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Treasure Hunting for Vintage Pieces

Sally Nicol, curator of The Cary Cottage, shares tips for finding high-quality vintage pieces at secondhand markets BY ELIZABETH BRIGNACPHOTOS COURTESY OF SALLY NICOL EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE NOTED Sally Nicol.

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A pay-what-you-can program is nourishing the Triangle, one garden box at a time

Gardens for Everyone BY SUSANNA KLINGENBERG PHOTOS COURTESY OF INTER-FAITH FOOD SHUTTLE I magine a generous bowl of steaming vegetable soup on a chilly day. Or a classic tomato and.

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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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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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Having Their Cake—and Selling It Too

The often-maligned fruitcake has a loyal following thanks to a family business with a just-right recipe. BY KURT DUSTERBERG No matter how you approach Southern Supreme Fruitcake & More on.

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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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2024 Holiday Gift Guide

Need gift ideas for loved ones on your list? Our 2024 Holiday Gift Guide offers homegrown options for everyone. Shop local this holiday season, and bring your friends and family.

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Designer Julie Patel brings new life to traditional garments

SARIS REBORN BY USHA SANKAR ABOVE: Sheetal Patel (left) is wearing the ‘Sarina’ —a midi dress with a cutout at the waist. It was made from a multicolor embroidered dupatta,.

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Fashion: Preparing for the Glam Season

BY CRYSTAL WATTS  |  STYLED BY SOFIA LUJAN STYLING HAIR & MAKEUP BY EVELISSE HAHN  | PHOTOS BY JESSICA BRATTON PHOTOGRAPHY Fall brings in the most influential fashion season of.

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