It’s that time of year again. Fresh off the month-long recovery from the holiday season, we are plunged right back into another one. (C’mon, President’s Day is cool and all, but do you reall... Read more
Remember the days when raw excitement flowed through our veins? When it was difficult to sleep the night before as we wondered what we were going to get or who was giving us that special tre... Read more
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, especially in the Peak of Good Living! As you venture out to enjoy our town’s beloved Christmas events, you may be wondering how each got started... Read more
Most of us are familiar with how the masses celebrate Christmas. Fewer are familiar with other holidays and observances that are celebrated during this busy season that runs from November th... Read more
The tradition of bringing evergreen plants into our homes goes all the way back to ancient times, to the Vikings and early Egyptians. The winter solstice in the northern hemisphere is Decemb... Read more
People love a good ghost story, especially this time of year. But, this is a bit of an unconventional ghost story. You see, history, like ghosts, lingers in the air, in the soil, on the stre... Read more
Can you smell it? Cool and crisp, fall is in the air with the smell of wood smoke, loamy leaves, and, of course, pumpkin spice. The spice wafts through the air like pollen and it lures us in... Read more
“When the frost is on the punkin and the fodder’s in the shock.” ~James Whitcomb Riley The season of autumn is upon us and with that comes the harvest-time for produce such as apples, beets,... Read more
Gratitude is the most important reason to celebrate Thanksgiving, but, in fact, it is our primary food holiday. It’s a foodie’s dream! A day to be spent in blissful cooking nirvana with no e... Read more
Say goodbye to one of the hottest North Carolina summers on record and hello to cooler weather as Apex and nearby towns offer plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy this season. Now’s the tim... Read more
