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What’s Inside 24 Top 5 Things to Know About Divorce Attorney Cathy Hunt Gives Insight, Advice On What’s Most Important

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31 Making Patients Happy, Self-Confident Triangle Facial Plastic Surgery’s Dr. Adam Becker Focuses on Patients 43 Strength Changes Everything Staying Fit at Any Age With Just Two 20-minute Workouts a Week 46 HZO Unveils New Headquarters Growing Manufacturer Moving To New Morrisville/RTP Facility 48 Morrisville Welcomes Hurricanes The 919’s Hockey Team Moving To New Morrisville Practice Facility

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What Exactly Are Blue Zones?

They’re Clues to Living a Healthy, Happy, and Long Life in the 919

48 Morrisville’s 29th Annual Meeting RTP President & CEO Scott Levitan Guest Speaker at Chamber Event 61 Ready to Catch Some Fish?

Holly Springs’ Bass Lake Receives A Couple Thousand Brown Trout 68 $1.4 Million in Library Upgrades Apex’s Eva Perry Regional Library Closes to Complete Improvements

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A Passion for Veterans and Community Blended Rolesville Military Family Continues Serving By Helping Others

70 Annual Triangle Russian Festival Food, Music, Golden Gates Dancers, And Many Other Activities in Apex 78 How About a Winter Wine Tour?

Save on Yadkin Valley Wine Country Winter Beer and Wine Passport 72 New Food, Brewing Concept Heydey Brewing in Northeast Raleigh Teams with Wake Tech 74 Special Happenings in Wake Forest Gospel Concert, MLK Jr. Celebration And Mardi Gras Festival Launch 2020

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A Bombshell Hits Holly Springs After Beer Company Wins in Denver, Now It’s Time to Celebrate Six Years

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COMMUNITY NEWS and Information

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Microsoft Creating 500 Jobs in Morrisville

Group Moves Headquarters to Cary

HZO Unveils Morrisville Headquarters

Big Plans in Cary for MLK Jr. Day

Morrisville’s New ‘Canes Practice Venue

New Tenants at Fenton Development

Morrisville Chamber’s 29th Annual Meet

Q2 Solutions Planning New RTP Facility

BRIER CREEK/RDU Starting on Page 40

Executive Apartments Planned in BC

Showmars Now Open at The Corners

Registration Now Open for Youth Track

Parents Night Out at Pump It Up

Brier Creek Senior Club on Tuesdays

Teen Entrepreneur Training Sessions

Olive Garden Coming to Brier Creek

Table Tennis at Brier Creek Center

NORTH RALEIGH/LEESVILLE Starting on Page 34

Merz Moves Management to Raleigh

Popular Movie Nights at Anne Gordon

St. Francis Basketball Registration

Youth Outings on Teacher Workdays

Learn About Film and Acting Basics

North Hills Park Playground Upgrades

Plan Now to Attend Red Cross Ball

North Raleigh Lottery Ticket: $500K

APEX/HOLLY SPRINGS Starting on Page 58

Co-working Space Opens in Apex

Site Selectors Visit Holly Springs

Apex’s Limited Run Games Growing

Trout Released at Bass Lake in HS

$5 Million Scratch-off Winner in Apex

400-acre Development in Holly Springs

Holly Springs Chamber Annual Banquet

Great American Songs Event in HS

NORTH WAKE/WAKEFIELD/ROLESVILLE/WAKEFOREST Starting on Page 72 Big Martin Luther King Jr. Event

Norse Brewing Opens in Wake Forest

Adventure Day at Forest Ridge Park

New Principal at North Forest Pines

Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Fest

Kalas Falls Development in Rolesville

Education Celebration of Gospel Music

New Teen Entrepreneurs Initiative

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PUBLISHER’S INSIDE NOTE | 919 | 919

PUBLISHER Suzy Beth Sarver GRAPHIC DESIGN Bee Shining Media Marketing

Intentional in 2020

PRODUCTION Preston Reins Jenny Smith-McKinney

It’s hard to believe we are beginning a new decade (although some would have you believe we are not until January 1, 2021). I’m going with the theory that 2020 is indeed a fresh new decade – and filled with promise and optimism, renewal and big growth.

