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Features Pets

A Guide to Winter Pet Wellness

| By Dolly Sickles | For some folks, winter is a cozy season. Colder temperatures encourage layered clothing and snuggly evenings by the fireplace. Sound carries farther, the dew point’s…

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Food Local Business Pets

Holiday Gift Ideas: 5 Local Treats

| 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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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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Beauty

Winter Hibernation Is Skin’s Rejuvenation

| By Rachel Danielle | When temperatures drop and nature slows down, it’s tempting to think that our skin does the same. But here’s the secret: Winter is when your…

Entertainment Sports & Fitness

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Oct 2025

The Soccer Tournament (TST) Stays in Cary Through 2029

In a major announcement for Cary and Wake County, The Soccer Tournament (TST) is here to stay. The world's premier 7v7 soccer festival has signed a new long-term agreement to…

Family & Education Home & Garden

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Oct 2025

Health & Wellness

A Doctor’s Instinct, A Life-Saving Discovery

By Kyle Marie McMahon For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing a powerful local story that underscores the importance of proactive health decisions and a physician’s intuition. When Kimberly…

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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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Food Sports & Fitness

Tailgating Hacks Every Fan Needs This Football Season

By Zach Ferenchak, Rmd. The Food Agency Football season is officially here, and that means parking lots full of grills, coolers, and spirited fans ready to cheer on their…

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Health & Wellness Local Business Spotlight

Enhancement Options: Finding Your Perfect Path to Confidence

SPONSORED CONTENT Are you considering breast surgery and wondering whether implants or a lift are right for you? This is a popular concern from patients at Tannan Plastic Surgery, especially…

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Entertainment Home & Garden

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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Fashion

Build a Wardrobe that Delights, Not Burdens

| By Rachel Danielle Harrell | There’s something magical about first moments—your first kiss that sends shivers down your spine, the exhilarating rush of your first roller coaster ride, the pride…

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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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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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Pets

Weathering the Storm Together: Protecting Pets During Severe Weather

By Kyle Marie McMahon Storm season can be stressful for the entire family, and our pets are no exception. From loud thunderclaps to sudden evacuations, animals face unique risks that…

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Sports & Fitness

How Try Tennis Turned Beginners into Champions

BY SARAH MERRITT RYAN A few years ago, during the pandemic, tennis became one of the few sports considered safe to play outdoors. At the time, I had just put my…

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Local Business Sports & Fitness

Food Health & Wellness

Fresh, Flavorful, & Craveable: Summer Salad Tips + a Must-Try Recipe

Delivering Deliciousness: 4 Tips for Preparing a Summer Salad That Looks Just as Beautiful as It Tastes By Grace Barker It’s the peak of summertime, which means North Carolina heat, summer dinner…

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Jul 2025

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…