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| 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…

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Sep 2025

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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Aug 2025

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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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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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

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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Nov 2024

Features Food Local Business

Having Their Cake—and Selling It Too

The often-maligned fruitcake has a loyal following thanks to a family business with a just-right recipe. BY KURT DUSTERBERG No matter how you approach Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More on your drive,…

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Nov 2024

Local Business Special Sections

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Need gift ideas for loved ones on your list? Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide offers homegrown options for everyone. Shop local this holiday season, and bring your friends and family…

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Nov 2024

Fashion Local Business

Rose & Lee Collective: Fashion With Heart

BY DAVE DROSCHAK Amber Brennan was in her early 20s, working in corporate America for a big-box store, when she realized something was amiss in the global world of clothing…

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Aug 2024

Food Local Business

Moon Angel Sweets Partners with Local Nonprofits

BY ELIZABETH LINCICOME When local entrepreneur Daniela Waterhouse left her native Brazil and settled in North Carolina, she decided to introduce Brazilian culture and food to Americans through Moon Angel…

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Aug 2024

Local Business

Developing Downtown Morrisville

BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC The Town of Morrisville has grown up piece by piece—a residential area here, a retail area there—rather than developing from a central point. “It never developed a…

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Aug 2024

Food Local Business

Asia’s Cakes Offers a Warm Welcome to Holly Springs

BY MIKE RUMBLE The old building at 113 N. Main Street in Holly Springs, a former repair shop, had been vacant for years. It was an eyesore. That all changed…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Aug 2024

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.…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Aug 2024

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…

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Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Local Treats

A New Chapter for Cary: The Pagemore Hotel Announced at Fenton

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

Apex Racing Lab: Racing That Feels Real

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

Mindful Merchant Fulfills Couple’s Dream

Having Their Cake—and Selling It Too

2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Rose & Lee Collective: Fashion With Heart

Moon Angel Sweets Partners with Local Nonprofits

Developing Downtown Morrisville

Asia’s Cakes Offers a Warm Welcome to Holly Springs

Developing Downtown Holly Springs

McGrath’s Pies: A Fuquay-Varina Tradition

Developing Downtown Fuquay-Varina

Local Yarn Store Builds Community Through Shared Creativity

Developing Downtown Cary

Closing the Opportunity Gap

Developing Downtown Apex

Step Inside the Studio in Apex

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