In the late 1990s cinematic masterpiece, “Halloweentown,” main character Marnie discovers that her grandmother is a witch and lives in an alternative universe where every day is Halloween. They ...

After a tragedy, an accident, a crime or vigils to honor the victims often include a release of massive numbers of balloons. People have been releasing helium balloons, in celebration and in sympathy, ...

Family members and friends of people who die young often remember their loved ones with a balloon release. After WRAL’s latest documentary “UnSafe: North Carolina kids dying from gun violence,” ...

Councils are being urged to ban releases of balloons and sky lanterns on their land after balloon litter on beaches rose by more than half in a year. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to ...

St. Johns County recently passed a ban on releasing balloons and sky lanterns outdoors. The County Commission voted 5-0 on Jan. 18 to amend its litter ordinance to include the items. Violating the ...