It’s understandable if you hear “Brown Bag Ministry” and you think “lunch.” The name says it all. Or does it? In the case of the Brown Bag Ministry co-founded by Mary Jo (Bukowski) Close, a... Read more
In her downtown Apex studio, artist Cathy Martin is surrounded by friendly faces, even when she’s alone. The faces are the portraits she has painted of victims of opioid overdose. She knows... Read more
What makes a good teacher? Is a good teacher defined by test scores and grades, or are they defined by the legacy they leave behind? Mr. Robert “Bobby” Pittard spent his life serving those a... Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, laughter is the best medicine. As it turns out, not only is laughter the best medicine, it is also a fantastic fundraiser. Just ask Apex High School Sophomore, Jo... Read more
For most of her life, Martha Mann knew she wanted to be a nurse. In 1947, her dream came true. After attending college in Red Springs for two years, Martha entered Nursing Training at Rex Ho... Read more
April is a month of rejuvenation—flowers and trees in bloom, sunshine and warmer breezes, and light moods as summer peeks around the corner. It seems fitting that April is also National Dona... Read more
A native of Apex, Randi played hockey growing up in the Triangle before heading off to Harvard University in 2006 to earn a degree in human evolutionary biology. She was a forward on the Har... Read more
There are certain instances when saying thank you just doesn’t seem like enough. November 11th is a day that has been set aside to show thanks to those who have served in the military. Vete... Read more
On May 22, 2017, the world was once again brought to its knees after an attack on the most innocent of victims. The bombing in Manchester, England took the lives of twenty-two innocent and d... Read more
There’s a reason why international organizations that fight hunger feature young children in their advertising campaigns. The sight of hungry little ones tugs at our sentiments and makes us... Read more
