Twin Talents: Freddie and Francis Combs at NC State
The Wolfpack baseball and football legends reflect on brotherhood, college and pro athletics and life’s trials along the way.
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Cheeky Chippies: Fun Facts About this Adorable Mammal
The Eastern Chipmunk can hold 60 sunflower seeds in its expandable cheek pouches and builds 10-foot-long tunnels.
Tapping the Muse: Skylar Gudasz Finds Inspiration in an Old Blue Guitar
This Durham singer-songwriter often backs up Hiss Golden Messenger, Tift Merritt and Superchunk — and she’s got a new solo album coming.
Taking Flight: Inside the Living Conservatory at the Museum of Natural Sciences
This summer the Butterfly Room will go back to normal hours. Learn about the butterflies, turtles, snakes and sloth that live here.
Music & Movements at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
This weekend showcase of inclusive, family-friendly music and dance in Pittsboro got its start with Donna the Buffalo in the 1990s.
Seeing Art: Marriott Little’s Eight Decades of Painting
The Raleigh native has shown her work all over the state — and her birthday has a unique tie to Mother’s Day, too.
Poetry: Sense of Home by Abigail McPherson
This poem by Columbus Career and College Academy High School Laureate Abigail McPherson considers the beauty of the countryside.
Poetry: Society by Alleyna Roberts
This poem by Alleyna Roberts, the High School Poet Laureate at West Columbus High School, offers a reflection on feeling trapped by society.
17 Things to Do in May 2023
Summer’s almost here! Enjoy the season with independent films, soccer games, outdoor play and tons of live music.
Marsha Gordon on Discovering Ursula Parrott
The NC State University professor talks to WALTER about her new book, which is about a mysterious and prolific female writer.
Catching up with O-Ku Chef Cuong Le
The executive chef of this Asian and sushi restaurant in the Warehouse District shares what inspired his passion for cooking.
20 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in Raleigh This Year
From picking up trash to shopping local, here’s how to be kind to the environment on Earth Day — and throughout the year.
Home Economics: Precious Lovell’s Ex-Domestication
A North Carolina textile artist lifts the veil on uncomfortable truths with her latest exhibition at Anchorlight Studio.
The South Has Something To Say: Backstage at Dreamville 2023
In the third year of J. Cole’s immersive music festival, performers reflect on the unique perspective that North Carolina brings to hip hop.