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By Kyle Marie McMahon | To ensure a smooth, comfortable life for your geriatric companion, we consulted Dr. Chris York of Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital.

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Nov 2025

Arts Performing Arts

Have Your Pie and Eat It Too

By Kyle Marie McMahon | For many families, Thanksgiving through New Year’s is a nutritional minefield, often feeling like a battle between joyful celebration and sensible eating.

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Nov 2025

Arts Performing Arts

Cary Arts Group Awarded Prestigious South Arts Grant

By Kyle Marie McMahon | The South Indian Fine Arts Academy is named a recipient of the South Arts Cultural Sustainability program, a grant initiative that awarded more…

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Nov 2025

Food Sip & Savor

The Great Escape: Your 5 West Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

By Kyle Marie McMahon | The thought of pulling off the perfect Thanksgiving dinner can be a little overwhelming, especially after a busy year.

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Nov 2025

Home & Garden

5 in 5: Five Local Finds to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table

By Kyle Marie McMahon The menu is set, the guest list is finalized, and the holiday hosting panic is just starting to set in. As the heart of the home…

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Nov 2025

Health & Wellness Home & Garden

Tri Pointe Homes Breaks Ground on Resort-Style Amenities in Fuquay-Varina

Big things are happening in Fuquay-Varina. Tri Pointe Homes has officially broken ground on a brand-new, state-of-the-art amenities center at Altis at Serenity, the builder’s first 55+ lifestyle community in…

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Nov 2025

Features Food Local Sightseeing

Celebrate by Starlight: FigMINT’s Dinner in the Pines

| By Jennifer Primrose | Photography by Jessica Bratton | Hidden just past I-540 on Highway 64, FigMINT Farms feels like a world apart, where twinkling lights, a long communal…

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Nov 2025

Features Home & Garden Travel

100 Years of Hands-On Learning: John C. Campbell Folk School

| By Page Leggett | Going to the John C. Campbell Folk School (JCCFS) is like going to a grown-up sleepaway camp. That is, if you were the kind of…

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Nov 2025

Features Pets

A Guide to Winter Pet Wellness

| By Dolly Sickles | For some folks, winter is a cozy season. Colder temperatures encourage layered clothing and snuggly evenings by the fireplace. Sound carries farther, the dew point’s…

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Nov 2025

Features Local Sightseeing Nonprofit People & Profiles

Apex Family’s Holiday Display Draws Visitors to Unique Tribute

| By Kurt Dusterberg| Eric and Mandy Rogers started out like lots of other couples with holiday spirit. “We both grew up loving Christmas,” Mandy says. “The first year we…

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Nov 2025

Food Local Business Pets

Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Local Treats

| By Samantha Carson | The holiday season is coming up fast. Are you ready? If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, many local bakeries and shops offer delectable…

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Nov 2025

Entertainment

Holiday Happenings: Seasonal Events in the Triangle

| By Kyle Marie McMahon | The holiday season is here, and towns across the Triangle are sparkling! From spectacular light shows and festive parades to jubilant performances and charming…

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Nov 2025

Home & Garden

Deck the Halls Naturally

| By Katelyn Rutt | While the holidays in North Carolina may not arrive wrapped in a snowy blanket, the season brings something even more magical—Southern charm. Here, the landscape…

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Nov 2025

Beauty

Winter Hibernation Is Skin’s Rejuvenation

| By Rachel Danielle | When temperatures drop and nature slows down, it’s tempting to think that our skin does the same. But here’s the secret: Winter is when your…

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Nov 2025

Performing Arts

Cary’s Community Theater Takes the Stage

| By Katie Eaker | Photos courtesy of the Cary Players | In the evenings of late August, a creative buzz can be felt radiating from the Cary Arts Center.…

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Nov 2025

Food

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups Recipe

| By Grace Barker| A lighly sweetened raspberry center enveloped in a rich and creamy dark chocolate base, this rich and tangy flavor is ready for your next party. Servings:…

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Oct 2025

Entertainment Sports & Fitness

The Soccer Tournament (TST) Stays in Cary Through 2029

In a major announcement for Cary and Wake County, The Soccer Tournament (TST) is here to stay. The world's premier 7v7 soccer festival has signed a new long-term agreement to…

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Oct 2025

Health & Wellness

A Doctor’s Instinct, A Life-Saving Discovery

By Kyle Marie McMahon For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing a powerful local story that underscores the importance of proactive health decisions and a physician’s intuition. When Kimberly…

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Oct 2025

Family & Education Home & Garden

Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween

By Matt Rokowsky Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families—particularly those…

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Sep 2025

Drink Sip & Savor

CRÚ Wine Bar Unveils Growth Plans and Fresh Design

By Kyle Marie McMahon Since its founding in 2002, CRÚ Food & Wine Bar has been a pioneer in making the wine experience approachable and enjoyable, creating a dedicated space for…

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A Guide to Caring for Senior Dogs

Have Your Pie and Eat It Too

Cary Arts Group Awarded Prestigious South Arts Grant

The Great Escape: Your 5 West Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner

5 in 5: Five Local Finds to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table

Tri Pointe Homes Breaks Ground on Resort-Style Amenities in Fuquay-Varina

Celebrate by Starlight: FigMINT’s Dinner in the Pines

100 Years of Hands-On Learning: John C. Campbell Folk School

A Guide to Winter Pet Wellness

Apex Family’s Holiday Display Draws Visitors to Unique Tribute

Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Local Treats

Holiday Happenings: Seasonal Events in the Triangle

Deck the Halls Naturally

Winter Hibernation Is Skin’s Rejuvenation

Cary’s Community Theater Takes the Stage

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cups Recipe

The Soccer Tournament (TST) Stays in Cary Through 2029

A Doctor’s Instinct, A Life-Saving Discovery

Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween

CRÚ Wine Bar Unveils Growth Plans and Fresh Design

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