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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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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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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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Jun 2025

Music People & Profiles

Cary Middle Schooler to Perform at Carnegie Hall

By Judith Cookis Rubens Mills Park Middle School vocalist Krishika Tirupathi will take the stage at New York City’s famed Carnegie Hall June 27, 2025, joining some of the world’s…

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Jun 2025

People & Profiles Pets Talk of the Triangle

How to Help Stray and Feral Cats in Your Community

By Anita B. Stone. Photos by Joni Stone. Feral cats and cat colonies are an ongoing issue in communities across the country—one I’ve experienced personally. Years ago, I discovered three…

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Botanist Bean Turns High-Quality Espresso Mobile

Photos courtesy of the Botanist Bean. By Kyle Marie McMahon Madison Overbey had long dreamed of owning an espresso cart, so when her partner’s love of coffee grew, they decided…

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Beyond the Badge: Animal Control

Photos courtesy of the Town of Holly Springs. The Unsung Heroes of Holly Springs Animal Control By Jennifer Axness For Officer Lucas Howard, animal control supervisor for the Holly Springs Police Department, no…

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A Perfect Way to Support Cats in Need

Photos courtesy of The Photo Scoute. By Heather Darnell Boba tea and cats might seem like an odd combination, but for many, it’s the cat’s meow. Damion and Karen Posey…

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Fratelli’s Delicatessen Is Food, Family and Friends

Apex Italian eatery serves up authentic classics Photos courtesy of Fratelli’s. By Dave Droschak When the Wi-Fi password is meatballs&beer and a well-worn aluminum lasagna pan dating back to World…

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Features Food People & Profiles

Chef Scott Crawford’s Personal Journey

Brothers and Survivors Crawford Brothers Steakhouse owner learned tough life lessons with sibling BY KURT DUSTERBERG PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON It is late morning at Crawford Brothers Steakhouse in…

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