Pay It Forward: United Arts Wake County
Lee Pike was spending her birthday at work, listening to students read poetry at the High School Spoken Word Contest, an event organized by…
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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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A Stage for Youth
When Emmalena Parker stands backstage before a theater show, a familiar feeling takes over. A knot in her stomach, a quickening of her breath…
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Light the Way
The sun set by 5:20 p.m. on January 10, typical of a midwinter evening, leaving the town of Cary blanketed in cold and darkness…
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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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Cary Park Tech Serves as a Model for Others
The Smart Cities Connect conference took place in Raleigh March 10-12, but it began with an opening event in downtown Cary. The conference brings…
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One Year In: What’s Up, Wake Celebrates 50 Episodes
The What’s Up, Wake podcast debuted on March 4, 2025, with “Recipe for Success: Cooking up Conversations with Scott Crawford.” Over the ensuing year,…
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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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