Women of Western Wake: Jackie Locklear
As the CEO of Locklear Roofing, Jackie Locklear has spent the last 26 years running and expanding one of the few 100% woman and…
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Women of Western Wake: Chavi Khanna Koneru
Chavi Khanna Koneru grew up in the Triangle, wanting to change the world. After getting a law degree from UNC-Chapel Hill, she headed to…
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Women of Western Wake: Veronica Bent
Veronica Bent knew she was born to be a leader, but it was her kind heart for service that helped guide her toward putting…
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Presenting the 2021 Women of Western Wake
From corporate success to selfless service, these dynamic leaders have accomplished great things in their chosen fields. Here, our honorees share their stories about…
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Things to Do: September 2021
The annual African American Cultural Festival is back this year, and it’s been reimagined with new locations and family-friendly activities throughout downtown Raleigh. Enjoy…
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What’s Ahead for the 2021 N.C. State Fair
The 2021 N.C. State Fair will be Worth the Wait! Or so goes the motto for this year’s event. “A year without a State…
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New Apex Marker Honors Friendship School & Community
Friendship and perseverance were on display during a Sunday ceremony to dedicate a historical marker telling the story of a small segregated school. After…
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Activate Good’s Month of Service Returns
Last year, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Activate Good, a local nonprofit with a mission of improving the community through “people-powered projects…
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Meet Apex Friendship High School Principal Matt Wight
Principal Matt Wight is no stranger to Apex high schools. As former principal of Apex High School for nine years and founding principal of…
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Nonprofits Prepare for Back to School
School is back in session, and for some students, this fall may be the first time they set foot in a classroom in over…
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