For seven generations, the Adams family farmed hundreds of acres of land in Willow Spring, east of Fuquay-Varina.
Much of that land is now home to Beech Bluff County Park — open since March — the newest county park and the first to serve the southernmost sections of Wake County.
Rather than erase the land’s... Read More
“It’s a very sappy, sad story,” prefaces Cayla Morris as she begins to recount the origins of Polly’s Petal Patch, her you-pick flower farm located in Fuquay-Varina.
“Polly” references Cayla’s grandmother, with whom she enjoyed a very close relationsip all her life. Polly loved flowers, so Cayla and her father, Philip Morris, sent her a... Read More
Summertime is upon us, a season for camps and camping, the pool and parties. Whether you’re hosting family or hitting the road, those of us with kids in school are facing the annual expanse of 5-10 weeks of freedom and wondering: What do we do now?
In an effort to get ahead of rainy days... Read More
Southern Wake communities have been frequently lauded as safe places to live, often ranking among the safest towns in North Carolina.
But according to author Simone Stier, Fuquay-Varina is rife with murders.
Okay, not Fuquay exactly — rather, its fictional counterpart, Magnolia Grove.
A small town in the foothills of North Carolina, inspired heavily by... Read More
Broaden your palate and your snack pantry with imported selections from international markets that will kick up the heat this summer. Step aside, Goldfish — pool snacks are going global.
1. Chocolate Cream Roll, $4.39 Vegan Indian-style pastry filled with chocolate cream.
2. Masala Peas Spicy Chickpeas, $1.79 Light and crunchy roasted chickpeas add... Read More
The proclamation painted on the shed-like structure says it all: “There’s always room for dessert!”
Welcome to Tiny House Treats, conveniently situated in the outer portion of the Walmart parking lot in Fuquay-Varina. Don’t let the frozen custard spot’s diminutive size fool you. Tenacious mother-daughter owners Heather Badour and Makaila Trigalet are serving up big... Read More
World Tavern Poker Night Thursdays, 7 & 9 P.M. Cleveland Draft House, 1420 Broad St., Fuquay-Varina
Calling all poker players — join America’s #1 Bar Poker League every Thursday night at Cleveland Draft House in Fuquay for live free-to-play poker tournaments with no buy-ins. Players compete in Texas Hold ’Em roundtables until one person remains.... Read More
Activate Good is celebrating 20 years of spreading goodness throughout the Triangle with a Play It Forward party June 27 at Marbles Kids Museum. We caught up with the nonprofit’s executive director to learn more about the organization’s mission, ways to help, and what’s in store for the night of celebration. Introduce yourself! I’m Rose... Read More
So you’ve made the brave decision to live through another summer in Southern Wake County. Bold choice, but let’s be real, no one is moving with these interest rates. The South is all fun and games in the spring and fall, but summers are hotter than Paul Rudd in a house fire.
If you’re a... Read More
“Andy is the best cocktail mixologist in the Triangle,” says Ted Powell, owner of Niche Cocktail & Wine Lounge. “Not because I think he’s that good, because I listen to my customers.”
The addition of “Cocktail” to the moniker is a relatively recent change for Niche, known as a Holly Springs mainstay for wine and... Read More
A one-room transformation, that’s all the Holly Springs homeowners sought — until they started working with Amanda Steinert-Francfort of ASF Interiors. Under Steinert-Francfort’s expert hand, their project turned into a refresh for the new home’s entire first floor.
The clients wanted unique design elements to reflect their individual styles, and to upgrade construction-grade lighting and... Read More
Homeowners Jennifer and Leo Young love statement-making details, including antique furniture, grand staircases, and Tudor architecture. They also love open living, indoor/outdoor spaces, and quiet luxury, so the couple partnered with Spotted Interior Design to refresh an outdated home in Cary.
“We immediately saw great bones,” says Jennifer. “And it’s an extremely convenient location. We... Read More
“It felt … not alive to me,” says Lynn Bregman Blass about the painting leaning at her feet. Before Helene, the canvas had hung on the psychotherapist and mixed media artist’s studio wall. After the disaster, which she admits “is informing my work,” Lynn verbalizes a feeling palpable in Asheville’s River Arts District: loss.
By... Read More
In a state full of so much bounty — unique landscapes, robust agriculture, and rich traditions — there are many reasons to celebrate. If you plan to tour NC this year, check out these signature events for a taste of local culture and family fun.
Asheville Fringe Arts Festival March 16–23 Asheville
Multi-day, multi-venue... Read More