Years ago when I was going through a difficult time, a friend shared his perspective with me on New Year’s Day. He said “Suzy, your life is a book filled with chapters, some end and then a new one begins. Others are more than chapters – they are an entire new volume. You finish that volume and it goes up on the shelf so you can begin a new one”.

This is so very true.

As we usher in 2020, consider that this is your new decade and perhaps your new volume, filled with exciting experiences, people and places. What will 2020 bring? What will be your new mantra, your buzzword?

Over the past eight years you have read where I share my new buzzword each January. I’ve focused on words such as shine, believe, breathe, grow, etc. Well, this year’s word fell right into my lap in the most unexpected way – and it’s something I have already implemented. I’m leading my life this way, so naturally it made perfect sense. My 2020 buzzword is “Intentional”, and you will see more intentional words, actions and stories from me. I plan to work towards intentional giving and living.

That brings me right to our cover story in this issue, Living the Blue Zones. What is a blue zone? It’s those areas designated around the world where people are living with intention, living longer and more fulfilled, happy lives. Their focus is on health, daily exercise, social interactions, giving back, eating meals with a “plant slant” and much more. Find out how we in the 919 can live a blue zones beginning on Page 18.

We also have a feature on the Alstons, a local family living debt free in Rolesville.

They’re passionate about supporting their community and veterans, and you can find it on Page 26.

Also be sure to check out another family with a new free house! Read their heart-warming story about how this town and organization demonstrated the true essence of giving back, and in a big way! It begins on Page 64.

The issue you are reading is just the kick off for our next year of six issues in 2020! We are covering the communities and neighborhoods you know and love.

And free copies 919 Magazine can be found in Wake Forest, TPC Wakefield, North Raleigh, Leesville, Brier Creek, South Durham, RTP, Morrisville, Cary, Apex and Holly Springs.

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How to Live a Healthy, Happy Life in the 919

By G. CLEVELAND KILGORE 919 Magazine Writer

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2018 study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, ranked North Carolina 36th among the 50 states in terms of life expectancy at 77.9 years.’

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ow long should 919’ers expect to live on average? If you guessed about 78 years, you’re in the ballpark.

In North Carolina, Orange County has the highest life expectancy for males at 78.91 years, followed by Wake County at 78.81. Durham County ranks 14th at 76.68. Swain, Columbus and Robeson counties are at the bottom, with all three less than 71 years – illustrating the wide range of longevity in the state, according to the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluations.

bottom of the list – but far below Hawaii, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, New York, Massachusetts, Colorado, New Jersey, and Washington, all of which are above 80 years.

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And a 2018 study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, ranked North Carolina 36th among the 50 states in terms of life expectancy at 77.9 years. That’s significantly better than Mississippi, West Virginia and Alabama, all at the 919 Magazine

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About The Blue Zones

But is this how it must be? In the 919 in the 21st Century, isn’t a longer life-span possible?

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Interestingly enough, the answer is yes – at least according to research, statistics and other information about Blue Zones – a concept that grew out of demographic work originally outlined in the Journal of Experimental Gerontology that identified the region in the Italian island of Sardinia as having the highest concentration of male centenarians.

The term first appeared in a 2005 National Geographic magazine cover story, “The Secrets of a Long Life”.

The concept grew out of demographic work outlined in the Journal of Experimental Gerontology, identifying the region in Sardinia as having the highest concentration of male centenarians. n The Italian island of Sardinia n Okinawa, Japan n Costa Rica’s Nicoya Peninsula n L oma Linda, California (among Seventh-day Adventists) n The Greek island of Ikaria Residents of these places produce a high rate of centenarians, suffer a fraction of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the developed world, and enjoy more years of good health, according to the research.

Characteristics of Blue Zones n Family – put ahead of other concerns n Less smoking n Semi-vegetarianism

Then, in 2005, National Geographic magazine featured a cover story – “The Secrets of a Long Life”, written by Dan Buettner – which identified five areas in the world that had the highest concentration of male centenarins: Sardinia; Okinawa, Japan; Costa Rica’s Nicoya Penninsula; a cluster of Seventh-day Adventist in Loma Linda, CA; and the Greek island of Ikaria.

