The Thunder: A Look at Raleigh’s Sumo Scene
Eric Huynh and Jared Faulk founded Raijin Sumo Club five years ago. Today it has more than 20 members and some of the country’s top athletes
Tag: January 2026
Go Speechless: Silent Book Clubs in Raleigh for Every Personality
These sessions at local book stores, coffee shops and libraries offer a happy hour of sorts for bibliophiles — without the pressure to discuss the reading
Backcountry Escapes: 5 Hikes Near Falls Lake
These day hike sections of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail offer a respite from civilization and beautiful scenery over a variety of distancesby Joe Miller The Mountains-to-Sea Trail runs through some pretty wild terrain on its 1,200-mile journey across North Carolina. To…
January Garden Tips: Turning a New Leaf
This month in your home landscape, start asparagus, plant perennial Mediterranean herbs and add in colorful shrubs
Track Tales: Can You Identity the Prints of Our Wildlife?
The foot, paw and claw prints that native animals leave behind can teach us a surprising amount about how they communicate with the world.
Playing the Hits at The Great Cover Up
Locals or legends? A long-running tradition at Kings invites area musicians to show up on stage in disguise, for a good cause.
What to Do in January 2026 In and Around Raleigh
Kick off 2026 with cozy indoor performing arts shows, gallery exhibitions and independent films — or brave the chill outside.