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Texas Girl Scout troop encounters 14-foot gator

Minutes after members of the troop jumped into the swimming area, the leader noticed something terrifying in the water. A 14-foot alligator swam toward the girls.

Scout jamboree in South Korea forced to evacuate as typhoon approaches

The South Korean government evacuated participants of the World Scout Jamboree ahead of a tropical storm.

Thin Mints fans rejoice: New 'sister' cookie infused with raspberry announced for 2023 season

Research shows Thin MintsTM are the most popular Girl Scout Cookie - so fans may be excited to learn the organization has announced the release of a 'sister' cookie to the chocolatey, minty best-seller.

11-year-old on journey to become a pilot

Scouting teaches courage and confidence. An 11-year-old Girl Scout from Bismarck is soaring to new heights through her involvement in that organization.

Despite setbacks, local Girl Scout troops finding new ways to help fulfill cookie cravings

Girl Scout cookie sales, like so many other things during the coronavirus pandemic, have taken a hit. But it's not stopping the organization from pushing forward.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Despite setbacks, local Girl Scout troops finding new ways to help fulfill cookie cravings

Girl Scouts cookies go digital

Girl Scouts rely on cookie sales to fund camping trips and other adventures. This year, the organization is yearly traditions.

Here's how to get your Girl Scout cookie fix in 2021

Local Girl Scouts will launch cookie sales on Saturday, Jan. 16, with some innovative, contact-free sales initiatives to ensure everybody can get a Thin Mint (or 10 boxes).

Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Go Ask Mom editor

Here's how to get your Girl Scout cookie fix in 2021

Girl Scouts cookies to be sold online-only because of COVID

The Girl Scouts have also announced a partnership with Grubhub, which means you can get quick delivery of your favorite cookies at home.

The power of the Girl Scout experience: how the program changes lives

Girl Scouts "builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place." For Gold Award Girl Scout Trinity Garza, the program also changed her life.

Latisha Catchatoorian, WRAL Digital Solutions

Girl Scouts baking up new cookie for next spring

Coming soon to a shopping center near you: A new Girl Scout cookie.

Counterfeiters target Girl Scouts

Several Florida Girl Scout troops have been targeted by criminals paying for boxes of cookies using phony bills. (Video from WFLA)

Girl Scouts bust counterfeiter

Two separate Girl Scout troops reported a man accused of using counterfeit money to police in mid-February.

Cary elementary school sends Girl Scout cookies as Valentines Day care package

Students at Green Hope Elementary in Cary sent their love in the form of Girl Scout Cookies. Nearly 150 boxes shipped to a teacher's husband - an airman from Fort Bragg on his first deployment to the Middle East. Teachers and staff bought the cookies, students made hundreds of Valentine's cards and decorated the boxes for shipping. They arrived in time for Valentines Day.

Siegee Dowah - WRAL contributor