Dig In & Drink Up: Desert Rose
2 ounces Waterloo Prickly Pear and Rose Gin 1 ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce dragon fruit syrup ¼ ounce simple syrup Combine ingredients…
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Meet & Greet: Rachel Cornett
Through window painting and wall murals, Rachel Cornett infuses energy and beauty into the streets of Fuquay-Varina. She embellished her first window, at Puerto…
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Recipes from Readers: Apple Cinnamon Crumb Cake
An absolute family favorite! The hardest part is peeling and chopping the apples. 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons firmly…
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Restaurant Spotlight: Truman’s Smokehouse & Kitchen
Truman White doesn’t consider himself a chef. “I’m just a cook,” the easygoing Alabama native says with an understated smile. This straightforward self-appraisal reveals…
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See & Do: March to April 2026
Next Gen Entrepreneur Day March 14, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce, 121 N. Main St. Young entrepreneurs gather to market…
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The Madness of March: A Bracket of Complaints
March is a deeply unserious month in North Carolina. The weather wakes up every day and chooses violence, sports-ball fans are foaming at 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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2026 Maggy Awards: Services
Massengill Design-Build Best Custom Home Builder/Home Renovation Specialist As a full-service home builder, Massengill Design-Build continues to witness the incredible growth in Southern Wake…
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2026 Maggy Awards: Lifestyle
McWally’s Best Place for a Fun Night Out & Best Place for Family Fun Since its opening last year, McWally’s quickly emerged as a…
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2026 Maggy Awards: Restaurants
Pimiento Tea Room Best Brunch Just like the restaurant itself, brunch at Pimiento Tea Room highlights the eclectic creativity of chef/owner Christy Griffith. You’ll…
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