Photos courtesy of the Botanist Bean. By Kyle Marie McMahon Madison Overbey had long dreamed of owning an espresso cart, so when her partner’s love of coffee grew, they decided…

Photos courtesy of the Town of Holly Springs. The Unsung Heroes of Holly Springs Animal Control By Jennifer Axness For Officer Lucas Howard, animal control supervisor for the Holly Springs Police Department, no…

Photos courtesy of The Photo Scoute. By Heather Darnell Boba tea and cats might seem like an odd combination, but for many, it’s the cat’s meow.  Damion and Karen Posey…

Apex Italian eatery serves up authentic classics Photos courtesy of Fratelli’s. By Dave Droschak  When the Wi-Fi password is meatballs&beer and a well-worn aluminum lasagna pan dating back to World…

ABOVE: Chamber & Chill is a gathering for professionals to network and unwind. APEX By Dave Droschak As executive director of the Apex Chamber of Commerce, David Bohm realizes formal networking…

COMMUNITY GARDENING IN APEX By Paige Hachet Jacobs As Anne Harrison, garden manager of Simple Gifts Community Garden, sees it, this community garden in Apex encourages “the idea that what we have…

Ed Carey of Peak City Farms. Photo by Dave Droschak. Peak City Farms By Dave Droschak The overwhelming demand for residential development in Apex has led to the disappearance of numerous generational farms…

HISTORIC GEMS OF APEX By Sarah Merritt Ryan As you stroll north past shops and restaurants on Salem Street in the Apex Historic District, you will come across The Depot, the original…

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 you…

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…

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,…