The Statesman: Catching Up with Webb Simpson
Ten years after he landed on WALTER’s first cover star, the Raleigh-native golf champ reflects on his career and family life.
Category: Community
Meet the 2022 WINovation Panelists
On September 16, these four accomplished women will share their stories over dinner at The Umstead. Here’s a sampling of what they’ll discuss.
5 Questions with… NCMA director & CEO Valerie Hillings
With a focus on art history and a love of curating, Hillings made her way from the Guggenheim to director of the NCMA.
5 Questions with… Poet Jaki Shelton Green
North Carolina’s Poet Laureate talks about balancing creativity and professional success, as well as her role as a mentor.
5 Questions with… Architect Zena Howard
Known for her impactful museums and public spaces, Howard recently took on a global role at Perkins & Will.
5 Questions with Country music star Priscilla Block
Born and raised in Raleigh, this singer-songwriter is headlining a European tour for her album Welcome to the Block Party this fall.
Tend & Mend: The Healing Place Courtyard
The Healing Place Courtyard in Raleigh, North Carolina offers a unique approach to recovery in the Healing Transitions Garden.
The Circuit: The Kirby Derby Returns
Creativity, community and friendly competition abound at a beloved inner-Raleigh tradition, back for the first time since 2019.
5 Questions with… Jessie Williams
As Edge of Urge turns 20, its founder talks supporting local makers, advocacy and giving back to the community.
Raleigh Renaissance: The Women Driving its Growth
The City of Oaks’ downtown shut down two years ago, but female entrepreneurs are bringing business back with enthusiasm.
From Loft to Launch: Boatbuilder Mark Bayne Sends his Work to Sea
This master shipwright and longtime professor at Cape Fear Community College reinvented its wooden boatbuilding program.
Giving Garden: The Volunteers at Urban Ministries Grow Produce
On a plot off Capital Boulevard, the volunteers at the Open Door Clinic have a small farm that provides healthy produce for their patients.
Chrome & Rubber: Raleigh’s Classic Car Scene
At a gathering for the Triangle Antique Automobile Club, enthusiasts share what drives them to collect and refurbish old cars.
Feeding Tradition: A Q&A with Food Shuttle CEO Ron Pringle
At the helm of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Ron Pringle taps his own history to address food insecurity in a meaningful way.