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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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION GOLD: Coastal…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST REAL ESTATE TEAM GOLD:…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST FLORIST GOLD: The Flower…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST BREWERY GOLD: Bond Brothers…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST NEW RESTAURANT GOLD: Zest…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST INFLUENCER GOLD: Claire Guentz…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST FITNESS CLUB OR GYM…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations to all our winners! BEST HAIR SALON GOLD: Bebe…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

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 list to see if your favorites are there, and be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out. Congratulations…

January 1, 20260Comments Bykyle

Features Food Local Sightseeing

Celebrate by Starlight: FigMINT’s Dinner in the Pines

| By Jennifer Primrose | Photography by Jessica Bratton | Hidden just past I-540 on Highway 64, FigMINT Farms feels like a world apart, where twinkling lights, a long communal table, and the aroma of fresh herbs create a welcoming atmosphere. Here, communities gather for Dinner in the Pines, an immersive feast that brings Sassool’s…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

Features Home & Garden Travel

100 Years of Hands-On Learning: John C. Campbell Folk School

| By Page Leggett | Going to the John C. Campbell Folk School (JCCFS) is like going to a grown-up sleepaway camp. That is, if you were the kind of kid more likely to sign up for arts and crafts than archery. And I was. While visiting friends in Murphy—North Carolina’s westernmost town—I went to…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

A Guide to Winter Pet Wellness

| By Dolly Sickles | For some folks, winter is a cozy season. Colder temperatures encourage layered clothing and snuggly evenings by the fireplace. Sound carries farther, the dew point’s lower, and the stars are brighter. But others struggle through the longer nights, the biting winds, and the wet, muted landscape. Just like us, pets…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

Features Local Sightseeing Nonprofit People & Profiles

Apex Family’s Holiday Display Draws Visitors to Unique Tribute

| By Kurt Dusterberg| Eric and Mandy Rogers started out like lots of other couples with holiday spirit. “We both grew up loving Christmas,” Mandy says. “The first year we moved here, we made our upstairs loft into a Christmas village.” Before long, the Rogers took it outdoors. “We started the first year with a…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

Food Local Business Pets

Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Local Treats

| By Samantha Carson | The holiday season is coming up fast. Are you ready? If you’re still looking for the perfect gift, many local bakeries and shops offer delectable treats that can be wrapped and saved for just the right moment. Even better, these goodies are available all year long, so you don’t need…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

Holiday Happenings: Seasonal Events in the Triangle

| By Kyle Marie McMahon | The holiday season is here, and towns across the Triangle are sparkling! From spectacular light shows and festive parades to jubilant performances and charming markets, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. With our ample selection of holiday offerings, your family is sure to make heartwarming memories. Here is just…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

Deck the Halls Naturally

| 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 offers an abundance of vibrant flora that no artificial decor can rival, from glossy magnolia leaves to holly berries and wispy pine branches. Woven into…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

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 skin does its quietest, most restorative work. While you cozy up in soft knits and sip something warm, your skin is soaking in every bit…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

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. These end-of-summer rehearsals signal the start of another season for the Cary Players Community Theatre Company, an all-volunteer community theater company that has been impressing…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

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: 12 Prep Time: 15 minutes Setting Time: 30 minutes Gluten-free, Dairy-free APPLIANCES 12-cup regular-sized muffin tin 12 regular-sized muffin tin liners Microwave-safe bowls Measuring cups…

November 3, 20250Comments Bykyle

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 keep its high-energy event at WakeMed Soccer Park through 2029. The partnership is supported by a significant $6.8 million grant from the NC Department of…

October 28, 20250Comments Bykyle

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