The Whirl: Tim Brown Book Launch
On July 11, Joyce Fitzpatrick and Kim von Weihe hosted friends to celebrate the launch of Tim Brown’s new book, The Tao of the Backup Catcher: Playing Baseball for the Love of the Game.
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The Whirl: Power Trip
On July 12, Business North Carolina celebrated the publication of its annual Power List with a “Power Trip” gathering at the City Club in Raleigh. More than 80 guests gathered to support the business leaders who were named to this year’s cadre of influencers.
The Whirl: Dancing With The Carolina Stars
The Carolina Theatre of Durham’s annual fundraiser, Dancing With The Carolina Stars, raised more than $90,000 to support its programs. Andrea Moore of Alley Twenty Six and her dance partner, Michelle Dorrance, won the competition with their tap dance routine. After the event, the theater was transformed into a multi-level VIP experience featuring music and dance.
Rainy Daze in Beaufort
What to do when a thunderstorm threatens to ruin a summer vacation weekend at the beach? Grab the rain jackets and go…
Split by Valerie Nieman
A Rockingham county writer shares this short fiction story about a women who finds herself in a curious house with a mind of its own.
Sugar & Salt by Brendan Slocumb
In this work of fiction, a man is forced into a suspicious road trip with a friend and has to come up with an exit plan.
One More Game: The Lure of Pickleball
A pickleball enthusiast digs deep into his enthusiasm for the popular sport — and finds that what it really delivers is a sense of community.
Simple Life: Let There Be Darkness
A trip abroad reminds this writer’s of the night sky — and that the trees and songbirds in his yard back home are worth preserving.
Investing in Icons: Meet Tom and Pat Gipson
A big name in the Dix Park development, this local couple has been quietly donating to charitable causes in Raleigh for decades.
Triumph in a Bridge: Matthew Steele’s Architectural Sculptures
This Charlotte artist celebrates the beauty of the manufactured world through his large-scale installations and public art works.
Chasing Leads: Who Gets to Tell Our Musical Stories?
The book Biography of a Phantom inspires a journalist to reflect on the ethics of researching musical history.
Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Summer
Learn about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the only species of hummingbird that nests in the eastern United States.
Nail Yeah! Crystal Clark’s Niche Design Medium
Over ten years, this local nail technician has built a loyal fan base with her creative, trend-forward designs.
Mountain Escapes: 5 Off-the-Radar NC Towns to Explore
Get away for the weekend at one these mountain towns — each with its own personality — that offers cool breezes, streams and scenic outlooks.