At the River: To carefree summers spent in Scotland County
In Riverton in Scotland County, North Carolina, my family gathers to connect in a wilder place, at a slower pace.
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The Whirl: Words Unspoken
On April 1, the Garner Performing Arts Center hosted Words Unspoken, a virtual night of poetry. Celeste Hinnant hosted the event, which streamed live on Facebook. Participants included Imani Horton, Lawrence Bullock, J. Dwayne Garnett, and D.S. Will, who passionately…
The Whirl: Durham Women’s Panel
On March 24, Discover Durham hosted a panel of female business leaders to celebrate Women’s History Month. Discover Durham staffer Veda Gilbert moderated the panel, which included Areli Barrera de Grodski of Little Waves Coffee Roasters, Monica R. Edwards of…
The Whirl: Carolina Donor Services Groundbreaking
On March 23, Carolina Donor Services hosted a socially distant groundbreaking event. The organization is moving from Durham to Chapel Hill, where its new facility will include office and meeting space and clinical space for organ and tissue recoveries. With…
Poem of the Month: Haiku Sequence
From All the Songs We Sing: Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Carolina African American Writers’ Collective, this poem explores how someone you love can breathe life into you, just as spring breathes life back into our world each year….
Source Local: 6 Places in Raleigh to buy North Carolina-Made Foods
Looking to incorporate some NC jam, smoked fish, pasta and more int your menu? Consider these spots.
The Whirl: Spring Thaw
On April 10, residents of Harvey Street in Hayes Barton gathered to celebrate the warmer weather. Caterer Katie Featherstone of White Clover Catering provided a delicious meal to a small family group, then neighbors and friends were invited for a…
The Whirl: Othello
From April 8 – 17, the Women’s Theatre Festival presented a virtual livestream production of a modern verse translation of OTHELLO by Mfoniso Udofia. This world premiere production was presented by director JaMeeka D. Holloway and a team of Black…
The Whirl: Art-n-Soul Market
On April 11, the Art-n-Soul Market in Preston Village brought together local artisans, farmers, food trucks, and beer for a neighborhood event of shopping and fun. Cary residents were happy for a pretty spring day and a return to something…
The Whirl: Baseball and T-Ball Opening Ceremony
On Tuesday, April 6, the Red Shield Club hosted a Baseball & T-ball Opening Ceremony for the Salvation Army. The event included a food truck, games, face painting, and a visit from mascot Muddy. Donations were collected in honor of…
15+ Dreamy, Unique & Stylish Coastal AirBnbs in NC
Bookmark this list of rentals in Ocracoke, Beaufort and Carolina Beach and other North Carolina coast towns for an amazing summer getaway.
Found Magic: Shannon Whitworth’s North Carolina Muse
In her music and painting alike, the muse lives and breathes in the mountains of Brevard
Timeless Fare: The Enduring Charm of Circus Family Restaurant
Since 1974, Circus Family Restaurant has been serving up burgers, fries — and a seriously good peach milkshake.
Proud Mary: A Look at the Queen of Cocktails
A dive into the endless appeal of the popular brunch beverage, the Bloody Mary, with the help of local bartenders and aficionados.