Kathy Hanrahan

Raleigh

Lifestyle Editor at WRAL-TV (Raleigh, NC)

wife, mom, 📺 Pop culture junkie, 📸 concert photog, ate a tarantula 🕷, WRAL Lifestyle Editor and Who Dat!

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Articles

Rolesville aims to make Main Street a destination

6 days ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

Many people know Main Street in Rolesville as home to a popular local park with two playgrounds and walking trails. But less than a quarter mile down the road, the Cobblestone Village mixed-use development is attracting its own crowd. The development, which also includes apartments, is home to several new businesses. Artisan Beer and Cheese Shop opened six months ago.
Celebrate Juneteenth with events around the Triangle

1 week ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

Juneteenth commemorates the abolition of slavery in the United States. The first Juneteenth was June 19, 1865, when in the aftermath of the Civil War, federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control and ensure the freedom of all enslaved men, women and children. Considered the longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth was finally recognized as a federal holiday on June 17, 2021 – a full 156 years after it was first celebrated.
NBC News Poll digs into public opinion of Trump's second term so far

1 week ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

A new NBC News Decision Desk poll is shedding light on how Americans are feeling about key issues during President Donald Trump's second term in office. Here's what the numbers are telling us:When asked whether the Trump administration must follow a federal court ruling that declares one of its actions illegal, a strong majority 81% say yes, the administration must stop the action. Just 19% believe it can continue regardless of the ruling.
Summer camps in NC: Find programs for your child this summer

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

Summer programs and camps are still available at a variety of places in Raleigh, Durham and the surrounding areas. Although sign-ups for some programs started months ago, there are still options for summer camps. Below is a list of some programs still accepting campers. The City of Raleigh offers many summer programs from nature to LEGO camps. There are more than 100 camps this summer.
Your 2025 guide to Pride in the Triangle

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

June is officially Pride month and we have your guide to the events happening in the Raleigh area. All month: Raleigh Pride Events - All month there are pride-centric events happening in Raleigh. See a full list of those on the Raleigh Pride website. June 12: Rollin' with Pride: A Roller Skating Disco Event to Support the LGBTQ+ Center of Durham - Hosted at Wheels Durham, 100% of ticket revenue supports the center.
Fun Father's Day events to check out in the Raleigh area

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

From kayaking to giant robots, we have some fun ideas for dad to enjoy this Father's Day in the Raleigh area. Get onto the waterTake dad to a local pool -- we have a list of public pools to check out or enjoy the inflatable waterpark at Fantasy Lake Adventure Park. They also have kayaking. Enjoy some kayaking or paddleboarding at one of these places:Find out more about these locations and what you should bring before you hit the water. Giant Robot Fight Club is exactly what it sounds like.
NC dads find viral fame for their kid-friendly YouTube channel

2 weeks ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

Childhood friends turned musical collaborators Ryan T. Bliss and Chase Holfelder met in the fifth grade at the school now known as Davis Drive Elementary. "We started bands in middle school. We were in a band in high school together. We kind of like discovered music together and its always been a passion of ours and a huge part of our friendship," Holfelder said. Holfelder went to UNC-Wilmington and continued to write, perform and produce music. He and his family live in Cary.
NC mass shooting: Eighth person arrested, first suspect's bond revoked by judge

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Jessica Patrick |Kathy Hanrahan |Kaitlyn Dang

More suspects, another arrest and a person of interest are new developments in the June 1 mass shooting at a house party in Catawba County that left one man dead and 11 others injured. Garon Killian, 20, of Lenoir, is facing an attempted first-degree murder charge connected to the shooting. Killian made his first court appearance on Wednesday. He was given a $200,000 bond.
Youth clinics, kids zone: A guide to family fun at The Soccer Tournament in Cary

3 weeks ago | wral.com | Kathy Hanrahan

The Soccer Tournament will be at Cary's WakeMed Soccer Park June 4-9. There will be youth clinics, fan zones and many more opportunities for families to enjoy soccer fun. Famed Villarreal CF from Spain will host youth clinics daily for those 8 to 16 years old. The clinics are free for ticketholders, so parents and participants must have tournament tickets to attend. Registration for the clinics are required. Each session is capped at 100 registrants.
What is WeChat and why is it being used by criminal organizations for fentanyl trafficking

1 month ago | wral.com | Chelsea Donovan |Kathy Hanrahan

North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson has a message for Chinese-owned messaging and payment platform WeChat, which has been used by criminals for money laundering and fentanyl trafficking in the United States. "You need to show us the exact steps you're going to take to stop this," Jackson said in a video posted to social media on Tuesday.