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Happiness

US drops from list of top 20 happiest countries in the world

  • Mar 20, 2024

New study shows three North Carolina cities are among the happiest

  • Mar 1, 2024
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Why can fear be fun? Doctors break down the science of being scared

  • Oct 31, 2023
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Raleigh named 22nd happiest city in the USA

  • Mar 1, 2023

Woman dressing up as Tinkerbell in Wake Co., bringing joy to kids

  • Jun 5, 2020

Why everyone is smiling at the orange payphone in downtown Raleigh

  • Aug 1, 2019

Study says cruises are best for long term well being

  • May 24, 2019

Happy Day of Happiness!

  • Mar 20, 2019

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  • Mar 25, 2017
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Happy National Dog Day!

  • Aug 26, 2016

Latest Stories

'You are my forever home': 8-year-old surprises stepdad with adoption proposal

The little girl held up a sign that read, "Papi, you are my forever home. Will you adopt me?"

  • Jan 21, 2019
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Make others smile on Cheer Up the Lonely Day

Cheer Up the Lonely Day aims to spread awareness about the damaging effects of loneliness and asks for people to give some of their time to bring happiness and cheer into the lives of those who may be lonely.

  • Jul 12, 2018
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What are the happiest countries in the world?

Switzerland, New Zealand and Norway were among the happiest countries on earth.

  • Mar 21, 2017

Animal shelter: stolen puppy returned thanks to social media

A puppy stolen from the SPCA in Garner was returned safely, and the shelter said is crediting the help of the community on social media with the puppy's safe return.

  • May 19, 2016

Saddest day of the year? 5 ways to boost your mood on 'Blue Monday'

If you feel down this Monday, you're not alone. Jan. 18 is advertised as ''Blue Monday,'' the saddest day of the year. Here are five things you can do to boost your mood.

  • Jan 18, 2016