Author Archives: Editorial Intern

Then and Now, the Google Fiber space

by Liza Roberts photographs by David Williams   On a sunny day in February, downtown Raleighites gathered in a sleek, renovated former industrial space of the sort the tech world favors in any modern city. With a massive mural by Victor Knight…

Building Together — A community contributes, Boys & Girls Clubs benefits

by Liza Roberts The elegant brick house in Raleigh’s Country Club Hills rose quickly over the last several months. From initial concept to fully furnished showcase, the construction of the 6,000 square-foot, $1,999,900 residence on Granville Drive relied, as most high-end…

Junior Master Gardeners

“In March we finally start getting more daylight. We’ll be planning our spring planting and getting outside more.” –Jason Botts, coordinator of the Wake County Junior Master Gardeners by Jessie Ammons photograph by Travis Long It’s 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday evening…

Stonewall Sports League

“You go from having teammates to having friends and then you go from having friends to having family.” –Richard Flenory, community outreach director of Stonewall Sports League and avid kickball player by Jessie Ammons photograph by Travis Long Spring conjures a friendly…

Burke Brothers Hardware

“When you walk in … if we don’t know you, we get to know you.” –Jeff Hastings, co-owner of Burke Brothers Hardware by Jessie Ammons photograph by Travis Long Near the State Fairgrounds on Hillsborough Street, Burke Brothers Hardware stands out for…

Walter Now Podcast: October 2016

Tune into our October Walter Now podcast – we go behind the scenes of our home and garden issue, and editor Liza Roberts sits down for an interview with artist Thomas Sayre.

Walter Now Podcast: September 2016

Tune in to Walter’s September podcast for behind the scenes tales from this month’s stories, as well as an interview with N.C. Opera’s Eric Mitchko.

Walter Now: August 2016

Listen to our August podcast, where we talk about the Raleigh rooftops, Butterfields candy factory, the history of Cameron Village, and everything else we cover in this month’s issue. Plus, Walter editor Liza Roberts sits down with Chef Scott Crawford.

Walter Now Podcast: May 2016

In our May podcast, editor Liza Roberts sits down with food writer Dean McCord, and the WALTER crew discusses the behind-the-scenes of our travel issue.

Spotlight: It’s her bag

by Mimi Montgomery photographs by Nick Pironio Everyone knows a bag can make or break an outfit. Raleighite Marcia Spencer has the solution: a fashionable, fun, and affordable Keechii clutch. Made of printed fabrics, calf hair, and layered, fringed, and tasselled leather,…

Walter Now – April

Check out our April podcast, where we discuss the latest issue and our editor, Liza Roberts, sits down with a Harley-Davidson aficionado.

Spotlight: Pony up in Pinehurst

by Samantha Berlin May is one of the prettiest months of the year to visit Pinehurst. If you’re a golfer or an equestrian, you know that already. And if you’re a shopper, walker, reader, or music-lover, you’ve also got a lot…

Spotlight: Put a lid on it

by Mimi Montgomery Springtime in the South means hats. About now, they start making appearances at Kentucky Derby parties, church services, and garden get-togethers. If you’re going to don some artful headwear this season, why not pick a topper with…

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