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A New Permanent Fixture on Hillsborough Street

Chances are you’re familiar with the likes of the Barrel Monster. From worldwide counterculture icon to humble icon at a local arts festival, the “Barrel Monster” has most recently established itself as a permanent fixture on Hillsborough Street, but now has a lady friend at his side.

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The Quiet Steel Rails

The railway signals cast a small glimmer of light on the rails near Boylan that silently wait for another passing freighter.

Raleigh Calling, Installment Three: ‘More than just a Pretty Facade’

Welcome to another installment of our cell phone photo series, “Raleigh Calling.” See if you can guess which building in the heart of downtown Raleigh is depicted in the slightly distorted image shown above as well as answer a bit of trivia. As always, winners will be rewarded for correct answers.

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