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By Dathan Kazsuk | For our Meet the Chef series, we step behind the line with James Eason, executive chef at Irregardless—a Raleigh institution now 50 years young.

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Jan 2026

Health & Wellness

Kickstart the New Year: 3 Ways to Build Healthy Habits That Last

By Grace Barker | Despite this reinvigoration in making positive change, statistics show that an astonishing 88% of them fail to last more than 2 weeks into the…

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Jan 2026

Entertainment Out & About

Unique dates beyond the box of chocolates

By Kate Loeffel | Valentine’s Day sparks a familiar call to action for couples—declare your love with chocolates, flowers, and balloons filling every grocery store aisle.

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Jan 2026

Food Sip & Savor

Meet the Chef – Christopher Prieto

By Dathan Kazsuk | In our new series, we sit down with a standout Triangle chef for a quick-fire Q&A designed to give readers a taste of who they are—straight…

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Jan 2026

Home & Garden

A New Year’s Guide to the Organized Home

By Kyle Marie McMahon | There is a specific, bittersweet quiet that settles over the house once the holidays are officially over. This January, let’s focus on a…

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Jan 2026

Family & Education

Classes and Online Resources are Plentiful for Standardized Testing

By Kurt Dusterberg | In some cases, scoring well on the SAT or ACT can be the difference between acceptance at a student’s number one choice or settling…

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Jan 2026

Local Business

Apex’s New Father-Son Spice Shop

By Kate Koeffel | As customers step into The Spice & Tea Exchange in downtown Apex, they’re greeted by an expansive mix of earthy, herbal, and fresh tea…

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Jan 2026

Out & About

January/February Events in the Cary-Area

January 2 First Friday Downtown Fuquay-Varina fuquay-varinadowntown.com Start the new year on a high note with Fuquay-Varina’s signature monthly street party. Even in the winter chill, the downtown district stays…

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Jan 2026

Health & Wellness

A Physical Therapist’s Guide to Running a 5K

By Sonali Sethi | It’s inspiring watching someone cross a finish line. Seeing their faces shining with glee—and no doubt some sweat—might have made you want to run…

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Jan 2026

Community Features Special Sections

2026 Diamond Award Winners

5 West readers voted for their favorite businesses, services, and venues. Now, we are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners! Select a category, browse the…

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Jan 2026

Community Special Sections