Residents in these places produce a high rate of centenarians, suffer a fraction of the diseases that commonly kill people in other parts of the developed world, and enjoy more years of good health, according to the research.

That’s right. Huge numbers of individuals living well into their 90s and beyond. And it comes down to some reality simple principles:

n Constant moderate physical activity n Social engagement

‘… Is this how it must be?

In the 919 in the 21st Century, isn’t a longer life-span possible?’

n Legumes (commonly consumed)

Lessons on Blue Zones Lifestyle n Moderate, regular physical activity n Life purpose n Stress reduction n Moderate caloric intake n Plant-based diet n Moderate alcohol intake, especially wine n Engagement in spirituality or religion n Engagement in family life n Engagement in social life SOURCE: The Blue Zones, by Dan Buettner

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919 Farmers Markets Among the first steps in attaining a Blue Zones lifestyle – and extending life – is the right diet, including fresh vegetables and fruits. This is a partial list of local Farmers Markets that make it easy and convenient to obtain farm-fresh produce.

State Farmers Market

1201 Agriculture St, Raleigh Mon-Sat, 5 am-6 pm Sun, 8 am-6 pm ncagr.gov

n Enjoy constant moderate daily physical activity.

Western Wake Farmers’ Market

n Don’t smoke. n Have a moderate caloric intake, with a semi-vegetarian diet.

260 Town Hall Blvd, Morrisville Sat, 8 am-12 pm (Apr-Nov) Sat, 9:30 am-12 pm (Dec-Mar) wwfm.ag

n Participate in social engagement.

Cary Downtown Farmers Market 135 W Chatham St, Cary Sat, 8 am-12 pm (Apr-Nov) Sat, 9 am-12 pm (Dec-Mar) caryfarmersmarket.com

n Avoid stress whenever possible. n Enjoy wine – but have a moderate alcohol intake.

Durham Farmers’ Market

n Engage in spirituality. n Have a robust family life. n And have a purpose.

The studies noted – and a number of follow-up reviews indicated

The Pavilion at Durham Central Park 501 Foster St, Durham Sat, 10 am-12 pm (Dec-Mar) Sat, 8 am-12 pm (Apr-Nov) Wed, 3-6 pm (Apr-Oct) Durhamfarmersmarket.com

Holly Springs Farmers Market

– it’s that simple, as complicated as it might seem to accomplish.

W Ballentine St, Holly Springs 1st & 3rd Sat, 9:30 am-12 pm (Nov-Apr) Sat, 8:30 am-12:30 pm (May-Oct) hollyspringsnc.us/319/Farmers-Market

Apex Farmers Market

220 N Salem St, Apex 2nd & 4th Sat, 9:30 am-12:30 pm (Dec-Mar) Sat, 8:30 am-12:30 pm (Apr-Oct) apexfarmersmarket.com

Wake Forest Farmers Market 235 S Taylor St, Wake Forest 10 am-12 pm, Sat (Nov-Mar) 8 am-12 pm, Sat (Apr-Oct) wakeforestmarket.org

South Durham Farmers Market For more information, visit bluezones.com, or bluezonesproject.com.

Note: Various studies indicate a number of variables in what exactly impacts longevity – and what impacts areas within the 919. For example, the Virginia Commonwealth University Center on Society and Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reported in 2015 that people born in Southeast Raleigh can expect to live 12 fewer years than those born near Raleigh-Durham International Airport -- a distance of only 18 miles.

The report indicated the difference was linked to factors such as opportunities for education and jobs, safe and affordable housing, availability of nutritious food and places for physical activity, clean air, and access to health care, childcare, and social services.

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Greenwood Commons Shopping Center 5410 NC Highway 55, Durham Sat, 9 am-12 pm, (Nov-Mar) Sat, 8 am-12 pm (Apr-Oct) Southdurhamfarmersmarket.org

Growers Market of Fuquay-Varina 102 N Main St, Fuquay-Varina 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Sat (Apr-Sep)

Midtown Farmers’ Market The Commons at North Hills 4150 Main St, Raleigh 8 am-12 pm, Sat (Apr-Sep) midtownfarmers.com

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Eating for Longevity Unlike traditional “lose weight” diets, eating for longevity is tasty and even invigorating.

