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By Kyle Marie McMahon Storm season can be stressful for the entire family, and our pets are no exception. From loud thunderclaps to sudden evacuations, animals face unique risks that…

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Aug 2025

Sports & Fitness

How Try Tennis Turned Beginners into Champions

BY SARAH MERRITT RYAN A few years ago, during the pandemic, tennis became one of the few sports considered safe to play outdoors. At the time, I had just put my…

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Aug 2025

Entertainment Local Business

Apex Racing Lab: Racing That Feels Real

By Mario Boucher John Di Costanzo had a vision: Driving fast cars in a high-octane environment using state-of-the-art sim racing. The dream became a reality when Apex Racing Lab opened just…

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Aug 2025

Food Health & Wellness

Fresh, Flavorful, & Craveable: Summer Salad Tips + a Must-Try Recipe

Delivering Deliciousness: 4 Tips for Preparing a Summer Salad That Looks Just as Beautiful as It Tastes By Grace Barker It’s the peak of summertime, which means North Carolina heat, summer dinner…

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Jul 2025

Entertainment Visual Arts

Real Art, Real Impact: Inside the Triangle’s Juried Art Showcase

By KYLE MARIE McMAHON Every summer, the Fine Arts League of Cary's Annual Juried Exhibition offers a glimpse into the vibrant creative energy flowing through the Triangle’s studios, living rooms, and…

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Jul 2025

Local Business Sports & Fitness

More Than a Game: NC Courage, Merz Aesthetics, and the Power of Women Supporting Women

With record crowds, a mission-driven sponsor, and a season in full swing, there’s never been a better time to cheer on the Courage. BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON There’s something electric about a…

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Jul 2025

Travel

Still Time for Sunshine: Wilmington Adventures Before Summer Ends

Don’t pack up the flip-flops yet—Wilmington’s summer scene is still going strong. BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON Just a few hours from the Triangle, the Wilmington area offers the perfect blend of beachside…

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Jul 2025

Food People & Profiles

The Heart Behind the Dumplings: Chef Chun of Brewery Bhavana

A quiet force in the kitchen, Chef Chun blends culture, creativity, and care in every dish. BY KYLE MARIE MCMAHON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHEF CHUN At Brewery Bhavana, the dumplings are…

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Jul 2025

Drink

Celebrate National Tequila Day at Superica in Cary

BY DATHAN KAZSUK If you're a tequila lover, every day can be considered National Tequila Day. But if not, you can look forward to July 24 as a day to raise…

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Jul 2025

Home & Garden Local Sightseeing

Apex’s Secret Pool: Lila E. Jones Swim Club

By Sarah Merritt Ryan I grew up in Cary, went to Apex High School, and moved to Apex with my husband six years ago when we were expecting our son. Our…

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Jul 2025

Food People & Profiles

Pitmaster Christopher Prieto’s Secret Ingredient for a Great Barbecue—Plus a Recipe!

The award-winning pitmaster behind Prime BBQ shares practical grilling tips—and his deeper philosophy on why hospitality matters most By Kyle Marie McMahon With summer in full swing and grills across North Carolina…

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Jul 2025

People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

Ultimate Energy: The Carolina Flyers and Their 11-Year-Old Hype Man

As the Flyers charge toward the playoffs, 11-year-old hype man Emerson Pauley brings crowd energy, kid-friendly fun, and a dash of star power to the sidelines. By Kyle Marie McMahon…

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Jul 2025

Local Sightseeing Sports & Fitness

Immersive, Exciting Action at RushHour Karting

By Mario Boucher For ten minutes, you feel the rush—driving a state-of-the-art, high-speed electric kart pushing over 30 miles per hour through winding turns and sharp curves of the 1,000-foot…

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Jul 2025

Travel

Blazing a Trail to Yesterday in Virginia

By Marilyn Jones Over the course of eight days, I wandered the paths of history. I walked the grounds of James Monroe’s Highland. I explored Jamestown, the battlefields of Yorktown and…

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Jul 2025

Drink Features

The Blind Pelican’s Bloody Mary Revolution

From Brunch to Bucket List BY JENNIFER PRIMROSE | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON In Holly Springs, something wildly unexpected has been happening, and we had to get to the bottom of it—a…

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Jul 2025

Features People & Profiles Visual Arts

Cary artist Shalimar Waffa brings color, music and joy to her canvases

Artist at Work BY DOLLY R. SICKLES | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON A registered nurse by training, Shalimar Waffa was on track to become a nurse anesthetist when she became pregnant with…

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Jul 2025

Features Sports & Fitness

Bonus Baseball: The Holly Springs Salamanders Give Local Players and Fans a Hometown Summer Experience

BY KURT DUSTERBERG If you drive along NC Hwy 55 Bypass in Holly Springs on a summer evening, you might catch a familiar slice of Americana. On the east side of…

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Jul 2025

Family & Education Features Home & Garden

What Each Swim School Offers May Surprise You

What to know before you choose BY SARAH MERRITT RYAN When our son was 18 months old, my husband and I wanted him to learn to swim. We just chose the first…

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Jul 2025

Local Business

Mindful Merchant Fulfills Couple’s Dream

By Samantha Carson Jacqueline and Dillon Tucker met while working for a large advertising company in California. Dillon was in the A/V department, while Jacqueline was in the print department. They…

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Jul 2025

History

The Origins of Five Towns in Western Wake

By Eric Medlin With so many new residents arriving in the Triangle daily, it’s fun to take a step back in time to learn a little history about the five towns…

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Weathering the Storm Together: Protecting Pets During Severe Weather

How Try Tennis Turned Beginners into Champions

Apex Racing Lab: Racing That Feels Real

Fresh, Flavorful, & Craveable: Summer Salad Tips + a Must-Try Recipe

Real Art, Real Impact: Inside the Triangle’s Juried Art Showcase

More Than a Game: NC Courage, Merz Aesthetics, and the Power of Women Supporting Women

Still Time for Sunshine: Wilmington Adventures Before Summer Ends

The Heart Behind the Dumplings: Chef Chun of Brewery Bhavana

Celebrate National Tequila Day at Superica in Cary

Apex’s Secret Pool: Lila E. Jones Swim Club

Pitmaster Christopher Prieto’s Secret Ingredient for a Great Barbecue—Plus a Recipe!

Ultimate Energy: The Carolina Flyers and Their 11-Year-Old Hype Man

Immersive, Exciting Action at RushHour Karting

Blazing a Trail to Yesterday in Virginia

The Blind Pelican’s Bloody Mary Revolution

Cary artist Shalimar Waffa brings color, music and joy to her canvases

Bonus Baseball: The Holly Springs Salamanders Give Local Players and Fans a Hometown Summer Experience

What Each Swim School Offers May Surprise You

Mindful Merchant Fulfills Couple’s Dream

The Origins of Five Towns in Western Wake

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