WALTER’s Top Stories of 2025
This year, our readers most-read stories spoke to international travel, local live music, culture and creatives.
Tag: December 2025
WALTER’s Top Photos of 2025
Our creative director’s annual showcase of the past year’s most memorable, eye-catching moments captured by local photographers.
15 Ideas to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 in Raleigh
From glamorous red-carpet soirees to decadent multi-course dinners to a kid-friendly afternoon, here are some great ways to ring in 2026!
The Whirl: Beyond the Pitch
The event was an evening of exceptional food, silent and live auctions and remarks from Jamie Valvano, daughter of legendary Jim Valvano.
The Whirl: Raleigh City Farm Harvest Dinner
Chef Jeff Seizer prepared meals for 176 guests with produce sourced from the farm and drinks from Ponysaurus and Wine Authorities.
The Whirl: Opening Reception For “New and Surprising Work From Gallery C Artists”
This exhibition featured also debuted work from Chuck Rose and Davis Choun for the first time in addition to existing artists.
The Whirl: Evening of Hope & Igniting Hope
Award-winning actress Helen Hunt spoke at the Evening of Hope and The Soul Psychedelique Orchestra played at the Igniting Hope event.
The Whirl: Partnership Students Meet the Mayor
Cowell shared what it’s like to lead the city and revealed she’s training for the firefighter’s fitness test.
The Whirl: ArtSource September Show
The same day, ArtSource hosted a Meet the Artists event where the community had the chance to get to know Chenet and Moore
The Whirl: Alease’s 100th Birthday
Gov. Josh Stein offered a certificate from the state of North Carolina to commemorate her birthday and a fun time was had by all.
The Whirl: Taste of the Wild 2025
On Oct. 22, WALTER held its annual Taste of the Wild event at The Merrimon-Wynne House. This year’s chefs were Christopher Prieto of Prime Barbecue and Luke Owens of Native Fine Diner. Thank you to presenting sponsor Great Outdoor Provision…
The Whirl: Women’s Giving Network Impact Luncheon
The WGN is a giving circle of the North Carolina Community Foundation that brings together women to support women and children.
Welcome, Trolls! Dix Park Gets a Family of Thomas Dambo Sculptures
The Dutch artist’s “The Grandmother Tree” includes seven trolls across North Carolina, the largest of his permanent installations in the U.S.
Pete Sack’s Second Act
This Raleigh artist has evolved his style of painting — and embarked on a new role as a community arts leader, as co-director of the VAE