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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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Sports & Fitness

The Carolina Junior Hurricanes Program

BY KURT DUSTERBERG Shane Willis remembers what the kids were wearing around the arena 13 years ago. The retired Carolina Hurricanes forward had just taken over the Junior Hurricanes program in…

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Pets

4,000-Hour Training: Puppy to Service Animal

BY CAITLIN WHEELER Everyone knows that dogs can be some of the best friends and companions out there. But Margot Bennett knows that a special dog, with the right training…

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Pets

Unleash the Fun at Western Wake’s Doggie Daycares

BY KATELYN RUTT From dog-friendly breweries to the vast expanse of parks, it’s evident that the Tar Heel State cherishes its four-legged residents. And at the heart of it all:…

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Fashion Local Business Travel

Travel in Style

BY SOFIA LUJAN AND LAUREN DOYLE | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON All clothing items available at Villa 19 Boutique. Shop in-store or online at villanineteen.com. In keeping with this issue’s travel theme,…

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Apr 2024

Home & Garden

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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Home & Garden

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,…

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Features Home & Garden

Personal Sanctuaries

Personal Sanctuaries Crafting identity in a Jamison Park house BY KRISTEN SCHRUM | PHOTOS COURTESY OF ABIGAIL JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY AIn a world where the line between home and life blur more with each…

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People & Profiles Sports & Fitness

Former Wolfpack player retires from NFL, returns to Raleigh

BY KURT DUSTERBERG Ted and Bre Larsen slip into a booth at the Panera location in North Hills, and before she even settles into place, Bre smiles and says, “There’s…

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Features Health & Wellness

The Transformative Power of Equine-Assisted Therapy

Horses Healing Hearts Equine-assisted therapy benefits all participants BY JANICE LEWINE Horses possess traits that are unrivaled in the animal kingdom. As prey animals highly attuned to their surroundings, equines depend on their…

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Features Health & Wellness

Menopause and Hormone Therapy

Menopause and Hormone Therapy: Which Approach is Right for You? BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC At the age of 53, Raleigh attorney Jenny Leisten wakes up 20 times a night due to hot flashes. “It’s…

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