Best-selling Author Dan Buettner’s book, The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100, focuses on specific research of the healthiest and happiest communities in the world – rather than quantity and calorie counting.

For Buettner, it’s all about taste and longevity – inspired by the tasty and nutritious foods from spots around the world that boast the highest percentage of centenarians.

Filled with 100 longevity recipes, the recipes are built on decades of research.

Each dish, according to Amazon.com, is both healthy and tasty, including: Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone; Costa Rican Hearts of Palm Ceviche; Cornmeal Waffles from Loma Linda, CA; and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes.

Each recipe uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. The recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes), all gleaned from countries as far away as Japan and as near as Blue Zones project cities in Texas.

Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes – according to the Amazone.com review – make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable – thereby improving health, extending life, and increasing happiness.

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UPFRONT | 919 A Blue Zones Recipe:

Sardina Longevity Soup

This is a bountiful dish that is eaten every day for lunch by the some of the world’s longest-lived families in Sardinia, Italy. It can be made with seasonal vegetables from the garden, but always includes beans and fregula, a toasted pebble-size semolina pasta that is popular in Sardina. It serves 8-10.

DIRECTIONS n Soak the fava beans, cranberry beans, and chickpeas in a large bowl of water for at least 8 hrs (or up to 16 hrs (overnight). Drain in a colander set in the sink.

Rinse well. arm 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large soup pot n W or Dutch oven set over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; cook, stirring often, until soft but not browned; about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 20 seconds. tir in the tomatoes, potatoes, fennel, parsley, and n S basil, as well as the drained beans and chickpeas. Add enough water (6 to 8 cups) so that everything is submerged by 1 in. aise the heat to high and bring to a full boil. Reduce n R the heat to low and simmer slowly, uncovered, until the beans are tender, adding more water as necessary if the mixture gets too thick, about 1 1 ⁄ 2 hrs.

INGREDIENTS 1 ⁄ 2 c dried peeled fava beans 1 ⁄ 2 c dried cranberry beans 1⁄3 c dried chickpeas 7 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 med yellow or white onion, chopped (@ 1 c) 2 med carrots, peeled and chopped (@ 2⁄3 c) 2 med celery stalks, chopped (@ 1 ⁄ 2 c) 2 tsp minced garlic 1 (28 oz) can, crushed tomatoes (@ 3 1 ⁄ 2 c) 3 med yellow potatoes, peeled and diced (@ 1 1 ⁄ 2 c) 1 1 ⁄ 2 c chopped fennel 1⁄4 c loosely packed fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves 2⁄3 c Sardinian fregula, Israeli couscous, or acini di pepe pasta 1 ⁄ 2 tsp salt 1 ⁄ 2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1⁄4 c finely grated pecorino Romano (about 2 ounces)

our 1 tbsp of olive oil into each serving bowl. Divide n P the soup among them and top each with 1 tablespoon of the grated cheese. n T ip: You can vary the beans in the minestrone: pinto beans make a good substitute for cranberry beans; great northern or cannellini beans, for the favas. n T ip: Use the stalks and fronds that come off a fennel bulb for the most intense flavor. No feathery fronds on the bulb? Add a teaspoon of fennel seeds to the aromatic vegetables you sauté to begin the dish. n T ip: Add other fresh vegetables from the garden or market, such as zucchini, cabbage, green beans, and cauliflower or broccoli florets. n T ip: Want a stronger tomato taste? Stir in a tablespoon or two of tomato paste. You get the idea!

Photo and recipe courtesy of bluezones.com

tir in the pasta, salt, and pepper. Add up to 2 cups n S water if the soup seems too dry. Continue simmering, uncovered, until the pasta is tender, about 10 min.

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TOP 5 THINGS T H I S D I VO R C E L AW Y E R WA N T S Y O U T O K N OW A B O U T D I VO R C E Special to 919 Magazine Marriage and divorce are both common occurrences. According to the American Psychological Association, healthy marriages are

could fast forward to the fallout that results to families, children, finances, and futures when there is a divorce, they might think

good for couples’ mental and physical health, and they are also

twice before opening that door.

good for the mental, physical, and social needs of children.

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However, divorce lurks in the back of the minds of even the

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happiest couples. Why? Although reported divorce statistics are imprecise at somewhere between 40-50 percent, everyone knows someone who has gotten a divorce.

