This year’s Movers & Shakers embody the spirit of a region on the rise. These 10 young professionals — spanning industries and forging their own paths — speak individually to strength and success. Together, they celebrate connection and community, proving that purposeful leadership is paved by passion and persistence. Kayla Brown CEO & Founder, My... Read More
“It’s amazing to think that the Shibumi Shade has changed beach culture, changed the way families go to the beach. … We never dreamed that Shibumis would become so popular.”
That’s Dane Barnes, who, together with his brother, Scott, and their best friend, Alex Slater, founded Raleigh-based Shibumi Shade 10 years ago. Since the wind-powered... Read More
There’s nothing like summer in North Carolina, when the days grow longer and the sunshine brighter. How lucky are we to live in such an outdoor paradise? The Tar Heel State has something for everyone. What are you adding to your summer bucket list? Here are some of our family favorites!
I’ll start with the... Read More
It was 10 a.m. on a fine Sunday morning in April, and the parking lot at the Lake Pine entrance to Apex Community Park was completely full. A group of high school students gathered to the side wearing work gloves and lightweight orange safety vests, ready to participate in one of many environmental conservation events... Read More
Ritmo Latino Festival Saturday, May 9, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Downtown Cary diamanteartsculturalcenter.org
Presented by Diamante Arts and Cultural Center — the longest standing Latino Hispanic arts and culture organization in North Carolina — this annual festival brings thousands of people for a celebration of music, food, dance, and art.
Wheels on... Read More
We know you have a thousand photos of your pets. And we want to see them! (okay … a handful of them)
Any pets are welcome! Cats, dogs, bunnies, donkeys, lizards, birds, guinea pigs — we want them all.
Share a high-resolution photo and a few words about your non-human companions for a chance to... Read More
Truman White doesn’t consider himself a chef.
“I’m just a cook,” the easygoing Alabama native says with an understated smile.
This straightforward self-appraisal reveals the humble yet workmanlike approach the restaurant proprietor brings to his new namesake eatery in downtown Fuquay.
Guests come early and often to get their fill of everything from breakfast bowls... Read More
Cake in a Cloud came about by accident. I needed a quick dessert and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. I had enjoyed a similar dessert years before, but I had forgotten exactly how it was made, nor did I remember all the ingredients, so I looked around my pantry and developed a... Read More
When it comes to a woody ornamental with regional roots that is not only dependable but dependably pretty, oakleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea quercifolia) gets high marks in my book. Native to the Southeast, it has been brought out of the woods to charm gardeners with visual grace, and, yes, even a tad of pizzazz.
Oakleaf hydrangea... Read More
Psst! Did you know Easter lilies aren’t just for Easter? While they are ubiquitous offerings in stores everywhere this time of year as holiday houseplants, Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are actually perennials that can be saved and transitioned this spring to outdoor gardens, where they have the hardiness to not only survive but thrive. And... Read More
