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Local Business People & Profiles

Developing Downtown Holly Springs

BY JENNIFER AXNESS “At one time, Holly Springs was primarily a daytime destination, with just a little bit of foot traffic and no after-hours activities. You used to have to go to a neighboring community for dining and entertainment,” reflects Sean Mayefskie, mayor of Holly Springs. “But over the past few years, the town’s downtown…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Food Local Business

McGrath’s Pies: A Fuquay-Varina Tradition

The owners of Assaggio’s Pizzeria Ristorante celebrate 20 years in business BY DREW BECKER This year, Tom and Amy McGrath, co-owners of Assaggio’s Pizzeria Ristorante, celebrate two decades in business. The McGraths have been serving delicious pies in Fuquay-Varina since 2004. They moved to Fuquay-Varina from Minnesota in 1998 because they loved the area, appreciating the small-town…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Local Business People & Profiles

Developing Downtown Fuquay-Varina

BY HEATHER DARNELL Fuquay-Varina, the town with two names, also has two bustling downtown areas. It’s part of what the town tagline calls “a dash more.” As one of the fastest-growing small towns in North Carolina, Fuquay-Varina is striving to build and maintain a vibrant community with double the downtowns and double the small-town charm.…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Local Business Performing Arts

Local Yarn Store Builds Community Through Shared Creativity

BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON The pandemic brought about a resurgence of the traditional hobbies of crochet and knitting. Once considered old-fashioned, the repetitive nature of these crafts provided calm and relaxation during a chaotic time. Warm ’n Fuzzy has been in operation since 2012, and the sudden growing popularity of fiber arts had helped the shop see…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Local Business People & Profiles

Developing Downtown Cary

BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON Downtown Cary 20 years ago was a very different place from what it is today. The bones of today’s downtown were there, but the people weren’t. Mayor Harold Weinbrecht remembers leaving Town Hall after 5 p.m. and finding the area deserted. So the Town Council discussed how to revitalize it, put the…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Local Business People & Profiles

Closing the Opportunity Gap

BY DAVE DROCHAK As we begin the 2024–2025 school year, Apex’s smallest graduating class may be its most heartwarming. A total of nine children will complete their three-year journey at Peak Beginnings and head to kindergarten in 2025 with skills they most likely would never have received without this program. Peak Beginnings is a free, half-day early…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Local Business People & Profiles

Developing Downtown Apex

Keeping downtown Apex accessible—and enjoyable—in a time of growth BY SAMANTHA GRATTON With what the town’s mayor calls “the best downtown in the Triangle,” Apex has a lot of people asking, “What’s next?” The Town of Apex published its Downtown Master Plan & Parking Study in 2019. The almost-200-page plan outlines a number…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Fashion Local Business

Step Inside the Studio in Apex

Apex's creative new business: part artists' studio and part handmade gift shop BY SAMANTHA GRATTON If you’re looking for locally crafted treasures, stroll down the street in downtown Apex and head to The Studio, whose tagline says it all: “a maker space, for makers, by makers.” You’ll find a wide variety of 20 different local…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Food Local Business

These Western Wake Food Markets Offer Global Options

BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON As of 2022, nearly 14% of Wake County residents were born outside the U.S., and that number is increasing. Grocery stores with an international focus support individuals and families moving here from abroad, allowing them access to hard-to-find foods and produce from their countries of origin. They also offer…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Features Special Sections

2024 Meet the Doctors

PHOTOS BY JENN MCKINNEY PHOTOGRAPHY AND LEAH MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY The Triangle offers some of the highest-quality health care in the country. Here’s your chance to meet local providers and learn more about their services. /*! elementor-pro - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 */ .elementor-gallery__container{min-height:1px}.elementor-gallery-item{position:relative;overflow:hidden;display:block;text-decoration:none;border:solid var(--image-border-width) var(--image-border-color);border-radius:var(--image-border-radius)}.elementor-gallery-item__content,.elementor-gallery-item__overlay{height:100%;width:100%;position:absolute;top:0;left:0}.elementor-gallery-item__overlay{mix-blend-mode:var(--overlay-mix-blend-mode);transition-duration:var(--overlay-transition-duration);transition-property:mix-blend-mode,transform,opacity,background-color}.elementor-gallery-item__image.e-gallery-image{transition-duration:var(--image-transition-duration);transition-property:filter,transform}.elementor-gallery-item__content{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:var(--content-justify-content,center);align-items:center;text-align:var(--content-text-align);padding:var(--content-padding)}.elementor-gallery-item__content>div{transition-duration:var(--content-transition-duration)}.elementor-gallery-item__content.elementor-gallery--sequenced-animation>div:nth-child(2){transition-delay:calc(var(--content-transition-delay) / 3)}.elementor-gallery-item__content.elementor-gallery--sequenced-animation>div:nth-child(3){transition-delay:calc(var(--content-transition-delay) / 3 * 2)}.elementor-gallery-item__content.elementor-gallery--sequenced-animation>div:nth-child(4){transition-delay:calc(var(--content-transition-delay) / 3 * 3)}.elementor-gallery-item__description{color:var(--description-text-color,#fff);width:100%}.elementor-gallery-item__title{color:var(--title-text-color,#fff);font-weight:700;width:100%}.elementor-gallery__titles-container{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:var(--titles-container-justify-content,center);margin-bottom:20px}.elementor-gallery__titles-container:not(.e--pointer-framed) .elementor-item:after,.elementor-gallery__titles-container:not(.e--pointer-framed) .elementor-item:before{background-color:var(--galleries-pointer-bg-color-hover)}.elementor-gallery__titles-container:not(.e--pointer-framed)…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Fashion Features

