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Therapy on the Go: Children Cry It Out, Adults Act It Out
Kim Dillon, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with Therapeutic Partners discusses feeling frustrated when kids misbehave - but need to remember, behavior is communication. Kim Dillon 4/30/26

96.1BBB the Help with Madison at the UNC Health Johnston Derby Day!
Join us for UNC Health Johnston Derby Day at Portofino on Saturday May 2 and experience the thrill and spirit of the "Run for the Roses" in Johnston County! Just look for Madison in her best Derby style! W...

Wet Nose Wednesday: Meet Falkor and Perlah!
Ready for adoption! And ready to "Build Their Future"! Make way for North Carolina's first Regional Campus for Pets & People, featuring a new 27,000-square-foot Resource Center and renovations to our e...

Join 96.1BBB and the 40th Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival Saturday, May 2!
Join us for the 40th Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival in downtown Smithfield on May 2 and experience a fun-filled celebration of Smithfield and Johnston County's most beloved flavors - country ham and sweet potatoe...

Motivational Monday: Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase!
Madison and Susan Hite discuss the people feeling stuck - love vs fear. It's OK to be stuck, but don't stay there. Look around and be willing to take that first step. Susan Hite Motivational Monday 04/27/26

Lunch With Sammy: Win tickets to UNC Health Johnston Derby Day!
Get ready, Triangle-UNC Health Johnston Derby Day is back and bigger than ever! Thanks to Deacon Jones Auto Group, the Official Horsepower Sponsor of UNC Health Johnston Derby Day, Madison has Family 4-packs of gene...
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Homemade Truffle Fries
These rich, flavorful truffle fries are a delicacy you can make right in your kitchen. Ingredients 3 large russet potatoes 2-3 tbsp truffle oil 2 tbsp olive oil ½ cup g...
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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...








