We’ve reached the end of another year — a time that inspires reflection and remembrance. Take a look back at our most-read stories of 2024 to revisit your favorites and find out what you missed.
Cary Magazine
#1: Movers & Shakers
From a pilot to a Top Chef, public servants to doctors, and business owners aplenty, these 20 young professionals have left their mark on Wake County — and readers.
#2: Garden Adventurer: Cuban Oregano
Also going by French thyme, Indian borage, Mexican mint, Caribbean oregano, and Spanish thyme, Cuban oregano is a worldly edible and ornamental that inspired lots of garden planning.
#3: Small Business Spotlight: Golden Hex European Food Market
They offer “the vibrant flavors and traditions of over 60 countries,” which means lots of reasons to visit Golden Hex.
Sophie’s Grill & Bar boasts a diverse menu.
#4: Restaurant Profile: Sophie’s Grill & Bar
You don’t often see jumbo chicken wings and Hungarian goulash on the same bill of fare. Never mind baked Armenian figs and stuffed Bulgarian peppers. You’ll find it all at Sophie’s.
#5: Notable Teens
Patch Walters received a cystic fibrosis diagnosis at age 5 and now runs 50-mile races. Ava Grivalski and Harshil Garg save lives through blood drives and drowning prevention. Read about these driven teens and be inspired.
Wake Living
#1: The Hidden World of Raleigh Speakeasies
Who doesn’t love the mysterious vibe of a swanky bar behind a hidden door or at the bottom of a moody stairwell?
#2: The Rise of Live-Work-Play
New communities provide a way to live, work, dine, shop, and have fun without ever leaving the building or getting behind a wheel. Find out how much these three local mixed-use spots have to offer.
#3: Road Tripping for Success
A road trip pro with more than 50,000 miles of experience provides diverse tips, from what (and how) to pack to a pre-trip checklist.
#4: Staunton: The Gem of the Shenandoah
Called the Queen City of the Shenandoah Valley, Staunton offers history, heritage, remarkable restaurants, and amazing scenery.
Barren Ridge Vineyard in Staunton, Virginia
#5: Worth the Drive: The Hackney
This Washington, NC, restaurant and distillery delivers the pinnacle of dining experiences. It’s worth the drive — and the read.
Main & Broad
#1: Restaurant Spotlight: Dave’s Hot Chicken
The fastest growing fast-casual chain in America found a home in Holly Springs, beating out Raleigh, Durham, and Cary for the premiere Wake County location. Read why Dave’s lines stretched around the block for its first two weeks in business.
#2: Restaurant Spotlight: The Library Steakhouse
What’s better than the charming nostalgia of a community library? That, but with steak.
Find your favorite chapter at The Library.
#3: Community Holiday Cookbook
Moonlight Liquor Lounge in Fuquay-Varina
You tell us frequently that you love recipes. That explains how this collection rocketed to the most-read list in record time.
#4: FV vs. HS: Let’s Talk About It
Ah, community rivalry. Fuquay-Varina Memes brought the tea on Southern Wake’s dirty laundry.
#5: Vibrant Varina
Fuquay-Varina has two downtown districts — both thriving — and lots of small-town Southern charm.
