Walking on Water: The Wonders of Water Striders
A closer look at the floating bugs that glide along the surface of creeks and ponds — and the mysteries surrounding them.
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A Rainbow of Local Cocktails
In honor of Pride Month, consider this ROYGBV selection of beverages from some of our favorite bars in Raleigh.
The Return of Jimmy the Yard King
Fresh-cut grass stirs up memories of you love and early entrepreneurship during writer Jim Dodson’s teen years.
Meet North Carolina’s High School Poet Laureates
A new program developed by Jaki Shelton Green celebrates talented young poets across the state. Meet the first four high school laureates.
Beads on a String: Will Lee Smith’s New Novel Be her Last?
The Southern author discusses her latest novel, Silver Alert. The 15th book from Smith, it leaves readers with memorable characters.
The Diaper Bank of NC Covers the Basics
Founded in 2013 by Michelle Old, this organization distributes diaper and hygiene products to babies, teens, women and seniors.
Cheeky Chippies: Fun Facts About this Adorable Mammal
The Eastern Chipmunk can hold 60 sunflower seeds in its expandable cheek pouches and builds 10-foot-long tunnels.
Tapping the Muse: Skylar Gudasz Finds Inspiration in an Old Blue Guitar
This Durham singer-songwriter often backs up Hiss Golden Messenger, Tift Merritt and Superchunk — and she’s got a new solo album coming.
Taking Flight: Inside the Living Conservatory at the Museum of Natural Sciences
This summer the Butterfly Room will go back to normal hours. Learn about the butterflies, turtles, snakes and sloth that live here.
Music & Movements at the Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival
This weekend showcase of inclusive, family-friendly music and dance in Pittsboro got its start with Donna the Buffalo in the 1990s.
Seeing Art: Marriott Little’s Eight Decades of Painting
The Raleigh native has shown her work all over the state — and her birthday has a unique tie to Mother’s Day, too.
Art & Improvisation: Ed Baxter’s Encore Career
The West Raleigh artist fuses two lifelong passions — painting and jazz — in a fulfilling post-retirement career.
Roanoke Ramblings: Paddling North Carolina’s Amazon
Traveling by canoe, this nature writer explores the rich, ecologically diverse area of our state’s swamplands.
East End Market’s New East Bower Cider Company
Friends Dustin Walker and Oliver Koch first worked together as beer reps — now they’ve started their own business in Raleigh.