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| 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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Sep 2025

Food Sports & Fitness

Tailgating Hacks Every Fan Needs This Football Season

By Zach Ferenchak, Rmd. The Food Agency Football season is officially here, and that means parking lots full of grills, coolers, and spirited fans ready to cheer on their…

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Sep 2025

Family & Education Performing Arts

Free Children’s Ballet Classes in Raleigh

Carolina Ballet and the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts are teaming up to offer five FREE “Ballet 4 All” classes for kids ages 6–18. These one-hour classes…

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Sep 2025

Music Performing Arts

From Durham to Salzburg: The Sound of Music at DPAC

By Dathan Kazsuk | | Durham might not have the Alps, but this October the hills—well, stages—will definitely be alive with music. From October 7–12, The Sound of Music…

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Sep 2025

Special Sections

2025 Meet the Doctors – Leaders in Modern Medicine

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Sep 2025

Health & Wellness Local Business Spotlight

Enhancement Options: Finding Your Perfect Path to Confidence

SPONSORED CONTENT Are you considering breast surgery and wondering whether implants or a lift are right for you? This is a popular concern from patients at Tannan Plastic Surgery, especially…

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Sep 2025

Entertainment Home & Garden

Fall Traditions, Local Roots

| By Kristen Schrum | Every fall, a quiet kind of magic rolls into the Triangle’s farmland—rows of rustling corn, tractor engines humming to life, and families spilling into pumpkin…

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Sep 2025

Local Business People & Profiles

A New Chapter for Cary: The Pagemore Hotel Announced at Fenton

By Kyle Marie McMahon Yesterday, at a vibrant brand reveal event at Fenton, residents and local leaders got their first official look at the future of Cary hospitality. Mainsail Lodging…

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Sep 2025

Fashion

Build a Wardrobe that Delights, Not Burdens

| By Rachel Danielle Harrell | There’s something magical about first moments—your first kiss that sends shivers down your spine, the exhilarating rush of your first roller coaster ride, the pride…

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Sep 2025

Features Travel

A Season to Stay: Blowing Rock Beckons

| By Dathan Kazsuk | When the air turns crisp and the leaves begin their slow, colorful descent, the call of the Blue Ridge Mountains becomes impossible to resist. Each…

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Sep 2025

Entertainment Features

Spooky Good Times in Kersey Valley

| By Mario Boucher | In 1984, movie fans met a man with knives for hands and seemingly cute creatures that turned nasty in a hurry. The next year, Tony…

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Sep 2025

Features People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

Former Apex, UNC catcher Tim Federowicz nearing return to majors as a manager

| By Kurt Dusterberg | For 13 seasons, he climbed the professional baseball ladder, often shuttling back and forth between Class AAA—the highest level of the minor leagues—and the major…

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Sep 2025

Features People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

Rod Brind’Amour: Reaching Milestones, Making Memories

| By Kurt Dusterberg | Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour spends most of his days living in the moment. For the past 37 years, his life has revolved around the…

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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

Tailgating Hacks Every Fan Needs This Football Season

Free Children’s Ballet Classes in Raleigh

From Durham to Salzburg: The Sound of Music at DPAC

2025 Meet the Doctors – Leaders in Modern Medicine

Enhancement Options: Finding Your Perfect Path to Confidence

Fall Traditions, Local Roots

A New Chapter for Cary: The Pagemore Hotel Announced at Fenton

Build a Wardrobe that Delights, Not Burdens

A Season to Stay: Blowing Rock Beckons

Spooky Good Times in Kersey Valley

Former Apex, UNC catcher Tim Federowicz nearing return to majors as a manager

Rod Brind’Amour: Reaching Milestones, Making Memories

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