Women of Western Wake: Wendy Coulter
In the grand tapestry of nature, few creatures embody the spirit of resilience and joy quite like the hummingbird. And when you meet Wendy…
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Things to Do: September 2025
1. Step right up! The Carolina Circus Festival returns to downtown Cary for the sixth time to promote the culture of circus and support…
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Blazing Forward
In January the Holly Springs Fire Department became the first department in Wake County with an all-female crew. Lieutenant Kendall Stinson, engineer Kayelei Carter,…
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A Dazzling Dream
“The sparkle in someone’s eyes when they wear something that makes them feel beautiful — that’s what inspired me,” says Anjali Tara about the…
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Pay It Forward: CharleyMadelyn
CharleyMadelyn, located in downtown Apex, is not just another boutique — it’s a sanctuary where faith meets fashion and where women can find empowerment…
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Small Business Spotlight: Littles of Cary
In downtown Cary, one quaint house manages to stand out among the others on charming Chatham Street. Radiating warmth and upscale comfort, Littles of…
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Restaurant Profile: Cape Fear Seafood Co.
A new restaurant has opened in Cary that definitively fills a void, and people are quickly finding safe harbor there. Cape Fear Seafood Company,…
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Liquid Assets: The Old Man & The Mystic Sea
Born and raised in Miami, mixologist Matt Kniseley considers himself a huge Hemingway fan. He created this North Carolina twist on the Hemingway daiquiri…
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Liquid Assets: Pillage People
You can find Danish pilsners on grocery store shelves, but “they do not taste the same,” says Norse Brewing Company co-owner Chris Jorgensen, who…
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Garden Adventurer: Dividing Irises
In the spring, bearded irises (Iris germanica) can be real showstoppers with their masses of gorgeous blossoms. However, after a few years of dependable…
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