The Ps & Qs: Raleigh Junior Cotillion
For decades, this stalwart institution led by Yvette Shallcross and Cindy Oates has taught etiquette, dance — and confidence.
Category: People
Eternally Fall: A Football Tradition
When his sons were in elementary school, Charles Marshall promised to take them to a big college game every year for 10 years. Here’s what happened.
Torch Bearer: The Legacy of Anna Cooper
Anna Cooper has serendipitously appeared to me in many forms — and her life’s story is a gift that I will gladly pay forward.
The Sand Man: Ed Moore’s Unique Art Form
Retired architect Ed Moore has made a career carving sand sculptures for festivals like BugFest and Artsplosure
A Nude Attitude: An Inside Look at the Triangle’s Naturist Community
After lockdown, the instinct to bare all is on the rise…
Matt Fern opens (ish) delicatessen, a Lunch Spot that Blends Cultures and Cuisines
After success in Ashley Christensen’s restaurant group, this hospitality pro has opened a sandwich shop with Jewish, Italian, and Southern influences
Home Grown: How Perkin’s Orchard Came to Be
Once a stand for garden extras, this roadside produce stand in Durham keeps the farming community thriving.
Enoch Marchant’s Dos & Don’ts for the Perfect Party Playlist
The music connoisseur behind Nice Price Books & Records shares 12 tips for building a crowd-pleasing soundtrack for any occasion
Maria Magic: A Beloved Teacher Retires After Three Decades
Longtime Cathedral School teacher Maria Yeager shaped hundreds of young lives with grace and gusto
Cup of Love: Coffee Talk at The Women’s Center
Katie Koon and friends serve up sunny mornings in downtown Raleigh with a weekly breakfast tradition
Saving Chavis: The History of Chavis Memorial Park
After decades of neglect, one neighborhood led the charge to revitalize Chavis Memorial Park, an attraction built for Raleigh’s Black families in 1937.
12 Cookbooks by North Carolina Writers
Our state has a wealth of influential and innovative chefs and food writers with great recipes to share. From classic Southern recipes to regional cuisine to meals inspired by what their parents made, here are 12 new cookbooks to check out — plus classics from favorite authors.
A Man of Presence : Joe Rowand’s Legacy in the Triangle Arts Scene
Late Somerhill Gallery owner Joe Rowand’s long-lasting impact on the Raleigh and Chapel Hill-area arts community.
Words of Wisdom: Eddie Nickens’ Wild Career
In his new book, The Last Wild Road, North Carolina author T. Edward Nickens details a life of outdoor adventures