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In Wake County, Santa Writes Back!

BY ELIZABETH LINCICOME Towns across Wake County are making it easier for families to get in touch with Santa this holiday season—and for Santa to get in touch with them.

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Combating homelessness in Wake County—one family at a time

The Carying Place BY CAITLIN WHEELER | PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE CARYING PLACE Every January, Wake County conducts a “point in time count” to determine the number of its people.

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Morrisville Celebrates the Holidays

Morrisville Celebrates the Holidays BY ELIZABETH BRIGNAC The holiday season starts early in Morrisville. Beginning in October, local communities begin putting up lights and enjoying Diwali holiday celebrations. As the.

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Holly Springs Celebrates the Holidays

Holly Springs Celebrates the Holidays BY JENNIFER AXNESS Holly Springs comes alive each holiday season with a variety of activities that offer something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for town-wide,.

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Apex Celebrates the Holidays

Above: Apex artist Lewis Wilson often donates watercolors for charity auctions during the holidays, including prints of his popular 2018 “Snowy Day,” which depicts South Salem Street in the snow..

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Cary Celebrates the Holidays

Above: Christmas tree in Fenton Square. Photo courtesy of Fenton. Learn How Cary Celebrates the Holiday Season—and Where to Buy Delicious Baked Treats   BY JUDITH COOKIE RUBENS   There.

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A Doorway to Hope

BY KYLE MARIE McMAHON The United States Census Bureau estimated nearly 91,000 Wake County residents lived at or below the poverty line in 2022. An even larger number is thought.

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Fuquay-Varina Celebrates the Holidays

Fuquay Mineral Springs Park lights up in the evenings during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of the Town of Fuquay-Varina. Learn How Fuquay-Varina Celebrates the Holiday Season—and Where to Buy.

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Hum Sub Diwali 2024 Brings Crowds and Builds Community

Hum Sub’s annual Diwali event celebrates female empowerment By Elizabeth Brignac. All photos by Elizabeth Brignac unless otherwise indicated. The weather was beautiful for Hum Sub Diwali at Koka Booth.

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Developing Downtown Apex

Keeping downtown Apex accessible—and enjoyable—in a time of growth BY SAMANTHA GRATTON With what the town’s mayor calls “the best downtown in the Triangle,” Apex has a lot of people.

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