The Whirl: NC Discovery Ball 2025
Themed Betting on a Cure, it was chaired by Katherine and Braxton Wall and the guest of honor was breast cancer survivor Leila Thomas.
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The Whirl: Best of North Carolina Reception
Each year, gallery owner, art historian and NC native Charlene Newsom employs her knowledge of regional art to curate the exhibition
The Whirl: Celebrating 150 years of Jewish Life
The event at the historic Beth Meyer Synagogue featured an Order of the Long Leaf Pine award presentation to Dr. Burton Horwitz.
The Whirl: An Evening to Ignite
The tropical-themed evening included a VIP dinner, Cuban-inspired cocktails, a cigar bar, dancing and generated more than $250,000.
The Whirl: Wake Tech Ignite
The annual event showcases Wake Tech’s mission of transforming lives by sharing students’ educational journeys.
Screen Star: Meet Severance Actor Sarah Bock
The Triangle native who plays Miss Huang shares her stories about her early performances and growing up in North Carolina
For the Birds: A Purple Martin Sanctuary
Joe Lapp has turned his 4-acre Raleigh homestead into a sanctuary for dozens of these beautiful, iridescent-winged birds
Artful Farming: The Hyper-Local Source for Ingredients at Herons
One Oak Farm grows the fruits, vegetables and herbs that fuel the imaginations of the chefs at the restaurant at The Umstead Hotel & Spa
Passion & Public Service: An Interview with Pamela B. Cashwell
The Secretary for the North Carolina Department of Cultural and Natural Resources shares what drives her career in government and advocacy
May Poem: A Song
This spirited poem celebrates both the beauty of spring and the darker elements of the season’s rush of growth.
Simple Life: Gone But Not Forgotten
An appreciation for Juanita Weekly, a legendary newspaperwomen who changed the course of this journalists’s career
Fly, Fly Away: A Tale of Two Graduations
What’s the difference between a Northern and Southern commencement ceremony? As this writer finds, a little… and a lot.
Destination: Fenton
This mixed retail, food, beverage and entertainment development in Cary boasts commute-worthy eateries with Raleigh roots
May Garden Tips: Hello Color!
This month, plant brilliant flowers, start your summer veggies and assess your yard as we welcome a warming season