If you want to protect your marriage, make it your first priority and not something you try to salvage after years of putting in less than your best effort. Divorce often occurs when spous-

As someone who has represented divorcing couples for almost

es take their marriage for granted. If you fail to nurture your

25 years, Cathy Hunt, Partner at the law firm of Gailor, Hunt,

relationship, it leaves it vulnerable to intrusion and potentially

Jenkins, Davis, and Taylor, shares her unique perspective on the

destruction. People falsely assume that their spouse will always

common causes, costs, and protections against divorce.

be there regardless of how they behave or treat them.

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There is often a martial loafing that occurs over time. If you want

Adultery is a common theme in divorce, and social media has

anything to thrive it requires diligence. A marriage is no excep-

opened a door for easy contact that has not always been available. Sometimes people fall prey to the attention and excitement they get when someone new shows interest.

Money and finances are also a common problem in marriages, especially when it causes an imbalance of power between the wage earner and a stay at home spouse – even if that arrangement was by agreement. When there is an imbalance of power,

tion. Purposely investing your time and attention in your marriage in a meaningful way is one of the best ways to protect your marriage. In addition, accept that that at some point all spouses will be faced with some type of temptation. Being aware of that fact and being on guard in advance makes it easier to avoid the Facebook friend request that you should not accept.

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either spouse is vulnerable to attention they might receive from

Given that the divorce rate for second marriages is higher than

someone who sees them in a different light. However, if they

the divorce rate for first marriages, the evidence supports the

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fact that the grass is not always greener on the other side. When the honeymoon ends, and everyday life resumes, one or both of the parties has been through the divorce ringer and has likely come out with half of their assets, a lot of debt or expense from the divorce, and often children that are navigating two houses and the aftermath of what once was their home. What previously seemed like an exciting new life may end up not looking so appealing when dealing with the aftermath of a divorce.

HOW ARE ASSET S D IVID ED In North Carolina, the presumption is that assets will be equally divided. All marital assets and debts will be valued, and the net of the two constitutes the value of the marital estate. Assets are distributed to each spouse such that the parties receive an equal amount. Sometimes that means that one spouse may have to equalize the distribution through a cash payment or transfer from a retirement or other financial account.

WH AT W ILL IT CO S T Costs in a divorce are all over the map and hard to predict. The more you fight, the more you will pay in legal fees. In all cases, there will be the same amount of money that will now be supporting two different households. If you agree that each of you will take 50 percent of the assets and you can agree how to divide them, your cost will be less.

If you can’t agree, and you have to pay lawyers to negotiate or litigate the distribution, it will cost more and maybe substantially more. The same is true regarding custodial schedules and whether one party needs financial support. At the end of the day, any agreement you reach on your own will be the devil you

If one or both of the parties owns a business, the business is an asset of the marital estate and will most likely need to be appraised to calculate the value. A business is usually distributed to the spouse that can most effectively run the business. If the business is one of the more valuable assets in the marital estate, the other spouse has to receive an equal value through other assets, such as a house and other financial accounts.

Retaining a divorce attorney who can settle a case is as important as hiring one who is an experienced litigator. Good experienced lawyers will try to negotiate a fair settlement and only engage in litigation as a last resort.

know. Courtrooms are very unpredictable, and you will have more

For more information, contact Cathy C. Hunt at Gailor, Hunt, Jenkins, Davis,

control over your outcome and your costs by making concessions

Taylor, and Gibbs PLLC at chunt@divorceistough.com or 919-832-8488.

and coming to an agreement that your lawyers can memorialize in a binding and enforceable agreement.

