“It’s a very profound feeling: knowing that what I’m doing can kill me, but learning how to build a relationship with the fire, understand it and how it works. You have to respect it.” –Meli Markham, firebreather and welding student…
“Everybody’s there for the love of the game and the passion behind it.” –Paul Cox, treasurer of American Outlaws Raleigh U.S. National soccer teams fan group by Jessie Ammons photograph by Travis Long No matter the time of day or…
Master Builder Phil Freelon by J. Michael Welton photographs by Lissa Gottwals (unless otherwise noted) Durham-based architect Phil Freelon’s life story has played out as one of victory, tragedy, and grace under pressure. His career – perhaps unrivalled by any North…
Tying the Knot An old Raleigh family celebrates a wedding with worldly flair by Liza Roberts photographs by Graham Terhune Wynn and Jim Dorsett were newlyweds in 1985 when they moved to MidOaks, the beautiful Raleigh home that…
“My dad and my papa built the car, so (my mom) knows I’m safe.” –Ashlyn McCaskill, 15-year-old UCAR short-track racer by Jessie Ammons photographs by Travis Long Car racing is in the McCaskill blood. “It’s something that you’re born into…
“If you want style, if you want knowledge about how to wear your clothing, if you want free personal styling about the rest of the stuff in your closet, we can help you out.” –Brian Burnett, founder and owner, Glenwood…
Creative Cultivator N.C. Theatre’s new CEO by Jessie Ammons photograph by Elizabeth Galecke Elizabeth Doran is not from around here, and she thinks that’s a good thing. “There’s value in remembering what the outside world is saying about your community,”…
A Daughter, A Muse text and photographs by Diana Bloomfield Most of my work focuses on the intersection of the past and my memory of that past. Memories, fugitive and ever-shifting, are always subject to interpretation, while photographs are tangible. The…
“There’s usually more than one way to get through something.” –Ken Walsh, Triangle Troglodytes vice-chair by Jessie Ammons photograph by Travis Long When can we go underground again? asks the Triangle Troglodytes tagline. The answer? “About every other month or…
“I’m honored to be the first woman to hold the position. I’m excited to do the work that I love in a community I’m passionate about.” –Adrienne Cole Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce president and CEO by Jessie Ammons…
“I find solace in looking at the landscape. I think it’s a human thing. We all do.” –John Beerman by LIZA ROBERTS photographs by LISSA GOTWALS The 34 paintings currently on view at Lee Hansley Gallery in Raleigh – luminous,…
“We’re learning that there are more and more female veterans locally that are homeless. We want to bring awareness to that issue and contribute.” –Lekita Essa, Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos Society member by Jessie Ammons photograph by Ray Black III…
St. Mary’s School at 175 Raleigh’s oldest continually operated school celebrates a major milestone. by Hampton Williams Hofer photographs by Jillian Clark [archival photographs courtesy of St. Mary’s School] On May 12, Saint Mary’s School, the nation’s second oldest…
Profile in {NC} Courage by Liza Roberts photographs by Ray Black III It’s a late March afternoon at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary, where 25 professional soccer recruits are gutting it out on a secluded practice field behind the stadium….