Announcing Autumn
Animal print makes a bold return this fall as a standout trend that works like a neutral. Whether layered with denim, paired with solid…
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From Tail to Tale
Like many overzealous dog moms, Dana Tozzi dresses her toy poodle Enzo in seasonally appropriate bow ties, sweaters, and pajamas, but there was a…
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Perfect Summer Pairs
For Kids: Storytime and Snow Cones Books come to life at read-aloud storytimes, which introduce new characters and adventures in a fun social setting…
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Made for Shade
“It’s amazing to think that the Shibumi Shade has changed beach culture, changed the way families go to the beach. … We never dreamed…
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Meet & Greet: Andy Cullen
“Andy is the best cocktail mixologist in the Triangle,” says Ted Powell, owner of Niche Cocktail & Wine Lounge. “Not because I think he’s…
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There & Back: Paddle the Cape Fear River
Meandering from Jordan Lake to Wilmington, the Cape Fear River is perfectly placed through the town of Lillington to welcome paddlers to a variety…
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Crazy for Collectibles
Childhood nostalgia meets the thrill of the hunt at local game and novelty shops in Southern Wake. Customers trade devices for decks of cards…
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There & Back: Downtown Sanford
It all started with ugly walls downtown. Well, eliminating ugly walls downtown, that is. In 2015, Liz Whitmore, a historic preservation planner for the…
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2026 Maggy Awards: Shopping
Samantha’s Jewelry Best Jewelry Store Samantha Babcock creates jewelry that stands out. “I want our jewelry to get reactions like, “Oh wow, where did…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Strawberry Lemonade Boba Tea From Bep Vietnamese Kitchen
Downtown Holly Springs newcomer Bep Vietnamese Kitchen serves a mouthwatering menu of traditional pho, noodle bowls, and banh mi; however, the impressive drink menu…
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