Nonprofit Spotlight: Note in the Pocket
One act of kindness is all it takes to make a difference. For Note in the Pocket, a nonprofit that clothes thousands of children…
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Kitchen Confidence
Dressed in chef’s whites and wielding a large knife, Katelyn Holmes deftly dismembers a chicken. The petite 16-year-old separates the breast portions and trims…
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High-energy ‘Newsies’ Tells Timeless Story
North Carolina Theatre’s production of Disney’s “Newsies” hit the ground running opening night with singing, dancing and a whole lot of heart. The show,…
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Area Teens Help Create School Food Pantry
Four area teens have more to show from their summer jobs than a few dollars in the bank. Olivia Andrews, from Cary, Kaitlyn Gosline,…
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School’s Out, Hunger Isn’t
For many kids in the Triangle, summer vacation means lazy days by the pool. But for the more than 156,000 Wake County students receiving…
Read MoreFestival of Short Plays has Local Appeal
The Cary Playwrights’ Forum partners with OdysseyStage Theatre to present a new festival of 10-minute plays this summer: NC 10 by 10. Each group…
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Western Wake Farmers Market is Home at Last
Eight years after its founding, the Western Wake Farmers Market is now in its permanent home. On July 7, vendors moved into the space…
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Calling All Area Nonprofits!
Several philanthropic groups that support Western Wake County charities are accepting requests for grants. Local nonprofits are encouraged to apply, but time is short….
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Caponata is Summer in a Bowl
This time of year, I’ll come home from a weekend trip to the farmers market, my bags overflowing with juicy red tomatoes, green zucchini,…
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Worth the Trip: Wonderful N.C. Waterfalls
Tucked along the trails in Jackson County, beautiful waterfalls await hikers in the North Carolina mountains. The nearby Eastern Continental Divide is where water…
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