krispy Kreme Challenge
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Thousands of runners participated in the annual Krispy Kreme Challenge Saturday, scarfing down a dozen doughnuts in the middle of a five-mile jog. The event raises thousands of dollars for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital.
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Skywalk Skyview
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A new view of the Edenton Street Methodist Church church spire, looking through the new skywalk under construction in downtown Raleigh.
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Upon Reflection
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The Administration Building on Jones Street is reflected in the new windows of the Nature Research Center.
