Raleigh Just Before the Storm
A glimpse into newspapers from before the Civil War shows how much things have changed—and stayed the same.
Category: People
What I’m Doing: Maggie Kane, founder of A Place at the Table
Maggie Kane, founder of A Place at the Table, is still feeding others—and her own needs, as well.
Lifting Spirits: YMCA Staffer Tony Jenkins Shares his Story
An exuberant survivor of a car accident builds a new life for himself at the YMCA.
What I’m Listening to: Gene Reinert
Gene Reinert of Guru Guitars shares the playlist of jazz, soul and worship music that’s keeping up his spirits these days.
Nominate a Giver!
Suggest a person you admire to be featured as a Giver in a future issue of WALTER magazine.
What I’m Cooking: Food Writer and Producer Andrea Weigl
When stuck at home, Andrea Weigl serves up a mix of no-cook meals alongside Southern comfort food.
What I’m Doing: Amber Smith of Activate Good
Amber Smith of Activate Good is doing what she can, with what she has, where she is.
What I’m Doing: Celia Rivenbark
Author and humorist Celia Rivebark turns to a new hobby—baking!—and tv to cope with the “great unpleasantness.”
What’s Lucky for You?
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, we asked a few folks around town what they do for luck.
Q&A with Torry Holt: Former NFL Star and NCSU Student
Former NFL and NC State Star, Torry Holt, talks his life in North Carolina, his daughters and the origins of his consturction company with his brother, Terrence Holt.
The Dirt: Al and Suzy Newsom’s Good Dirt
Husband and wife duo, Al and Suzy Newsom, discuss the rapid growth of their company and the success their potting mix line, Good Dirt, has on gardens.
Home Grown: Frank Harmon’s Garden
Frank Harmon recalls the times spent in the garden with his wife and children throughout 30 years and talks about the complexity of life.
Room to Bloom: Melinda Taylor’s Non-Profit, BLOOMHERE Helps Women
Melinda Taylor opens up about her inspiration for her nonprofit, BLOOMHERE, an organization that helps women get back on their feet after varying challenges in their lives.
Fans and Friends: The Green Monkey
Meet the owners of the Green Monkey, Drew Temple and Rusty Sutton, and discover what makes their bar and store located on Hillsborough Street so unique.