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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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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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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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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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People & Profiles Travel

Elevated Journeys: Raleigh Women Find Healing in Himalayas

| By Usha Sankar | In late April, 28 mostly amateur hikers—including 14 women—embarked on the trek of a lifetime to Everest Base Camp (EBC) under the banner of…

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Food People & Profiles

Where Coffee Meets Culture: The Turkish Coffee Lady

| By Jennifer Primrose | | It was a warm Friday afternoon when I stopped by the Turkish Coffee Lady in Apex for my interview. Inside the small café,…

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Local Business Sports & Fitness

Game On: Where to Watch Women’s Sports in the Triangle

BY ELLIOT ACOSTA Of all the ways to experience live sports, there’s something special about watching a game at your favorite sports bar. The indulgent food, the cold drinks, and the…

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Family & Education Sports & Fitness

Youth Sports Coaching: Shaping Players, Shaping Lives

BY KYLE MARIE MCMAHON Youth sports are about so much more than scores and standings—they’re about confidence, friendship, and the joy of discovering what you’re capable of. For NCFC Youth coach Mike White,…

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Entertainment History

Rolling History: Antique Motorcycle Race Stops in Apex

BY DAVID DROSCHAK A piece of living history will roll into Apex this September as the Motorcycle TransAm, a coast-to-coast endurance race featuring motorcycles more than a century old, makes its…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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