Whether you’re photographing your kids in the backyard or your dog at the park, the biggest mistake I see isn’t the camera you are using. It’s the light.
As a professional photographer, I’ll be the first to tell you that professional cameras and lenses can create images that simply aren’t possible with a cell phone.... Read More
Imagine a retirement community where you never have to pull out a credit card, your health is optimized, and every complex logistical hurdle is handled for you. Sounds like paradise, right?
This is the premise for Everhaven: A Paradise Built on Survival, Data, and Deception, a science fiction novel released last fall by local author... Read More
“The first rule of Giant Robot Fight Club,” announces referee Fudge Shemp to a raucous audience from inside the ring, “is please talk about Giant Robot Fight Club. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. Tell your weird cousin …”
“Your weird cousin’s gonna love this,” interjects Hot Dog Henly, emcee and creator of Giant Robot... Read More
Teena Piccione has an outstanding career in technology and leadership, capped by her latest role, Secretary & State CIO of North Carolina. Her experiences, and how they led her to Cary, are a testament to her passion for supporting the residents of North Carolina and the ability of governments and corporations to improve life through... Read More
Celebrate all week long with events across town. Pick one or pack your calendar. Independence Day Celebration July 1, 6-9:30 p.m. South Park, Fuquay-Varina
Sing along to live music from Bounce, plus line dancing, giveaways, kids’ crafts, photo ops, and food trucks. The Splash Pad will be open from 6-8:30 p.m. Fireworks begin at... Read More
Almost anyone can play disc golf. From kids to seniors, athletes to couch-lovers, the sport allows players to move at their own pace, and most courses easily accommodate a range of skill and experience levels.
All that’s truly required to play is one disc (though most players opt to carry several best suited for different... Read More
This is a simple and quick meal that delights everyone who tries it. The eggs and beans provide protein, the tortilla strips give it an amazing slightly spicy kick, and the tomato balances everything out. Using the habanero-lime tortillas from Trader Joe’s is key, as plain tortillas do not give the dish the same flavor... Read More
South Line Brewing Co. collaborated with The Bark Bar to craft a beer perfect for enjoying in the warm weather of a North Carolina summer. Tail Chaser West Coast Lager pairs a simple backbone of 100% pilsner malt with Mosaic, Cryo Mosaic, and Nelson Sauvin hops varieties. The combination keeps the hoppy bitterness in check... Read More
As your squash patch reaches maturity under the strengthening summer sun, well-tended plants should begin brimming with their delectable edibles, meaning you can reap the benefits by harvesting … and harvesting … and harvesting. Before you know it, you might be up to your neck in crookneck, straight neck, patty pan, or zucchini fruit.
But... Read More
When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high marks in my book. Native to the Southeast, it has been brought out of the woods to charm gardeners with visual grace, and, yes, even a tad of pizzazz.
Oakleaf hydrangea... Read More
