Battle Bots: Giant Robot Fight Club
“The first rule of Giant Robot Fight Club,” announces referee Fudge Shemp to a raucous audience from inside the ring, “is please talk about…
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Pay It Forward: Make a Splash at the Triangle Aquatic Center
Reflected on the surface of an indoor swimming pool are boys and girls in swimsuits who fist-bump and high-five their parents before grabbing kickboards,…
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2026 Movers & Shakers
This year’s Movers & Shakers embody the spirit of a region on the rise. These 10 young professionals — spanning industries and forging their…
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Local Lit
Our local literary landscape glimmers with gems. From a pacey YA fantasy thriller to a trial-by-fire culinary memoir, distinctive guidebook to enthralling mystery, area…
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Caffeinated Canvases
“We call ourselves the Chick-fil-A of coffee,” says Pretty Good Coffee Company owner and Chief Espresso Officer Sam Nelson. “We’re really friendly and really,…
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Small Business Spotlight: Carolina Clay Studio
“This business really started with one simple concept, which is community,” says Carolina Clay Studio owner and instructor Nate Goldman. After falling in love…
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Women’s Work
Two area artists are exhibiting this spring. Using mixed media to explore themes of gender, culture, power, and belonging — both locally and in…
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2026 Maggy Awards: Shopping
Cottage Baby Boutique Best Children’s Clothing Inspired by a shared concern for babies and toddlers dealing with skin sensitivities, eczema, and allergies, mother and…
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2026 Maggy Awards: Services
Cary Car Care Best Auto Mechanic Shop For Kelsey and BJ Lambdin, co-owners and vice presidents of Cary Car Care, winning the Maggy Award…
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2026 Maggy Awards: Lifestyle
Oak Village Academy Best Preschool A guiding principle at Oak Village Academy is that whatever you can do inside, you can do outside. “There’s…
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