WALTER’s Top Stories of 2021
From an inside look at our hockey patriarch to a list of our city’s underrated restaurants, here are the top 10 online stories from 2021.
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20 Things to Do in January In and Around Raleigh
Holy moly it’s 2022! Start the year off right with winter hikes or moonlight walks in the Triangle, live theatre, and important history.
December Poem: Wet Christmas
What’s the opposite of a white Christmas? The same season, in North Carolina.
10 Iconic Movies you Might Not Know Were Filmed in North Carolina
From a post-apocalyptic blockbuster to 90s cult classic to a retro summer romance, each of these 10 iconic films have NC connections.
15+ Ways to Celebrate New Year’s in Raleigh
Say goodbye to 2021 and ring in 2022 with Raleigh’s finest parties, concerts, and our special City of Oaks-style countdown.
Raleigh Garden Tips: What to do in your Yard in December
This month, restore your gardening tools, pause and reflect, and add plant life indoors while what’s outside recharges.
The Woodsman: University Park Fixture Tom Wolcott
In his neighborhood, this retired NC State professor is known for his dedication to gathering and splitting wood to heat his home.
In Stitches: Celebrating an Intricate Craft
Longtime Raleigh resident Nancy Brenneman is always stitching — and more than 100 of her needlepoint ornaments adorn her Christmas tree.
Have a Holly Raleigh Swissmas
A Raleigh native melds Christmas traditions with her Swiss husband — and finds the best in both.
Jim Dodson on Meaningful Happiness
When you think about it, says this North Carolina writer, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
Friends & Lovers: Rising Singer-Songwriter Kate Rhudy
This Raleigh musician connects with listeners through her heartfelt songs and sincere vocals.
The Whirl: CAM Connections Artist Dinner No. 2
On Nov. 15, Raleigh’s Contemporary Art Museum hosted its second CAM Connections dinner with photographer Mikael Owunna and filmmaker Marques Redd
The Whirl: Beaufort Historic Site Fall Part
On Oct. 2, the Beaufort Historic Site hosted its annual Fall Party, which featured live jazz music, fine art, and delicious food.
The Whirl: Color Interactions Exhibit Opening
On Sept. 28, Charlotte Russell Contemporary celebrated their inaugural exhibition at their Five Points location, Color Interactions.