Features
Celebrate by Starlight: FigMINT’s Dinner in the Pines
| By Jennifer Primrose | Photography by Jessica Bratton | Hidden just past I-540 on Highway 64, FigMINT Farms feels like a world apart, where twinkling lights, a long communal table, and the aroma of fresh herbs create a welcoming atmosphere. Here, communities gather for Dinner in the Pines, an immersive feast that brings Sassool’s
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 kid more likely to sign up for arts and crafts than archery. And I was. While visiting friends in Murphy—North Carolina’s westernmost town—I went to
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 lower, and the stars are brighter. But others struggle through the longer nights, the biting winds, and the wet, muted landscape. Just like us, pets
Apex Family’s Holiday Display Draws Visitors to Unique Tribute
| By Kurt Dusterberg| Eric and Mandy Rogers started out like lots of other couples with holiday spirit. “We both grew up loving Christmas,” Mandy says. “The first year we moved here, we made our upstairs loft into a Christmas village.” Before long, the Rogers took it outdoors. “We started the first year with a
Departments
A Guide to Caring for Senior Dogs
By Kyle Marie McMahon | To ensure a smooth, comfortable life for your geriatric companion, we consulted Dr. Chris York of Bahama Road Veterinary Hospital.
Have Your Pie and Eat It Too
By Kyle Marie McMahon | For many families, Thanksgiving through New Year’s is a nutritional minefield, often feeling like a battle between joyful celebration and sensible eating.
Cary Arts Group Awarded Prestigious South Arts Grant
By Kyle Marie McMahon | The South Indian Fine Arts Academy is named a recipient of the South Arts Cultural Sustainability program, a grant initiative that awarded more than $1.17M.
The Great Escape: Your 5 West Guide to Stress-Free Thanksgiving Dinner
By Kyle Marie McMahon | The thought of pulling off the perfect Thanksgiving dinner can be a little overwhelming, especially after a busy year.
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 in Western Wake, you want to create a special, memorable Thanksgiving, but you’re also juggling a thousand other things. This year, why not make it
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 the Triangle. The 8,000-square-foot clubhouse—set to open in fall 2026—will become the heart of this active adult neighborhood, offering a resort-style experience designed for connection,
