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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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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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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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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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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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Local Sightseeing Sports & Fitness

Immersive, Exciting Action at RushHour Karting

By Mario Boucher For ten minutes, you feel the rush—driving a state-of-the-art, high-speed electric kart pushing over 30 miles per hour through winding turns and sharp curves of the 1,000-foot…

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Features Sports & Fitness

Bonus Baseball: The Holly Springs Salamanders Give Local Players and Fans a Hometown Summer Experience

BY KURT DUSTERBERG If you drive along NC Hwy 55 Bypass in Holly Springs on a summer evening, you might catch a familiar slice of Americana. On the east side of…

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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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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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May 2025

Features Sports & Fitness

Carolina Hurricanes expand hockey’s reach with the Triangle’s first outdoor ball hockey rinks

Takin' It to the Streets BY KURT DUSTERBERG | PHOTOS COURTESY OF JOSH LAVALEE/CAROLINA HURRICANES On a warm, sunny afternoon in late March, more than 200 kids spread out across two street…

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May 2025

Pets Sports & Fitness

Ripken & Champ: Big Paws to Fill

By Kyle Marie McMahon Imagine a Saturday night under the lights in a packed Carter-Finley Stadium. N.C. State has just kicked off, and the crowd is energized, their frenzied cheers filled with…

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May 2025

Pets

Dog Friendly Dining & Bars in Western Wake

Dogs at TapStation in Apex can enjoy both patio and garden seating, but should avoid alcohol. Photo courtesy of TapStation. APEX By Paige Hachet Jacob Summertime means outdoor dining options are…

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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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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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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…

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