words and photographs by Barbara Tyroler Water is the source of life. That may be its primeval allure. We’ve likely all experienced the fear of water, too. It can engulf us, drag us down to the terrifying deep beneath a…
Personal style fuses with inherited pieces from around the world in Mindi and Brian Chappell’s curated, collected home.
Drop the Hammer by Laura White photography by Jillian Clark It’s 11 p.m. on a Saturday night in May when Kim Hammer finally has a few minutes to sit down for an interview. She’s had a busy start to the year,…
Community building Blount Williams’ tenacious thoughtfulness, in business and beyond by Will Lingo photographs by Geoff Wood Ostensibly Blount Williams sells office furniture. In reality he is a builder. Take his family’s company, for instance. Alfred Williams and Company…
“So many places in Raleigh are rising to the top. It’s fun to be in that growth.” —Joe Kwon, musician and local food enthusiast Joe Kwon was born in Korea, raised in High Point, and has travelled near and…
“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…
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…
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…
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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…
“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…
“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…
“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…
“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…