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.
Category: People
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.
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.
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.