Chronicles of an HOA: The Enclave at Sunset Lake
Welcome to Chronicles of an HOA, a completely fictional and emotionally accurate look at life in a Southern Wake neighborhood where the grass is…
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Dig In & Drink Up: Larry The Cucumber
Botanical gin and elderflower liqueur pair perfectly with the fresh flavors of cucumber and lime in this vibrant green beauty created by Graffiti’s bar…
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Meet & Greet: Sim Ogburn
Fourth-generation farmer Sim Ogburn is the force behind Ogburn Berries and Produce, best known for its you-pick strawberries, roadside produce stand, and local farmers…
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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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Recipes from Readers: Cake in a Cloud
Cake in a Cloud came about by accident. I needed a quick dessert and didn’t have a lot of time to prepare. I had…
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See & Do: May to June 2026
Fuquay-Varina High School 50th Anniversary Celebration May 2, 10 A.M. Fuquay-Varina High School, 201 Bengal Boulevard Join educators, students, community members, and coaches to…
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Small Business Spotlight: Frankie Frankk’s Hot Dog Cart
If you’re fortunate enough to visit The Family Farm on Avent Ferry and see a graffiti-laden hot dog cart onsite, you can witness the…
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Strawberry Season
Strawberry Bruschetta 1 crusty Italian loaf, sliced 1 pint of fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped ½ small red onion, diced 2 tablespoons fresh basil…
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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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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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