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A PA S S I O N F O R VETERANS AND THE COMMUNITY

A L S T O N FA M I LY P R O F I L E PAREN T S: Dan and Veronica Alston RESID EN C E: Heritage neighborhood (Rolesville) Y EARS AT RESID EN C E: 6 PAREN T S’ P ROFESSION S: (Dan) US Army, Retired, 131A Field Artillery Targeting Technician; (Veronica) North Carolina Army National Guard, Physician Assistant PAREN T S’ ED U CAT ION : (Dan) Bachelor of Science Business Management; (Veronica) Bachelor of Science Biology, Bachelor of Science Physicians Assistant Studies, Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies PAREN T S AG E: 41 PAREN T S HOMETOW N : (Dan) Enfield, NC, (Veronica) Kansas City, MO C HILD REN : Daniel Alston Jr (age 21); US Navy (stationed in Japan); Olivia Alston (age 6), 1st Grader at North Raleigh Christian Academy; Lauryn (age 2), Preschool at the Creek, Richland Creek Community Church IN T EREST S: Attending services at Raleigh North Christian Center, serving as Financial Education Leaders and Military Ministry Leaders; travel; playing board games (Monopoly is a favorite) and creating memories. Olivia is currently in modeling school with John Casablanca and wants to be a model and on TV; Lauryn, although she is 2, already wants to be called Dr. Lauryn.

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diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis while serving in the Army, and the Durham Veteran Affairs Hospital has been vital in keeping him as healthy as possible. And Veronica, a combat veteran who experienced lots of trauma as a Physicians Assistant on active duty in Iraq, knows the difficulties when dealing with unseen wounds. Together they try their best to mentor and coach other

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veterans in seeking out the numerous resources available.

The Alstons also have a passion for their community.

“Dan is originally from Enfield, NC, and after he was stationed at Fort Bragg, we decided to settle in the Raleigh area to be closer to family,” Veronica said. “It was the best decision we could have made to raise our family.”

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their community and helping others.

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“Giving is the most fun that you will ever have in life,” said Veronica Alston, a resident of Heritage with her husband, Dan, for six years. “Putting someone else’s needs above your own gives great satisfaction.”

In short, they love their Heritage neighborhood, where they reside with daughters — Olivia (age 6), and Lauryn (age 2). “Although

And the Alstons give a lot.

Rolesville is growing rapidly, we seem to keep the small communi-

For example, they have a passion for military families and

ty feel through neighborhood events,” Veronica said. “Oh, and by

veterans, which is easy to understand given they represent four

the way, we have the best neighbors!”

generations of military involvements.

Additionally, the Alstons enjoy helping others, in particular

Dan is U.S. Army Retired, having served 17 years as a 131A Field Artillery Targeting Technician, who finished his service at Fort Bragg, NC. Veronica currently serves in the North Carolina Army National Guard as a Physicians Assistant, after serving 11 years on active duty. Dan’s older son, Daniel now serves in the U.S. Navy. Dan’s mother served in the military early in her life, and Veronica’s father and grandfather served in the military as well.

“Military families know how to make it through tough times, have each other’s back — but we also have a high standard for each other,” Veronica explained.

supporting people who want to get out of debt.

“We strive to help people get out of debt and motivate them to leave a legacy for their future generations,” Veronica explained.

“Why? Families are broken up every day and a main reason couples divorce is due to money fights. We believe that a lot of problems in our communities are because the dynamics of the families have changed dramatically. We want to be an example of what a family should be like.”

To that end, the family has worked to pay off the mortgage on their own our house in February 2020. “Then we will be able to

Today, Dan is a certified Veterans Service Officer who volunteers

give like no one else,” Veronica said. “Not only do we work hard,

at the Knightdale Disabled American Veterans Office. He was

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were in the military stationed in South Korea – and were in the same church choir.

They married about a year later.

“Something most people do not know is that we really did not date,” Veronica confessed. “We knew it was meant to be and after going on two dates and then being separated (long distance relationship for four months due to changing duty stations), we got married.” But Veronica confessed she still requires Dan to “date her” to make up for the time they should have dated before getting married.

And that’s the attitude that appears to make this blended military family so successful – and keeps them involved in life and community.

“We served our country with pride and we are very grateful for all of our fellow military sisters and brothers for their service as well. Freedom isn’t free and we are thankful for everyone that answers the call and put their lives on the line,” Veronica said. “Now we get a chance to serve in our community to make it better than it has ever been.

We bring our experiences and our leadership into play.“

‘FREEDOM ISN’T FREE AND WE ARE THANKFUL FOR E V E R Y O N E T H AT A N S W E R S T H E CA L L A N D P U T T H E I R LIVES ON THE LINE.’ VERONICA ALSTON NORTH WAKE COUNTY VETERAN

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had a sensible approach to solving problems, and always demonstrated kindness toward others), it’s easy to understand what gives Dr. Becker the most satisfaction: “Making patients happy and improving their self-confidence!”

