Most Recent Midtown News

Artist Patrick Dougherty Brings Sticks to Life

INTERTWINING INSTINCTS BY KRISTEN SCHRUM “I always thought I’d build a log cabin,” says renowned international sculptor Patrick Dougherty, who pieces together tree saplings to create whimsical shapes that appear as.

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Fall in Love With the Beauty of Boone

BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF Autumn in North Carolina’s high country delivers spectacular beauty, breathtaking colors and endless opportunities for adventure. With its cool temperatures and vivid views, it’s no wonder fall.

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UNC Field Hockey Star Erin Matson Becomes the Youngest College Coach in the Country

‘Like I hit the Lottery’ BY KURT DUSTERBERG When Erin Matson led UNC–Chapel Hill to the NCAA field hockey national championship last November, it was the finishing touch on one of.

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What’s in a Name? A Whole Lot of Cackalacky

BY DAVE DROSCHAK A ton of gumption more than two decades ago by a young Triangle couple—plus a catchy name—has resulted in one of North Carolina’s most recognizable brands. In.

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New Tiny Home Village in Pittsboro Offers Support

By FRANCES REESE In this vastly growing world, with housing parallel to it, it’s easy to forget that many citizens don’t have a place to call home. A local partnership.

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Kaleidoscope: A Triple Threat of Artists

BY CHARLOTTE RUSSELL Clarence Heyward, William Paul Thomas and Charles Edward Williams are three artists at the forefront of a new generation of Black painters. They are featured in “Triple.

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20 Brain-Boosting Activities

…to keep your child engaged over the summer BY JANICE LEWINE Summer is in full swing, which means plenty of sun and fun. While these lazy days offer endless playtime.

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Bonding Through Adventure

Try something new with your family this summer BY MANDY HOWARD At the beginning of last summer, my family was going through a tough season. A middle schooler and two.

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Erica DeLong on Family, Work, Travel and Adventure

Radio’s Sweetheart’ is an open book—and proud of it BY MELISSA WISTEHUFF  |  PHOTOS BY BRIAN MULLINS When you think of the Triangle, majestic oaks, tall pines, Tobacco Road rivalries.

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A Sport of Their Own

Morrisville boasts a thriving cricket community for kids and pros BY KURT DUSTERBERG | PHOTOS OF THE MORRISVILLE RAPTORS BY ROB MIRACLE Babar Baig is accustomed to being asked how.

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