2026 Gift Guide
Gifts She’ll Swoon Over 1. The gift of head-to-toe style — shoes, jewels, and accessories included — comes easily at LILYMAES boutique. 2. Offer…
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Oh Come, All Ye Jedi
Nothing conjures the holiday spirit quite like Stormtroopers popping out of a Christmas present and Yoda shooting out of a snow cannon — at…
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Year in Review
In a community growing as quickly as Southern Wake, there’s a lot to keep up with. Through six magazines each year, bimonthly email newsletters,…
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10 Facts: The Southern Regional Center
Before the last decade’s explosive growth in Wake County, Fuquay-Varina was considered “way out there” — a rural community that was no small distance…
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Woman to Watch: Susan Weis
In 2003, the town of Fuquay-Varina looked quite different — home to only about 10,000 residents, many of the beloved events and amenities enjoyed…
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Nonprofit Spotlight: The Hope Closet
When Fuquay-Varina native Ashley Manstedt started collecting donations for The Hope Closet, her garage filled within 48 hours. “We operated for about three months,…
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Backyard Bliss
Water. Fertilize. Mow. Weed. It’s a cycle common to many trying to keep their lawn lush with green grass. A cycle that can sometimes…
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Small Business Spotlight: Track Record Vinyl Shop and Listening Lounge
“You have to check out the bathroom.” That may not be a typical way that small-business owners greet their clients, but in this case…
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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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