Things Folks Say During the Holidays
I was originally going to title this “Things Fuquay Folks Say During the Holidays,” but I just knew Holly Springs would have beef that…
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The Untold Story of Varina
(… Liberties Were Taken)
It was brought to my attention that the Sept/Oct issue of Main & Broad is the women’s issue, and given that I’m a woman,…
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How to Defeat Summer in Southern Wake
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…
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Get Outside
So, you’ve finally decided to connect with nature. You’re ready to get outside, embrace the fresh-ish air, and experience the wonder of the wild…
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Quirky Sights in NC
There’s some weird crap in North Carolina that nobody knows about except for everyone who can google but me — so consider this the…
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FVM’s Winter Survival Kit
The dark days of winter are upon us, and it’s time to kickstart your new year’s resolutions get depressed. Yes, you’ve gained weight over…
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Holiday Translations for Visiting “Yankee” Friends & Family
As much as Southerners love to complain about Yankees (has that word been canceled yet?), we all know, love, and welcome them as part…
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State Fair Shenanigans
It’s that time of year again, folks — and, like my editor, I am shocked out of my daggum mind that I have never…
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From Overalls to Overpriced
You may have noticed that Southern Wake has upped its restaurant game. Foodies from all over the Triangle are flocking to occasionally visiting Holly…
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Summertime Dos and Don’ts
In case you can’t tell by the rivulets of sweat running down your back and into your nether regions, summer has arrived. It’s too…
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