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AARP Labor Day Sale: Just $11 a year

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Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!) Also, right now, AARP has a special Labor Day sale. Pay just $11 per year with a 5-year membership. The offer starts … [Read more...] about AARP Labor Day Sale: Just $11 a year

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Free car washes for teachers all August at The RipTide

Back for a 2nd year! The RipTide Car Wash is offering FREE car washes all August, 2026, for teachers and school staff. Show your school ID at ANY RipTide and get a free car wash. RipTide announced this promotion both on their website and Facebook page. Find all locations here. Triangle Locations of RipTide 3939 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdDurham, NC 5275 N Roxboro StreetDurham, NC 13150 Falls … [Read more...] about Free car washes for teachers all August at The RipTide

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Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck Aug. 15

Uplift Laundry Truck provides free mobile laundry services and supplies to those in need, and people without homes, in the Triangle. The organization's goal is to provide free laundry services to North Carolina's 1.4 million low-income residents. "Laundry insecurity," where people can not afford to wash clothes or bedding regularly, leads to health problems, as well as school absenteeism and … [Read more...] about Free laundry event with Uplift Laundry Truck Aug. 15

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Take 5 Oil Change opens in Cary, offers $25 off oil changes

Take 5 Oil Change has opened its first location in Cary. It's at 202 NE Maynard Road, Cary, North Carolina. The shop is locally owned and operated by Quick Lube of Carolina - EB Partners, bringing fast and simple routine car maintenance to local drivers. Featuring three service bays, customers can stay comfortably in their car and receive a high-quality oil change in about 10 minutes. To … [Read more...] about Take 5 Oil Change opens in Cary, offers $25 off oil changes

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Wendell Baptist Church Community Day Aug. 1: Clothing giveaway, small engine repair, free lunch and kids’ block party

Wendell Baptist Church, at 3651 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, North Carolina, is hosting a Community Day on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. It features a clothing giveaway, kids' block party, free hot dog lunch and even a repair shop where you can get small engines repaired as well as some car care. Announced on Facebook. Clothing Giveaway From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be a … [Read more...] about Wendell Baptist Church Community Day Aug. 1: Clothing giveaway, small engine repair, free lunch and kids’ block party

Great Clips cuts price on haircuts — just $12.99 for limited time (with coupon)

Great Clips is offering a coupon for $12.99 haircuts at participating U.S. locations. You can claim the coupon from March 19 to April 3, 2026.Claim the required coupon here. Limit one coupon per person. You should receive the one-time-use coupon code via e-mail within 30 to 45 minutes. However, it could take up to 24 hours to receive it. Once you have that coupon, you have until April 10, 2026, … [Read more...] about Great Clips cuts price on haircuts — just $12.99 for limited time (with coupon)

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Verizon offering $20 credit for those affected by the service outage — how you might be able to get $20 per LINE

Verizon experienced a very large service outage for seven hours on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Thousands of customers had no cell service for much of the day. Verizon is offering a $20 credit per account on the bills of customers who were affected by the outage, but the catch is that you have to redeem the credit. Perhaps the motivation is that many people will not take the steps to claim the … [Read more...] about Verizon offering $20 credit for those affected by the service outage — how you might be able to get $20 per LINE

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Get free technology help with a Raleigh Digital Ambassador at drop-in sessions

Need help using your phone or computer? Have digital goals you want to work on? The City of Raleigh has a program that can help. Raleigh Digital Ambassadors are tech-savy student volunteers who are ready to help. Just stop by during drop-in hours — no sign-up needed, and it’s completely FREE! When you come, you’ll be matched with a Raleigh Digital Ambassador. They’ll work with you … [Read more...] about Get free technology help with a Raleigh Digital Ambassador at drop-in sessions

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Vets to Vets Service Dog Team Graduation Nov. 2

Celebrate the accomplishments of some very special students, at the Vets to Vets Service Dog Team Graduation, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m., at Hilton Durham, near Duke, at 3800 Hillsborough Road, Durham, North Carolina. Honor the hard work and dedication of service dogs and their handlers. Witness the special bond between these incredible teams as they graduate and embark on … [Read more...] about Vets to Vets Service Dog Team Graduation Nov. 2

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