The Whirl: Oakwood Samedi Gras
As is customary, residents paraded through the neighborhood led by the Oakwood Awesomettes and the Oakwood Second Line.
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The Whirl: Origin of the Dream
This film was created by Distinguished Professor W. Jason Miller and Emmy award-winning filmmaker Neal Hutcheson.
The Whirl: Playmakers: Women in Football
The Playmakers: Women in Football event at William Peace University was fueled by the growing momentum of women’s NFL Flag Football.
The Whirl: Jobe House Opening
This unique partnership creates a space for exhibitions, programs and community, including housing for emerging artists and musicians.
The Whirl: Wendell Rotary Club Oyster Roast
On Feb. 7, the Rotary Club of Wendell hosted its fifth annual Oyster Roast at the Wendell Country Club, bringing together 200 community members who braved the cold to make a positive difference. Proceeds from the fundraiser will empower projects,…
The Whirl: Boatman Distillery Bottle Launch Party
Boatman Spirits Co. in downtown’s Seaboard Station, entered its next phase with the official launch of its on-site distillery.
The Whirl: 2026 Discovery Ball
The celebration highlighted the power of community partnership, with essential contributions from more than 40 local businesses.
The Whirl: Wake Tech Ignite
Hosted by the Wake Tech Foundation, the event showcased the life‑changing impact of education and the innovative ways the college and its partners are helping learners.
The Whirl: Smash Ribbon Cutting
Smash celebrated its grand opening on Mar. 3 with a ribbon cutting and presenting a $5,000 donation to the Cooper Charitable Foundation.
The Whirl: New Year’s Eve Celebration
The evening featured music by Sidecar Social Club, localy-made snacks and beverages from Raleigh Wine Shop.
The Whirl: Spectrum Check Presentation
On Feb. 18 Spectrum donated $5,000 to two nonprofits in Raleigh through the company’s employee-driven grants program
The Whirl: Sights and Sounds on Sunday
Chamber Music Raleigh presented a concert and reception at the North Carolina Museum of Art celebrating NC arts pioneer Jo Cresimore’s
The Whirl: Opening Reception for “A Life Well Lived”
The work included colorful oil and acrylic paintings that recall her youth living in Spain and Florida, then studying in France.
The Whirl: Force For Nature Gala & Art Auction
The auction included work by artists including Patrick Dougherty, Chuck Rose, Mark Hewitt, Damian Stamer and more than a dozen others.