Y12SR
“This program shines a light on how the 12 steps of recovery and yoga principles align.” —Phyllis Kritz, N.C. Yoga of 12 Step Recovery leader There’s a group of Raleighites that are taking to their yoga mats for support and…
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Destination Walter: The Lost Colony
History lives vividly through a longtime Outer Banks production by Jason Frye “I knew I’d be back to direct,” says Ira David Wood III, the esteemed stage and screen actor perhaps best-known, at least around Raleigh, for his 40-plus-year role as…
Delightful Debris
Visit William B. Umstead State Park’s Graylyn trail, and you might be in for a surprise. A new art fixture has made way thanks to nature and the help of artists Jerry Reid and Randy Boni, of Smoky Mountain Art…
WINi 2018: our WINning female community
WINi Presenting Sponsor Bank of America
Dr. Frederick Burroughs
Building Blocks, Challenges & Triumphs My integration of the Rex Hospital staff in 1977 was not to go unchallenged. The mid 1970s welcomed the arrival of a number of young, energetic African American doctors to Raleigh and Wake County. At…
Bridget Harrington
“Everyone’s ideas are different … Skilled talent is the secret ingredient for Raleigh.” –Bridget Harrington, executive director, Innovate Raleigh Bridget Harrington has travelled the world, but it’s Raleigh that she’s chosen to call home. She is now the executive director…
The Devilish Egg
“Most people … want to spend time with whoever they’re coming to class with, and make something in the process.” –Jill Rossi, owner and founder, The Devilish Egg There’s something for everyone at The Devilish Egg, an approachable makerspace of…
Holt Brothers Flag Football Tournament
“We wanted to create a team atmosphere outside of the workplace, and raise money in the process,” says Torry Holt, former N.C. State wide receiver. Holt and his brother, Terrence Holt, run the Holt Brothers Foundation, which works to support…
Chuck Hobgood
“I’m a big believer in sports making people better.” –Chuck Hobgood, President, N.C. Amateur Sports As president of North Carolina Amateur Sports, Chuck Hobgood works constantly to bring communities together through healthy activity. The nonprofit facilitates the annual Powerade State…
Dan Willey
“There’s usually some beauty out there that’s only accessible by railcar.” –Dan Willey, North American Railcar Operators Association member Former service motorcars became obsolete when railroads advanced. Nowadays, enthusiasts seek these relics as vehicles for excursions, sometimes using them for…
Funky Cotton Mill Condo is Built with Character
Against a backdrop of raw brick and railroad track, lawyer Tucker Idol crafted himself a funky urban condo.
Executive Mansion Garden
Audubon N.C. has revamped a traditional garden at the Executive Mansion to incorporate native plants.
A Storied Time with Allan Gurganus
WALTER readers gathered at Whitaker & Atlantic March 25 for an afternoon of inspiration and humor with North Carolina writer Allan Gurganus. The Rocky Mount native is a New York Times bestselling author, most notably for the novel Oldest Living…
Series of Fortunate Events
“Disability doesn’t have to be seen as unfortunate,” says Arts Access Executive Director Betsy Ludwig. This month, the organization’s anniversary celebration, A Series of Fortunate Events, will prove just that. Beginning May 3, Ludwig says the nonprofit’s goal is to…