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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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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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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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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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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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Community Special Sections

Health + Beauty Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Sports + Fitness Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Arts + Entertainment Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Food + Fare Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Booze + Brews Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Shopping Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Home Services Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Community Special Sections

Professional + Educational Diamond Award Winners 2026

We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards! Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and…

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Family & Education Features Food Health & Wellness Nonprofit People & Profiles

National Alliance on Mental Illness partners with Wake County schools

Story by Sarah Merritt Ryan | The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Wake County has teamed up with the Wake County Public School System to begin piloting…

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Features Food Local Business

Holly Springs’ Pimiento Tea Room celebrates 5 years

Story by Kyle Marie McMahon | Five years ago, the Pimiento Tea Room in Holly Springs was a humble, grassroots beginning that perfectly foreshadowed what it would become:…

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Features Local Business Sports & Fitness

Inside the Triangle’s Boutique Fitness Communities

Story by Samantha Carson | The calendar flips to a new year, and with it comes the annual, silent promise: This time, I will exercise more. For many, that resolution…

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A Guide to Caring for Senior Dogs

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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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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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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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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