2015

Real-Life Resolutions

According to some estimates, about 40 percent of Americans set goals for the new year … about 8 percent achieve them. "We hear this…

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2015 Maggy Awards

What qualities constitute a hero? Dependability. Consistency. Compassion. And a big-picture focus. We see this year’s Maggy Award winners as just that: Community heroes….

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The Best from the Dark Side

The New Year stirs gardeners’ souls to plan and prepare for yet another growing season, with thoughts mainly turning to searching for eye-catching plants…

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Just Add Color

Bored with those same four walls? So are we. But no worries: We've tapped into the awesome talents of the Maggy Award winners for…

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We Love! January 2015

1. HOME TWEET HOME Add a touch of elegance to your porch or patio with a church-inspired birdhouse with fleur-de-lis accent, $118; clip-on feather…

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Hockey Scores With Area Youth

Dozens of Root Elementary kindergartners focus intently on the cluster of bright orange balls in the center of the school gym. As instructions are…

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It’s Here Somewhere

Can’t find your keys, again? Nine cans of pineapple in the pantry, but no green beans? We’re certainly not the first to deal with…

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Best TV Personality

Faster than lightning, hardier than hail … it’s chief meteorologist Greg Fishel of WRAL, readers’ choice as Best TV Personality! Be it sunshine or…

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