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Amazon’s Labor Day Sale — Deals on Waterpik, Amazon Fire tablet, KitchenAid mixer, more…

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Amazon's Labor Day Sale has deals available now, continuing through September 7, 2026. The sales are wide-ranging, from household items to electronics, travel items, school essentials and more. Thousands of items are included in the sale. There will be more deals added each day of the sale, so keep checking back. We've listed some deals that caught our eye, and will update throughout the … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Labor Day Sale — Deals on Waterpik, Amazon Fire tablet, KitchenAid mixer, more…

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First Friday at Raleigh Times Sept. 4 — music, art, more

The Morning Times, 10 E. Hargett Street, in Downtown Raleigh, hosts First Friday at the Times on the first Friday of every month, during First Friday Raleigh. These events typically include live music, an art market and more. September First Friday First Friday at the Times on September 4, 2026. Between 7 to 11 p.m., come by for: … [Read more...] about First Friday at Raleigh Times Sept. 4 — music, art, more

Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3

Hip Hop IS Higher Eduction is a FREE symposium on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 12 to 8 p.m., at American Tabacco Campus, 324 Blackwell Street, Durham, North Carolina. Registration is required. See the whole program here. What you can expect: … [Read more...] about Hip Hop is Higher Education — free symposium in Durham Sept. 3

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Hardee’s: 66¢ sausage biscuit for 5 days, plus biscuit deals all September

Hardee's is celebrating its 66th birthday, alongside National Biscuit Month, all September, 2026. To celebrate its birthday, Hardee’s is offering a 66¢ sausage biscuit all Labor Day weekend long from September 3 to 7, 2026. And the party doesn’t stop there. Hardee’s is extending the deals all Biscuit Month long with weeklyoffers: … [Read more...] about Hardee’s: 66¢ sausage biscuit for 5 days, plus biscuit deals all September

Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes at MOSAIC in Pittsboro

Mosaic is offering Wellness Wednesdays, free fitness classes on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Make sure to find the sign-up link on this page. Please bring a water bottle and a yoga mat. Food andb beverage will be available on site for purchase at MOSAIC tenant locations. Wellness Wednesday Schedule … [Read more...] about Wellness Wednesdays: Free fitness classes at MOSAIC in Pittsboro

Andia’s Ice Cream: BOGO Sundaes Every Monday this Summer

Andia's Ice Cream is making summer a little sweeter and Mondays a little better. All through the summer of 2026, Andia's will be offering buy-one-get-one-free sundaes on Mondays. The offer is valid through August 31, 2026. The sundaes include one scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, one topping and one sauce. This deal was announced on Instagram. If you haven't tried Andia's Ice Cream yet, … [Read more...] about Andia’s Ice Cream: BOGO Sundaes Every Monday this Summer

Music Bingo and Trivia at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street

Oaklyn Springs Taproom can be found at 505 Broad Street, Fuquay-Varina. Oaklyn Springs Brewery grew from a home-brewing operation. Now they work to bring great beer to local neighbors in the Fuquay-Varina area. Oaklyn Springs Taproom hosts many events. You can find events listed on their website calendar or on the taproom's Facebook page. View our page for the Oaklyn Springs Brewery … [Read more...] about Music Bingo and Trivia at Oaklyn Springs Taproom on Broad Street

Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 28

Level Up Live: Boxyard RTP is a free event on August 14 and 28, 2026, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Drive, Durham, North Carolina. This is a FREE event. Turnabout Players will be playing live video game music, while you play classic video games provided by NC Eclectic Esports. Whether you’re a lifelong gamer or simply love great music, this event brings legendary … [Read more...] about Level Up Live at Boxyard RTP: Live video game music and classic video games Aug. 28

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