Investing in Icons: Meet Tom and Pat Gipson
A big name in the Dix Park development, this local couple has been quietly donating to charitable causes in Raleigh for decades.
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Triumph in a Bridge: Matthew Steele’s Architectural Sculptures
This Charlotte artist celebrates the beauty of the manufactured world through his large-scale installations and public art works.
Chasing Leads: Who Gets to Tell Our Musical Stories?
The book Biography of a Phantom inspires a journalist to reflect on the ethics of researching musical history.
Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Summer
Learn about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the only species of hummingbird that nests in the eastern United States.
Nail Yeah! Crystal Clark’s Niche Design Medium
Over ten years, this local nail technician has built a loyal fan base with her creative, trend-forward designs.
Mountain Escapes: 5 Off-the-Radar NC Towns to Explore
Get away for the weekend at one these mountain towns — each with its own personality — that offers cool breezes, streams and scenic outlooks.
Boulted Bread: A New Space with the Same Taste
A peek inside the bakery and cafe, where you can find everything from a rustic baguette to seasonal pastries made with NC produce.
Dirt Roots: Effie Underwood’s North Raleigh Garden
Over two decades, this wooded lot has been transformed with gravel pathways, sun and shade plantings, and unique artwork.
When Painting is a Practice: Meet Lamar Whidbee
Renowned artist Beverly McIver encouraged this NCCU grad to pivot from football to painting — today, he’s creating intimate, thoughtful work.
When Rassling Ruled: A History of Wrestling in Raleigh
Equal parts athleticism and theatrics, professional wrestling had its heyday in the 1980s — but still has an ardent and colorful following.
Home Cooking: Pam’s Farmhouse Restaurant Serves Up Comfort
The Western Boulevard diner, a Raleigh staple for nearly thirty years, serves classics like barbecue chicken, biscuits and hamburger steak.
The Art of Life: Painter Tom Ward
As his body started to deteriorate from ALS, this artist and former marine moved from Durham to Wilmington to live out his life by the beach.
The Floral Fireworks in Your Garden
Look around your yard this Fourth of July — you may find some plants that remind you of a brilliant fireworks display.
The Sonny Side: Sonny Miles Hones His Unique Sound
This Winston-Salem native and NC State grad creates catchy music that draws from genres like soul, jazz, pop, rock and hip-hop.