October 2022 Poem: Stairs at Weymouth
While working a tthe historic Southern Pines writer’s retreat, the author encounters a strange phenomenon.
Author Archives: Ayn-Monique Klahre
A Night on Wheels
What’s it like to navigate Glenwood South in a wheelchair? Disability advocate Ali Ingersoll invites Billy Warden to find out.
The Whirl: Milburnie 2.0
The Frankie Lemmon Foundation, in collaboration with Alan and Evelyn Hughes, held its summer fundraiser at Milburnie Fishing Club.
The Whirl: Hayes Family Reunion Picnic
On June 11, the Hayes family had its annual reunion at Pullen Park. They enjoyed an afternoon of catching up and grilling out.
The Whirl: Paragon Grand Opening
On June 30, the Town of Cary and residents of the Triangle region celebrated the grand opening of Paragon Theaters at Fenton.
The Whirl: CreativeMornings RDU July 2022
On July 29, CreativeMornings RDU featured Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon at 21C Hotel in Durham.
The Whirl: GalaxyCon 2022
The weekend of July 27 to 30, the Raleigh Convention Center hosted GalaxyCon. WALTER sent photographer Bryan Regan to capture some of the characters.
The Whirl: Beaufort Summer Party
The Beaufort Historical Association held its annual summer party in July with Scarborough Fare Catering and the Shakedown Band.
The Whirl: Khera Opening Celebration
Khera Gynecology & Wellness celebrated its grand opening on August 13 with a tour of the West Jones Street location, followed by a dj dance party and dinner.
WALTER: The First 10 Years
The September 2022 issue of WALTER marks our 10-year anniversary. We take a look back at some of our iconic stories, subjects and imagery.
Magazine Memories
You may love reading WALTER, but we love making it! Here are just a few snaps from the past decade — looking forward to another 10 years!
5 Questions with… NCMA director & CEO Valerie Hillings
With a focus on art history and a love of curating, Hillings made her way from the Guggenheim to director of the NCMA.
5 Questions with… Poet Jaki Shelton Green
North Carolina’s Poet Laureate talks about balancing creativity and professional success, as well as her role as a mentor.
5 Questions with… Anita Watkins
Managing director at Rex Health Ventures, Watkins shares how she got started (including bagging groceries at Harris Teeter) — and what’s next.