The Whirl: Discovery Ball 2023
On February 24, the American Cancer Society of North Carolina hosted its inaugural North Carolina Discovery Ball.
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The Whirl: All Booked Up 2023
On April 29 the Durham Library Foundation hosted All Booked Up, an after-hours party celebrating the library.
Walter in the Weeds: Elizabeth, do you need a light?
A quirky sculpture of Sir Walter Raleigh made from an old tobacco case inspires a deeper look into his history with the crop.
The Whirl: Battle of The Bands
The Maintain Your Brain Battle of the Bands increases awareness of mental health, stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injury and concussion.
The Whirl: SECU/ACCOSCA Event
The Credit Union recently hosted delegates from the North Carolina African Confederation of Co-operative Savings and Credit Associations.
How to Celebrate Pride Month in Raleigh This Year
Bookmark this list of Raleigh-area Pride events to support the LGBTQIA+ community with everything from gentle yoga to a night of karaoke
Dip A Toe Into Summer with This Water-Inspired Playlist
By June in Raleigh, we’re dreaming about pools, rivers and beaches… and so are these North Carolina musicians.
It’s A Colorful Life: Bob Rankin’s Talent and Teachings
This longtime Raleigh painter has used his skills and enthusiasm to uplift and expand Raleigh’s creative community.
Go Fish! A Look at Big Rock’s Humble Roots and Surprising Fervor
This popular sport fishing competition in Morehead City attracts anglers and fans from all over the world to the North Carolina coast.
Tropical Transformation: An African Inspired Landscape in Morrisville
This colorful and carefully curated garden links Morrisville couple Berry and Dick Hayter to their roots in Zimbabwe and beyond.
Here’s How to Make Ed Mitchell’s Eastern-Style BBQ Sauce
“I can still remember the smell of the tangy sauce boiling on our stove..,” recalls NC BBQ legend Ed Mitchell in his new book.
“I Can’t Give Up” by Ed Mitchell
This introduction to the cookbook Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque explains how the pitmaster got into the business and how it came to shape his life.
Smoke & Fire: Ed and Ryan Mitchell’s New Cookbook
A new book from the famous Wilson pitmaster explores North Carolina barbeque traditions through essays, memoir and recipes.
June 2023 Poem: this i know for sure
In this poem, North Carolina Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green writes about the joy of Juneteenth and the horror that came before it.