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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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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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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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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…

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Fashion Local Business

This summer's looks embrace a vibrant fusion of retro aesthetics. BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON Breathable fabrics like linen offer cool comfort, while an emphasis on sustainable materials…

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Local Business

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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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Discover Holly Springs and Top Spots to Cool Off

BY JENNIFER AXNESS Welcome to Holly Springs! Nestled in the heart of the Piedmont, this charming town has ranked among the top places to live nationwide for years, and consistently…

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De and Ray O’Brien: Heroes Behind Fuquay-Varina Food Pantry

BY DREW BECKER De and Ray O’Brien returned from Carrboro one Friday evening after picking up a donated, full household’s worth of almost-new furniture and driving it back to Fuquay-Varina…

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Discover Fuquay-Varina and Top Spots to Cool Off

BY DREW BECKER Welcome to Fuquay-Varina, a small town with two hearts—that is, dual downtowns—due to its history as two separate communities. Fuquay-Varina has been a unified town for…

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Davis Drive Students Triumph at National Science Bowl

BY JUDITH COOKIS RUBENS A team of students from Davis Drive Middle School triumphed at the Carolinas regional competition held in March for the 2024 National Science Bowl. Utilizing a quiz bowl format, the…

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Discover Cary and Top Spots to Cool Off in Cary

BY KYLE MARIE MCMAHON So you’ve joined the booming number of people who have moved to the sprawling Town of Cary. Welcome! You’ve made an excellent choice. Cary boasts big-city…

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Apex Boutique Supports Couples Struggling with Infertility

BY DAVE DROSCHAK Few things stir emotion like the birth of children. For small business owner Chelsea Jennette it was natural to name her downtown women’s fashion boutique CharleyMadelyn: A Fashion…

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Discover Apex and Top Spots to Cool Off in Apex

BY DAVE DROSCHAK If you are new to Apex, you are not alone. Apex—sometimes called The Peak of Good Living—was named the best place to live in America in…

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May 2024

If You Build It, They Will Come

North Carolina plays a leading role in film and television content production. BY MARIO BOUCHER North Carolina may not be Hollywood East, but film and television production here contributes significantly…

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May 2024

The Lost Community of Crabtree Creek

Umstead Park’s ruins tell a story of North Carolina’s rural history. BY ERIC MEDLIN William B. Umstead State Park is one of the most-visited state parks in North Carolina. According…

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May 2024

Cheetie Kumar: Rock Star Chef

You name it and James Beard Award–Nominated Chef Cheetie Kumar has probably done it. BY ELLIOT ACOSTA Between her time as an critically acclaimed chef, a restaurant owner, an entrepreneur,…