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Two people paddling a handmade cardboard boat in the Neuse River for the Smithfield River Rat Regatta.

Smithfield's River Rat Regatta Aug. 24th

By Ashby Brame on Jul. 18, 2024

The "Smithfield Yacht Club" will open once again for the River Rat Regatta on the Neuse on Saturday, August 24 at 10:00 a.m. The event will feature a race between 2-person teams in cardboard boats…

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A group of runners starting a race in Johnston County, NC.

Sign-up for Selma's 8th Annual Polar Bear Run

By Ashby Brame on Dec. 28, 2023

The Town of Selma will host the 8th Annual Polar Bear Run on Saturday, January 13th at 10:00 AM. The Polar Bear Run is held to support Bailey’s Human Rescue, a local organization on a mission to…

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Runners at the starting line at the Benson Harvest Race in Benson, NC.

A Brisk Run In Benson and a Sweet Potato Smoothie

By Tyler Douglas on Oct. 20, 2017

CoCo Daughtry knows a lot about sweet potatoes — the curious orange tuber you’ll probably have this Thanksgiving and again during Christmas, likely in candied or baked form. But have you had grilled…

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