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2026 Maggy Awards: Restaurants

Vegan Community Kitchen Best Restaurant for Specialty Diets Vegan Community Kitchen chef/co-owner Tiru A. Kassie knows that vegan restaurants function as more than eating…

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The 2026 Maggy Awards

Since 2006, the Maggy Awards have celebrated the best of Western Wake — and the excitement just continues to grow. This year, more than…

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Game On!

Over the first weekend of March 2025, Linda Pelnik and Sue Dohm visited New York City. The longtime friends, along with more than 25,000…

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Pay It Forward: NeighborUp

MAGGY AWARD WINNER: Best Nonprofit In a bold move to amplify their impact, Dorcas Ministries and Western Wake Crisis Ministry have entered a new…

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Ditching Your Digital Distractions

When it comes to resolutions, most of us are looking for personal improvements — better health, financial habits, or productivity. Maybe your goals for 2026…

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Mountain Air

Vibrant towns, mountain landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and outdoor exploration — you can find it all in the North Carolina High Country. Destinations such as…

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Escape to Edenton

“Edenton’s waking up,” says Inner Banks Inn proprietor Susan Martin Cyr about the scenic town tucked into the Albemarle Sound and surrounded by water…

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The Heart of Hospitality

“I am sleeping really well at night,” says Lynn Minges about the peace she’s found since retiring from her role as CEO of the…

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