Designer Julie Patel brings new life to traditional garments

SARIS REBORN BY USHA SANKAR ABOVE: Sheetal Patel (left) is wearing the ‘Sarina’ —a midi dress with a cutout at the waist. It was made from a multicolor embroidered dupatta, a traditional Indian garment similar to a shawl. Julkee Fashion's owner and designer, Julie Patel (center), is wearing a ruffle dress made from her mother’s sari, which…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Fashion Features

Fashion: Preparing for the Glam Season

BY CRYSTAL WATTS | STYLED BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING HAIR & MAKEUP BY EVELISSE HAHN | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON PHOTOGRAPHY Fall brings in the most influential fashion season of the year with the debut of designers’ most extravagant collections—and rightfully so, as we enter the height of the year’s social scene. This year, designers are, to quote a…

August 31, 20240Comments Bydathan

Editor's Choice

The Newcomer’s Guide to Western Wake

Your Invaluable Resource from 5 West Magazine BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC The Basics Welcome to Western Wake! Here is some basic information along with links to help you get started here. The Towns Most towns in Western Wake (and many in Wake County as a whole) are in transition. While these were small towns through most of the 20th century,…

July 8, 20240Comments Bydathan

Experience Summer’s Embrace at Millstone Creek Orchards

BY JENNIFER PRIMROSE Nestled amid the serene landscapes of Ramseur lies a sanctuary of summer’s bounty—Millstone Creek Orchards. Far more than just an orchard, this destination embodies the season’s spirit, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in its idyllic charm. Under the visionary stewardship of Bev and Nick Mooney, the orchard’s roots intertwine with the dreams…

July 1, 20240Comments Bydathan

10 years of the Cary Theater

BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC The Cary Theater’s distinctive art deco–style neon sign has been glowing over Chatham Street for a decade now. Along with the Cary Arts Center and the Page‑Walker Arts and History Center, The Cary was opened as part of a plan to bring art experiences into downtown Cary. It owes its success to the…

June 30, 20240Comments Bydathan

Sassool’s sisters make Mediterranean food a labor of love

Sassool's Sisters Turn Their Mediterranean Restaurant into a Labor of Love BY KURT DUSTERBERG When Noelle Saleh and Simone Lawson swap stories from their childhood, they touch on all the same themes: love, language barriers and food. Especially food. Noelle and Simone’s father, Mounir Saleh, immigrated to Raleigh from Lebanon in 1976, along with his brothers and their mother,…

June 30, 20240Comments Bydathan

Food Talk of the Triangle

Discover Chatham Beverage District: Best Drinks in Pittsboro

Discover Chatham Beverage District: Eat, Drink, Play at The Plant BY DATHAN KAZSUK Embark on a 40-minute drive down Highway 64 and discover a captivating world of beverage producers and local business owners, all living by the invigorating motto of “Eat. Drink. Play.” This is the Chatham Beverage District, housed in “The Plant”—a one-of-a-kind adult playground with a…

June 30, 20240Comments Bydathan

People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

Major League Cricket Puts Morrisville on the Map

BY ELIZABETH LINCICOME The sport of cricket has escalated in popularity in the U.S. over the past two decades. Originating in 16th-century England, the bat-and-ball sport is played between two teams of 11, with one side taking a turn to bat and score runs while the other team fields the ball to restrict the opposition…

June 30, 20240Comments Bydathan

People & Profiles

Discover Morrisville and Top Spots to Cool Off

BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC So you’ve just moved to Morrisville—or maybe you’re simply interested in learning more about it. You’ve found a unique and special place. With just under 33,000 people, Morrisville is the smallest of the five main towns in Western Wake, and it runs at a small-town pace. “We’re a lot more laid-back,” says…

June 30, 20240Comments Bydathan

People & Profiles

Celebrate 10 Years with Bombshell Brewing Company

BY JENNIFER AXNESS A decade ago, Holly Springs’ Bombshell Beer Company opened its doors in a community eager to embrace the fledgling craft brewery. The culmination of a dream shared by three passionate home brewers—Ellen Joyner, Michelle Miniutti and Jackie Hudspeth—the brewery has received an array of accolades, including recognition as one of the 10 best women-led breweries…

June 30, 20240Comments Bydathan

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