Frances Mayes’ Favorite Things — and How she Found Home in North Carolina
Learn about the bestselling writer’s new book, A Place in the World, which explores what home means to her.
Category: People
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.
WALTER: The First 10 Years
The September 2022 issue of WALTER marks our 10-year anniversary. We take a look back at some of our iconic stories, subjects and imagery.
Magazine Memories
You may love reading WALTER, but we love making it! Here are just a few snaps from the past decade — looking forward to another 10 years!
Inside the September 2032 Issue
In honor of WALTER’s 10-year anniversary, here’s a look at the headlines we just might see in the magazine a decade from now…
Handing Over the Keys: A Charitable Initiative from Ben Folds
Through a new funding project called Keys for Kids, the North Carolina-born pop star is creating opportunity for aspiring musicians.
New Heights: Disability Advocate Ali Ingersoll
The recently-named Ms. Wheelchair America shares her journey from a hard-partying lifestyle to becoming a candid voice for people with disabilities.
5 Questions With… Luke Hickey
This September, dancer and choreographer Luke Hickey taps into his North Carolina roots at the American Dance Festival.
Cultivating Corners: The Ashley Christensen Effect
Ashley Christensen put down roots in Raleigh — and spread them wide. We take a look at the people who’ve risen up the ranks under her mentorship.
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.
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.