There’s something in the air at Fred G. Bond Metro Park — and it doesn’t take a long-lens camera to see it. In fact, news of this unexpected visitor has quickly swooped across social media and flown through local photography groups.
It’s a wood duck, and he’s spread his wings by falling for a Bond... Read More
Small family farms don’t just grow crops — they grow community.
From her childhood in Illinois, Karma Lee recalls picking strawberries with her family every Memorial Day weekend. “I always had good memories of doing that, so I wanted to be able to give other families the chance to have good memories, too,” she says.
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Offering timeless essentials for the modern gentleman, Gentlemen’s Corner was founded in Pinehurst, North Carolina, in 1978. Today, the state has three stores (Pinehurst, Wilmington, and Cary) plus one in Florida (Palm Beach). Yet the goal remains the same: to offer a curated selection of classic and contemporary menswear perfect for any occasion.
Co-owners Emily... Read More
“The two most important days of our lives are the day that we are born and the day that we discover our purpose as to why we were born,” says AKtivate Fitness co-owner, fitness coach, and head coach/programmer for Rock Steady Boxing Meagan H. Jacobs, echoing the wisdom of Mark Twain.
The purpose of this... Read More
1. A flavorful weekend awaits at Peak City Pig Fest. This mouthwatering celebration of barbecue and community features top pitmasters showcasing their best smoked meats alongside a variety of food vendors offering delicious sides and desserts. Live music, cooking demonstrations, and family-friendly activities make for a fun atmosphere for all. With competitions and tastings, Peak... Read More
Planners with the Town of Cary held a surprise session late last night and have enacted the following community rules, effective immediately:
Neighborhood Entry Tax: To maintain exclusivity, certain neighborhoods may enact a nonresident entry tax of $5 per person, maximum $15 per vehicle. Proceeds will fund additional HOA enforcement.
New Resident Requirements: All persons... Read More
Located in downtown Cary’s Mid-Town Square, SideBar serves up skillfully crafted cocktails seven days a week in a cozy and comfortable environment. “I’m a firm believer that really great bars are part of the fabric of the community,” says co-owner Matthew Bettinger.
And the community agrees! SideBar has once again earned the Maggy Award for... Read More
Winner of the Maggy Award for Best Craft Brewery
Fruit used in wine and cider production is pressed, leaving behind skins as a waste product. But according to Bond Brothers Beer Company co-founder and brewmaster Whit Baker, “The skins of fruit have most of the flavor leftover in them.”
So the brewery partners with farmhouse... Read More
I am a big fan of the flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) because it is a native tree and, of course, bears North Carolina’s state flower. And typically topping out at around 15 to 25 feet tall, it is not particularly a space-hogging woody ornamental, meaning planting one could leave room for other woodies — or,... Read More
Moonvine (Ipomoea alba) is a strange beauty that waits until day’s end to unfold its shimmering white, very fragrant flowers. I have enjoyed this annual ornamental ever since Methuselah was a kid. Last year, I kept an informal diary on my latest moonvine experience, just to see if I could give you enough of a... Read More
