A New Fable
“Books are a great way to live a million different ways and also to exist in a million different places,” says Nirmaliz Colón, founder…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Spirulina
“It’s not something that you see every day,” says Rahmy Tawfik. “Spirulina does have a lot of health properties, and it also gives us…
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Escape to Edenton
“Edenton’s waking up,” says Inner Banks Inn proprietor Susan Martin Cyr about the scenic town tucked into the Albermarle Sound and surrounded by water…
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Good(ish) Things Coming to Southern Wake in 2026
Breathe a sigh of relief, friends, because the emotional Chernobyl that was 2025 is now over. Yes, 2026 is sitting on the shelf like…
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Meet & Greet: Bogdan and Nicole Ionescu
Stained glass tends to conjure images of historic churches or grandma’s sunroom, but one Fuquay-Varina couple is working to change that. Bogdan and Nicole…
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Mountain Air
Vibrant towns, mountain landscapes, cascading waterfalls, and outdoor exploration — you can find it all in the North Carolina High Country. Destinations such as…
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Recipes from Readers: Harira Moroccan Ramadan Stew
This hearty vegan stew is traditional for breaking the fast during Ramadan, which begins February 17. ¼ cup brown lentils, uncooked 1 teaspoon olive…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Serafina Ristorante
April McCall describes Serafina Ristorante, the new eatery on Salem Street in downtown Apex, as “upscale casual Italian.” But there’s nothing casual about the…
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See & Do: January to February 2026
Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival Jan. 10, 12:30 & 6 P.M. Kerr Scott Building, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh Indulgences of all kinds unite…
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