Elegance and Energy: A Well-Balanced Lakestone Abode
Elizabeth Cooke enlisted the Fleur team to outfit her family’s 1960s home with bold design, playful patterns and functional living spaces
Category: Current Issue
April Poem: Pre-Nuptial Rituals
A lyrical meditation on ancestry, tradition and personal transformation, exploring how rituals shape identity across generations
Simple Life: A Garden Reborn
Through patience, planning and a lot of hard work, an overgrown yard is turned into a vibrant, tour-worthy landscape
Shaped by Humanity: The Origins of the Free Expression Tunnel
Started in 1967 with a $20 budget, this underpass at NC State has evolved into a vibrant social, artistic and political landmark
Support System: The Story Behind the Filotimo Foundation
This nonprofit created by Pete Proimos provides financial support and fertility assistance for adults living with cystic fibrosis
Escape to OBX: A Road Trip from Duck to Ocracoke
Along with her book club, this North Carolina native discovers the wonders of the Outer Banks in the off-season
Oldies but Goodies: Raleigh Restaurants More than 50 Years Old
A guide to Raleigh’s longest-running restaurants, including The Mecca, Clyde Cooper’s BBQ and the Angus Barn
Rooted in Rawlee: Hearing a Hometown Accent Across the Globe
A deep dive into Raleigh’s changing accent, tracing how migration, culture and time have shaped speech in North Carolina
Living Giants: Get to Know the Tulip Poplar
These hardy, towering trees with multi-colored flowers are important contributors to North Carolina’s landscape
Singing in the Silo: Meet Weirs
This Triangle folk music collective gathers singers and instrumentalists for otherworldly takes on traditional tunes
Raising the Bar at Saint-Pierre
Anthony Guerra’s new wine shop in Raleigh Iron Works offers elevated selections in a personal, approachable atmosphere
A Second Act at Sertoma Arts Center
A towering metal sculpture by Andrew Preiss finds a new home at this art and community center in Shelley Lake Park
Head in the Clouds: Artist Matt Wilson
Informed by his work creating visuals for movies and video games, Wilson fuses art and technology too create surrealistic scenes
Prime Time with Chris Prieto
The Triangle-based pitmaster and barbecue personality combines science, hospitality and heart in his cooking and restaurants