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Local Towns Team Up to Fight Fires

BY JUDITH COOKIS RUBENS Morrisville firefighter Natasha Byrd rides a ladder truck in her second career. She worked eight years in pharmaceutical manufacturing before, at age 28, changing direction to.

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Senior Living: New Ways to Experience the Golden Years

BY MARIO BOUCHER Senior homes are transforming their image just in time for a “booming” generation seeking high-quality health care while maintaining an active lifestyle into their golden years. Long-term care.

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2025 Diamond Awards: The Best of Western Wake

Readers throughout the community voted for their favorite businesses, services and venues. Now, we are excited to present the 2025 gold, silver and bronze Diamond Award Winners! Browse the list.

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Special Section: 2025 Wellness Q&A

Get answers to your wellness questions from local experts Discover industry breakthroughs, services, techniques and technologies designed to help you achieve a happier, healthier lifestyle. Check out more stories from.

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Painting the Towns: The Murals of Western Wake

PAINTING THE TOWN: APEX TEXT AND PHOTOS BY DOLLY R. SICKLES For the last 10 years, the Town of Apex has focused on developing its Public Art Master Plan. The.

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Where to Go for a Romantic Date in Western Wake

WHERE TO GO IN APEX BY PAIGE HACHET JACOBS Couples enjoy getting creative on their dates. Photos courtesy of Mad Splatter. You’ve got a date for Valentine’s Day! Now—what should.

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Spotlight on Fitness and Sports in Western Wake

Street Hockey is Coming to Apex BY DREW BECKER Renderings of Apex’s planned street hockey rinks. Renderings courtesy of the Town of Apex. When the Carolina Hurricanes began searching for.

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Diced: Where Fresh Meets Flavor

BY ELLIOT ACOSTA Michelle Woodward spent the first 24 years of her life being flung into the air for elite championship cheerleading squads. Her dedication to the sport earned her.

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Fun and Unusual Fitness Opportunities in Wake County

BY KATELYN RUTT From circus rings and bungee cords to fandom-inspired classes, these Wake County organizations are redefining what it means to work out. Here’s our guide to discovering your.

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The visitRaleigh.com Showcase Series Brings Future Soccer Stars to the Triangle

All photos courtesy of NCFC Youth. NCFC’s yearly tournament event hosts high-level youth clubs from across the country over four weekends By Kyle Marie McMahon Soccer is the world’s most.

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