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Welcome to our annual Faces of Western Wake, a portfolio of inspiring leaders and community influencers who want to personally introduce themselves to you. We can’t begin to share all the stories that…

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May 2025

Food Travel

How North Carolina is Becoming a Wine Destination

ABOVE: Matheson Worrell is part of the duo that makes up the winemakers at Dynamis Estate Wines in Jonesville. By Jennifer Primrose As a wine lover who spends countless weekends…

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May 2025

Food

From the Heart of Thailand to Your Table

By Kristen Schrum Nestled in the growing culinary landscape of Fuquay-Varina, Khao Sen brings a bold new take on Thai cuisine. Light, airy and bright, this full-service eatery offers customers a unique…

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May 2025

Pets Sports & Fitness

Ripken & Champ: Big Paws to Fill

By Kyle Marie McMahon Imagine a Saturday night under the lights in a packed Carter-Finley Stadium. N.C. State has just kicked off, and the crowd is energized, their frenzied cheers filled with…

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May 2025

Pets

Dog Friendly Dining & Bars in Western Wake

Dogs at TapStation in Apex can enjoy both patio and garden seating, but should avoid alcohol. Photo courtesy of TapStation. APEX By Paige Hachet Jacob Summertime means outdoor dining options are…

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May 2025

People & Profiles

News Around Town: Small Business Growth

ABOVE: Chamber & Chill is a gathering for professionals to network and unwind. APEX By Dave Droschak As executive director of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, David Bohm realizes formal networking…

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Apr 2025

People & Profiles Talk of the Triangle

Local Teens Advance to the International FIRST Robotics Championship

Students were recognized for design excellence, competitive play, sportsmanship By Mario Boucher Three local high school robotics teams are headed to the FIRST Robotics Championship on April 16–19, 2025, at…

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Mar 2025

Home & Garden Talk of the Triangle

Spring Has Sprung: Cherry Blossoms in the Triangle

By Kyle Marie McMahon Where to See Them, How to Grow Them, and Why These Iconic Blooms Are a Springtime Favorite Each spring, the Triangle bursts into shades of pink…

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Mar 2025

People & Profiles Talk of the Triangle

Get Your Green On: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Triangle

From pints to parades, here’s where you can celebrate the luck of the Irish in 2025 By Kyle Marie McMahon Whether you’re raising a pint of Guinness, searching for the…

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Mar 2025

Editor's Choice

March Events in the Triangle

By KYLE MARIE MCMAHON Mardi Gras March 4, 5–8 p.m. 505 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh Celebrate Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park with food trucks, live music…

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Mar 2025

Home & Garden Nonprofit

A pay-what-you-can program is nourishing the Triangle, one garden box at a time

Gardens for Everyone BY SUSANNA KLINGENBERG PHOTOS COURTESY OF INTER-FAITH FOOD SHUTTLE I magine a generous bowl of steaming vegetable soup on a chilly day. Or a classic tomato and mayonnaise sandwich in…

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Mar 2025

Features Home & Garden

Treasure Hunting for Vintage Pieces

Sally Nicol, curator of The Cary Cottage, shares tips for finding high-quality vintage pieces at secondhand markets BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC PHOTOS COURTESY OF SALLY NICOL EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED Sally…

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Mar 2025

Special Sections

Special Section: 2025 Market Leaders

2025 Market Leaders Special Section Check out more stories from around Western Wake here.

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Mar 2025

Special Sections

Special Section: 2025 Home & Garden

2025 Home & Garden Special Section Discover new homes, building opportunities, design professionals and landscape resources. Check out more stories from around Western Wake here.

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Mar 2025

Performing Arts

Act One, Scene One

Burning Coal Theatre's KidsWrite program brings young people's work to the stage By Elizabeth Brignac Playwrights may persevere for years before they have the chance to see a theater company perform their…

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Mar 2025

Sports & Fitness

Special needs sports in the Triangle

By KYLE MCMAHON When my youngest child was diagnosed as autistic at the age of three—during the isolating days of the COVID-19 pandemic—it was easy to feel overwhelmed. It still can…

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Mar 2025

Food

Queen’s Jollof Sauce Brings West African Flavor to NC

By KURT DUSTERBURG For nearly two decades, Abena Antwi has developed skin care products for Burt’s Bees. As a chemist, she formulates products such as lip balms, facial creams and shampoos.…

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Mar 2025

Food Talk of the Triangle

Ride the NC Ale Trail by Rail & Explore Craft Breweries

The NC Ale Trail by Rail blends train travel and regional craft beer exploration By JENNIFER PRIMROSE North Carolina’s craft beer scene has gotten a unique twist with the launch of the…

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Mar 2025

People & Profiles

Community Gardening: Where to go in Western Wake

COMMUNITY GARDENING IN APEX By Paige Hachet Jacobs As Anne Harrison, garden manager of Simple Gifts Community Garden, sees it, this community garden in Apex encourages “the idea that what we have…

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Mar 2025

People & Profiles

Spotlight on Western Wake

Ed Carey of Peak City Farms. Photo by Dave Droschak. Peak City Farms By Dave Droschak The overwhelming demand for residential development in Apex has led to the disappearance of numerous generational farms…

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2025 FACES of Western Wake

How North Carolina is Becoming a Wine Destination

From the Heart of Thailand to Your Table

Ripken & Champ: Big Paws to Fill

Dog Friendly Dining & Bars in Western Wake

News Around Town: Small Business Growth

Local Teens Advance to the International FIRST Robotics Championship

Spring Has Sprung: Cherry Blossoms in the Triangle

Get Your Green On: St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations in the Triangle

March Events in the Triangle

A pay-what-you-can program is nourishing the Triangle, one garden box at a time

Treasure Hunting for Vintage Pieces

Special Section: 2025 Market Leaders

Special Section: 2025 Home & Garden

Act One, Scene One

Special needs sports in the Triangle

Queen’s Jollof Sauce Brings West African Flavor to NC

Ride the NC Ale Trail by Rail & Explore Craft Breweries

Community Gardening: Where to go in Western Wake

Spotlight on Western Wake

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