The Whirl: WakeMed Heart Center Lobby Dedication Event
WakeMed celebrated philanthropists and local leaders Brenda and Ron Gibson, to dedicate the WakeMed Heart Center lobby in their name
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The Whirl: NCRLA Stars of the Industry Awards
Recipients were recognized for their exemplary service, leadership, innovation and dedication to the restaurant and lodging industries.
The Whirl: An Evening to Ignite 2024
More than $200,000 was raised, with over 40 businesses from the Triangle events industry donating goods and services directly to N2N.
The Whirl: WALTER Contributors Party April 2024
WALTER magazine hosted many of its writers, photographers and illustrators at its office on Fayetteville Street for a get-together.
The Whirl: String Queens at NCMA
The String Queens performed for two sold-out concerts for Chamber Music Raleigh’s Sights & Sounds Series at the North Carolina Museum of Art.
The Whirl: Conn Cougar 5k & Wellness Event
Over 350 runners and walkers showed for the inaugural Conn Cougar 5K and Wellness Event to support the school PTA
True or False? Test Your Knowledge of Local News
What’s in a name? Read on… and see if you know which one of these changes is real.
Hat by Hat: Meet Katie Allen of Lifted Millinery
Out of her design studio in Garner, this milliner makes hats and headdresses, and retools or repairs family heirlooms.
Playing the Blues: Sheila O’Rourke’s Eclectic Home
This interior designer likes to test out her decorating ideas inside the 1920s Duke Park home she renovated for her family.
Let’s Play Ball: The Carolina Sandlot Revival
This pickup baseball league is all about playing for fun — and its annual tournament at Durham Athletic Park has the energy of a block party.
John Beerman’s Gateway to Mysteries
The acclaimed artist has painted landscapes from Tuscany to Normandy, but these days he’s focusing on capturing the natural world in North Carolina.
April Book: Between Two Trailers by J. Dana Trent
In this new memoir, the author examines her own childhood, which was shadowed by her parents’ mental illness and addiction.
A Slice of Home at Eastcut Sandwich Bar
At this Raleigh Iron Works restaurant, you can find Italian subs, chicken cutlet sandwiches, a Philly cheesesteak and more.
The Buzz: North Carolina’s Coolest Native Bees
Take a closer look at these fuzzy, fascinating pollinators — they have some bizarre behaviors and specialized skills.