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Dix Park Sunflower Frenzy Turns Raleigh Hill Into Summer Hot Spot

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Dix Park Sunflower Frenzy Turns Raleigh Hill Into Summer Hot Spot

Edith Carmichael

Jul 10, 2026

Dorothea Dix Park’s five‑acre sunflower field is at peak bloom and the park is hosting a daylong celebration Saturday; here’s where to park, what’s allowed and accessibility notes.

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Cokey Road Bloodshed: Rocky Mount Man Dead, 61-Year-Old Suspect Jailed

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Cokey Road Bloodshed: Rocky Mount Man Dead, 61-Year-Old Suspect Jailed

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Arts & Events

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