An afternoon in Downtown Cary honoring First Responders? You bet! Come out and see 96.1 BBB as we support the Cary Police Department Public Safety Day! This event showcases 38 local agencies including representatives from Apex, Morrisville, Wake Forest, Fuquay and more! The event kicks off with a riveting action-filled Fitness Competition between the forever…… Continue Reading
Red Chokeberry (Aronia arbutifolia) and Black Chokeberry (Aronia melanocarpa) are versatile shrubs native to North Carolina. I have seen many of the red varieties, while black varieties have never shown up in my path. They are similar however, with obviously, the main difference, the color of the berries. In addition, the red has a more upright and slender shape preferring moist soil, while the black are more tolerant of various soil conditions. The berries of the black varieties usually drop in summer while the berries of the red varieties last until winter. Otherwise the two types are much alike. The flowers, of course, come in the spring and with the help of pollinators, make these small berries.… Continue Reading
Meowdy folks! My name is Hugo and the people around here say I’m one handsome fellow. I absolutely adore head scratches and I have the prettiest purr. When I find my forever family, I promise to serenade them with my purrs everyday. I’m such a lovebug with my people, that I don’t want to share…… Continue Reading
I have many different species of plants in my landscape. However, I do not own a “Clethra alnifolia” or “sweet pepper bush” or “summersweet”. I bet if I were to ask brother Rufus if he planted one in his historic yard, he would say yes. Clethra is a native plant to Eastern North America including North Carolina of course. My expert friends on the Weekend Gardener tell us that Clethra is a choice shrub for the Tar Heel state’s growing conditions.… Continue Reading
Listen in as Madison speaks with Food Network star and award-winning pitmaster Michael Mixson. They discuss backyard barbecuing tips and best practices including tools of the trade, how to ensure that meats are moist and tender, spice selection, and menu planning. Madison Interviews Food Network Star & Pitmaster M | RSS.com… Continue Reading
Meowdy folks! My name is Hugo and the people around here say I’m one handsome fellow. I absolutely adore head scratches and I have the prettiest purr. When I find my forever family, I promise to serenade them with my purrs everyday. I’m such a lovebug with my people, that I don’t want to share…… Continue Reading
Enjoy Madison’s interview with Chris Edwards, the voice of the Carolina Mudcats. The duo discuss the Carolina Mudcats 35-year history, as well as the Mudcats’ final games at Five County Stadium during Labor Day weekend. Madison Interviews Chris Edwards, The Voice of the | RSS.com… Continue Reading
Listen in as Kitty interviews performer Kevin Ligon, who plays the character of Belle’s father in DPAC’s upcoming production of musical “Beauty and the Beast.” Catch Kevin’s excitement as he shares about changes and enhancements that been made to the Disney show for this latest touring production. You can enjoy the show — and see…… Continue Reading
Looking for practical tips on how to overcome back-to-school anxiety for parents and children alike? Then listen to Madison’s interview with licensed, clinical mental health counselor Kim Dillon from Therapeutic Partners in Raleigh. You’ll hear informational nuggets about how to get children to open up and share their feelings, the warning signs of when professional…… Continue Reading
My mother-in-law, Jean Reeves, was smart, hard-working, industrious, caring and pretty. She loved gardening, and taught her equally pretty daughters about vegetables and flowers and how they co-exist in nature. When I fell in love with Melissa, I also fell in love with her parents’ extraordinary and expansive dairy farm. The vegetable garden was always spacious, pristine and yummy. Jean’s talent for growing flowers was equally as impressive. Her sizable zinnia garden was memorable for the vivid colors. I think a low flying plane would have flown around to get another look.… Continue Reading