Home & Garden

5 in 5: Five Local Finds to Elevate Your Thanksgiving Table

By Kyle Marie McMahon The menu is set, the guest list is finalized, and the holiday hosting panic is just starting to set in. As the heart of the home…

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Health & Wellness Home & Garden

Tri Pointe Homes Breaks Ground on Resort-Style Amenities in Fuquay-Varina

Big things are happening in Fuquay-Varina. Tri Pointe Homes has officially broken ground on a brand-new, state-of-the-art amenities center at Altis at Serenity, the builder’s first 55+ lifestyle community in…

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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…

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Family & Education Home & Garden

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…

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Oct 2025

Trick-or-Treating with Autism: A Parent’s Guide to a Stress-Free Halloween

By Matt Rokowsky Halloween is often a time of joy for many kids, as it is filled with costumes and the excitement of trick-or-treating. However, for some families—particularly those…

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Sep 2025

Fall Traditions, Local Roots

| By Kristen Schrum | Every fall, a quiet kind of magic rolls into the Triangle’s farmland—rows of rustling corn, tractor engines humming to life, and families spilling into pumpkin…

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Jul 2025

Home & Garden Local Sightseeing

Apex’s Secret Pool: Lila E. Jones Swim Club

By Sarah Merritt Ryan I grew up in Cary, went to Apex High School, and moved to Apex with my husband six years ago when we were expecting our son. Our…

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Jul 2025

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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Mar 2025

Home & Garden Talk of the Triangle

Spring Has Sprung: Cherry Blossoms in the Triangle

By Kyle Marie McMahon Where to See Them, How to Grow Them, and Why These Iconic Blooms Are a Springtime Favorite Each spring, the Triangle bursts into shades of pink…

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Mar 2025

Home & Garden Nonprofit

A pay-what-you-can program is nourishing the Triangle, one garden box at a time

Gardens for Everyone BY SUSANNA KLINGENBERG PHOTOS COURTESY OF INTER-FAITH FOOD SHUTTLE I magine a generous bowl of steaming vegetable soup on a chilly day. Or a classic tomato and mayonnaise sandwich in…

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Mar 2025

Features Home & Garden

Treasure Hunting for Vintage Pieces

Sally Nicol, curator of The Cary Cottage, shares tips for finding high-quality vintage pieces at secondhand markets BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC PHOTOS COURTESY OF SALLY NICOL EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED Sally…

Home & Garden Talk of the Triangle

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Dec 2024

A Local Arborist’s Advice on Tree-Safe Holiday Decor

Hang holiday decorations while protecting the health of your trees By Kyle Marie McMahon It’s holiday decorating season in the City of Oaks! In order to ensure the health and…

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Jul 2024

Features History Home & Garden

Experience Summer’s Embrace at Millstone Creek Orchards

BY JENNIFER PRIMROSE Nestled amid the serene landscapes of Ramseur lies a sanctuary of summer’s bounty—Millstone Creek Orchards. Far more than just an orchard, this destination embodies the season’s spirit,…

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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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Apr 2024

Turning a Hobby into a Legacy

BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF The recipe for sprouting a plant is much like that of creating a solid business plan: Add light, nourishment and room to grow. For Jo Ann Dewar, however,…

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Cary’s Ultimate Haven for Plant and Tree Enthusiasts

BY MARIO BOUCHER Nature connects us with our environment, bringing joy and improving our health, and research shows that the natural world boosts our well-being. In a 2021 study published…

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Features Home & Garden Local Business People & Profiles

Harvesting Change

Harvesting Change The impact of female farmers on local communities BY KRISTEN SCHRUM A new kind of farm is flourishing in Wake County under the care of its women farmers. These…

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Features Home & Garden

The Art of Intimate Tabletop Settings

Honoring Moments with Savor + Fete: The Art of Intimate Tabletop Settings BY KRISTEN SCHRUM | PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAVOR + FETE In the heart of every memorable gathering is a…

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Features Home & Garden

Universal Design

Universal Design Where attractiveness meets accessibility—for everyone BY SAMANTHA GRATTON | PHOTOS COURTESY OF PARAGON BUILDING GROUP AND LAUREY GLENN When you arrive at Paragon Building Group’s showcase home in Pittsboro,…