The organizer of the campaign tells WRAL News that he's creating an organization with a board that seeks to carry out the fundraiser's primary goal: to throw "a world-class party." The group also hopes to give excess money to charities.



Organizer of viral fundraiser for UNC frat 'rager' creating board to plan party, give to charities

American flag goes back up on UNC campus

Triangle residents who are fans of thrills and themed attractions don't have to travel far to experience some of the best.

Guide: Amusement parks within driving distance of Raleigh

New Carowinds rollercoaster nears opening date

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Volunteers will walk or run for up to 24 hours this weekend at Historic Oakwood Cemetery to raise money for Healing Transitions.

'In this together:' Oakwood24 run/walk raises money for Raleigh addiction recovery program

This weekend: 24-hour run through Oakwood Cemetery raises money for Healing Transitions 

At Raleigh's historic Oakwood cemetery and more than 3,700 other locations across the country, wreaths were laid Saturday to honor U.S. veterans.

A holiday honor for veterans: Oakwood Field of Honor hosts Wreaths Across America event

Wreaths Across America

Despite the weather, many people are trick-or-treating in the historic Oakwood neighborhood. 

SURE THAT THEY TRY TO CUT DOWN ON FOOD WASTE CENTERED RIGHT TO THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS. >> WELL, HALLOWEEN IS UPON US TRICK OR TREATERS, PREPARING TO GO DOOR-TO-DOOR. DESPITE ALL THE GLOOMY WEATHER WREL'S JOIN GRACE IS LIVE IN OAKWOOD. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR NEIGHBORHOODS FOR HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS. A CHOICE. >> HEY, CHRIS. THAT'S RIGHT. WE ARE IN THE HISTORIC OAKWOOD, A NEIGHBORHOOD AND I'M HANGING OUT WITH A COUPLE OF MONTHS. HOUSE HERE. YOU MAY RECOGNIZE SOME OF THEM. IF YOU LOOK A LITTLE CLOSELY, ONE THING YOU WILL NOT RECOGNIZE HE'S THE STREETS OUT HERE TODAY. NO TRICK OR TREATERS. THE RAIN IS COMING DOWN. IT HAS BEEN HARD TO SPOT TRICK OR TREATERS HERE. AND THERE WE'VE SEEN A COUPLE OF PEOPLE IN THEIR CARS DRIVING AROUND AND WAITING FOR THAT MOMENT TO STRIKE. AND WE FOUND ONE DAD WHO WAS ENJOYING THE OR EARLY AFTERNOON WITH HIS SON AND WIFE. STOPPED >> BUT NOW, YOU KNOW, JUST TO GIVE US A SMELL, YOU KNOW, LIMBS GET A SPIRIT OF HALLOWEEN STUFF LIKE THAT. >> I CAN TELL YOU HIS SON WAS SMILING BECAUSE THE TREATS ARE OUT HERE. EVEN THOUGH THE RAIN IS COMING DOWN, WE DO THE TRICK OR TREATERS. WE'LL STILL BE OUT HERE A LITTLE BIT LATER. FIRST, IT LOOKS LIKE A FULL-SIZE CANDY BAR AND THE KIDS JUST LIKE THAT. JULIAN GOT TO GET TO THAT BLOCK. THANKS TO

Trick-or-treating in historic Oakwood neighborhood on Halloween 

At memorials and cemeteries across the country, hundreds of thousands of people paid tribute to our veterans by taking part in Wreaths Across America Saturday.

Local 'Wreaths Across America' events honor veterans

'Wreaths Across America' events honor veterans in the Triangle

Inspired by the isolation, loss and changes that have occurred for many people over the past year, Oakwood Cemetery has created the Grove of Remembrance - a natural grove of flowering crepe myrtles, where visitors can hang ribbons with messages for those who have passed.

​Grove of Remembrance: Visitors hang ribbons with messages for lost loved ones at Oakwood 

Historic Oakwood Cemetery has created a Grove of Rememberance, where ribbons holding special messages for lost loved ones flutter in the breeze -- perhaps carrying those words to the great beyond.

With Phase 2 extended for the second time for three more weeks, it may be a good time for a reorientation of the mind and heart.

A Reorientation during the Pandemic

Deer in Oakwood Cemetery

Did you know Raleigh played a role in the origins of Mother's Day? Madeline Jane Jones Procter, co-founder of Mother's Day, lived in Raleigh and is buried in Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Her ideals and traditions live on in her family, who have also made a local impact.

Hidden History: Co-founder of Mother's Day was a Raleigh mother 

Madeline Jane Jones Procter, co-founder of Mother's Day, is buried in Historic Oakwood Cemetery

Alex Goldenshtein, a proud father of two young girls, usually spends Father's Day with his family. This year, he spent the day at the Oakwood Cemetery.

Man spends Father's Day at cemetery to be near his dad

Alex Goldenshtein, a proud father of two young girls, usually spends Father's Day with his family. This year, he spent the day at the Oakwood Cemetery visiting his dad.

For many, Father's Day is a time to celebrate dads. For others, it's about remembering.




Father's Day a time to celebrate for some, mourn for others

Historic Oakwood Cemetery turns 150 years old. To mark the occasion, the cemetery is publishing a series of Death Letters, penned by local people who have thoughts on the issue.  

Historic Oakwood Cemetary marks 150 years with series of Death Letters

Death Letter Project

Life from letters of death: Historic Oakwood Cemetery encourages end-of-life conversations

At Freedom Memorial Park in Fayetteville, dozens of people turned out Monday to honor those who died in armed conflicts that date back to World War I.

Fayetteville, Raleigh mark Memorial Day with solemn ceremonies

Cumberland County honors fallen service members on Memorial Day

At Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh, music, speeches and tributes in memory of those who lost their lives in the fight for freedom