A Franklin Descendent in Raleigh
Ruffin Franklin is related to James Franklin, Benjamin Franklin’s older brother — and he wants to set the record straight.
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Swan Season: Majestic Birds Along the Coast
Each winter, thousands of tundra swans migrate to eastern North Carolina, where they spend time preening, resting, and eating.
The New Guard: Fresh Direction in Downtown Arts Organizations
Over the last year and a half, CAM, Artspace, VAE and Artsplosure have each hired new directors. Here’s what they want to do.
WALTER’s Top Stories of 2022
From favorite films with NC connections to outrageous real estate headlines to Raleigh’s cocktail. Here are WALTER’s top web stories of 2022.
Home & Heritage: The Story of The Turner House
This Oberlin Road estate holds an untold piece of Raleigh’s Black history still being uncovered by owner Cheryl Crooms Williams.
Touch Downs: Jim Ritcher’s NFL Career, and Second Act as a Pilot
The North Carolina State University alum was an award-winning lineman in 14 seasons with the Buffalo Bills.
Behind the Beach Music: The Legendary Ed Weiss
The late longtime DJ known as Charlie Brown helped popularize the shag-dance genre along the Carolina coast in the 1960s.
Mic Check: 10 Questions with Delta Rae
The North Carolina Americana band on creativity in the virtual world, a new-for-them project and their favorite Raleigh acts.
Design with Purpose: Vines Architecture
A North Carolina firm founded by architect Victor Vines designs public buildings with the power to change the way people think.
Give Local 2022: 25 Triangle Organizations to Support this Season
From caring for the vulnerable to pursuing equity to inspiring creativity, these nonprofits are building resilience in Raleigh.
The Power of One: Molly Painter’s Charge to House the Homeless
This advocate turned a spark of inspiration into a campaign with CASA to build 100 homes for Raleigh’s unhoused.
5 Questions with Angela Salamanca and Robin Simonton
As the 10th Day of the Dead 5k approaches, the two discuss the origins of the event — and what will happen next.
Ral-o-ween: Some Hyper-Local Halloween Inspiration
Happy Ral-o-ween! To really impress your friends this year, consider creating a Halloween costume out of one of these Raleigh landmarks.
Sound Scenes: Fortnite Composer Jason Graves
Jason Graves creates musical tracks for video games like Tomb Raider, Fortnite, Moss and Dead Space out of his home in Benson.