20+ Things to do in February in and Around Raleigh
Curl up with a good book, hit the museums, eat your way through Fat Tuesday and more in Raleigh this month.
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10+ Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Raleigh
Break out the champagne, literature and elegant eats.by Addie Ladner From setting an extra special table at home inspired by a favorite restaurant, to reading a North Carolina inspired love story to learning about unique local historic love tales in…
Learn About Raleigh’s Black History Through These 5 Landmarks
Visit these spaces that invite you to reflect on our complicated history with our African American community.
The Whirl: Remodelers Outstanding Construction Awards
On November 5, the Home Builders Association of Durham, Orange & Chatham Counties announced their 2020 Remodelers Outstanding Construction winners. The competition is open to all member projects completed within the past year in categories such as kitchen, bath, addition,…
The Whirl: National Signing Day
On November 10, the Triangle Rowing Club celebrated seven athletes who signed with elite rowing programs and colleges around the country. This is a record number from a senior squad of about 30 young women. The Triangle Rowing Club is…
The Whirl: Overflowing Hands and Rocky Top Food Distribution
At the start of the pandemic, Raleigh nonprofit Overflowing Hands enlisted Rocky Top Catering to help them feed hungry kids in Wake County. The two organizations worked with individual school principals and the Wake County School Board to distribute comfort…
The Whirl: Donate Sport Service Project
On November 13, Donate Sport completed their largest service projectto date, with support from volunteers from Truist Bank’s Lighthouse Project. More than 40 volunteers came together to donate $367,000 worth of clothing, footwear and sports equipment to charities across the…
The Whirl: A Shopping SPREE!
In November, the Junior League of Raleigh raised money through their annual A Shopping SPREE! event, this year held virtually. With this fundraiser, they were able to award $20,000 in grants to community nonprofits, including The Frankie Lemmon School and…
The Whirl: Raleigh Country Club Grand Reopening
On November 6, Raleigh Country Club celebrated the major renovation of its historic golf course. RCC, which first opened in 1948 just east of downtown Raleigh, is the final design of legendary architect Donald Ross. Golf course architect Kyle Franz…
The Whirl: First in Flight Young Men’s Service League
In 2019, the Young Men’s Service League, a national volunteer organization of mothers and sons, created its first North Carolina chapter, First in Flight. The group has volunteered over 2,000 service hours so far. One highlight: helping the Northwest Cary…
The Whirl: Fenton Groundbreaking
On November 12, international real estate firm Hines, along with Columbia Development, started construction of Fenton, a 69-acre mixed-use development in Cary, which is expected to be completed in Spring 2022. The ground- breaking was celebrated with hors d’oeuvres, music,…
Meet the 2021 WINi Panelists
On February 21, WALTER will host its fourth annual WINi summit. Here’s who will be speaking.
20+ Things to Do in January in Raleigh and beyond
Start your year with a brisk winter hike, a visit to a new art gallery in Cameron Village, local theater and more.
Tasty Holidays with Vivian Howard
WALTER filmed an exclusive video with award-winning chef Vivian Howard in Kinston.