At Triangle Facial Plastic Surgery, Dr. Becker and his team provide a full range of surgical and non-surgical options for facial rejuvenation. “I am blessed to have an outstanding group of people who help me every day,” he stressed. “My practice manager Renée, in particular, is one of the hardest working, most selfless people I have ever known. She really is the heart and soul of the practice.”

Together, the team works with patients to develop a treatment plan, using the most cutting edge treatments that are best suited to their goals. “To do so, we take plenty of time to educate our patients so they can have realistic expectations,” Dr. Becker explained. “We are always as accommodating as possible and work to achieve the best outcome possible. We strive to treat every

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Me r z Ae st het ics in Nor th Raleigh Merz Aesthetics’ Bob Rhatigan

Rhatigan Leads Team Now Based on Six Forks

Merz, a global company in the field of aesthetics and neurotoxins based in North Raleigh, recently reorganized into three independently operating businesses: medical aesthetics, therapeutics and consumer care.

of the Merz Group. “Bob’s focus on customers, vision to expand our R&D efforts and drive to position Merz as the leading global medical aesthetics business, have materially strengthened who we are as a company and I warmly welcome Bob to this new role.”

Under this structure, Merz Aesthetics will be the largest dedicated medical aesthetics business globally. The reorganization was announced as Merz reported the completion of another year of strong business performance across all regions, exceeding fiscal year 2018-19 revenue targets.

Merz’s North Raleigh headquarters employs about 300 people and is located in a 60,000 square-foot facility on Six Forks Road.

In the new structure, Merz Aesthetics global management team is now based in Raleigh; and, as part of this reorganization, Bob Rhatigan is now global chief executive officer of Merz Aesthetics, assuming responsibility for all aspects of the global aesthetics business. Rhatigan previously served as CEO of Merz Americas.

“We are pleased to make this change from a position of strength as an organization and in support of our long-term sustainability strategy. This positions Merz Aesthetics as the world’s only global fully-focused, medical aesthetics business, committed first and foremost to customers,” said Philip Burchard, Chief Executive Officer

“I am honored to lead this exceptional organization of dedicated and talented people,” said Rhatigan. “Through the creation of a specialized global medical aesthetics business, we will become even more relentlessly focused on meeting the needs of our customers worldwide and helping to facilitate their success.”

For more information, visit merzusa.com.

‘I AM HONORED TO LEAD THIS EXCEPTIONAL O R G A N I Z AT I O N

Chesterbrook Academy in North Raleigh plans an Open House for prospective students in Grades 3-5 at 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan 25, at the school -- located at 10200 Strickland Road.

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Visit northraleigh.chesterbrookacademy for more information. Interested parents may also call 877-959-4181 to schedule a private tour.

The school’s personalized learning in a family-oriented atmosphere also provides every student in Grades 3-5 an iPad and maintains an average class size of 15.

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The evening includes dining, auction packages, dancing music by Diverse Groove, and more. Linda Craft of Linda Craft and Team Realtors is again serving as event chair.

Truly a “party with a purpose”, this 29th annual special event – which is black tie optional, but all are encouraged to “dress to impress” — raises funds to be used locally

by The Eastern North Carolina Region Chapter of the American Red Cross to alleviate human suffering by helping people affected by disasters, supporting military families, delivering life-saving blood, and teaching critical lifesaving skills.

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley is located at 4500 Marriott Drive in North Raleigh. For available sponsorship opportunities and ticket information, call the Red Cross at 919-2311602 or visit redcross.org/local/north-carolina/ eastern-north-carolina.html.

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NORTH RALEIGH | 919 ST. FRANCIS BASKETBALL REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Registration for the upcoming season of the St. Francis High School Basketball League ends on Jan. 15.

The purpose of this program — open to high school boys in Grades 9-12, is to help our youth develop new skills, increase their level of fitness, and learn the meaning of teamwork and the value of good sportsmanship within a Christian environment.

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Cost is $115 for parishioners and $140 non-parishioners. Tryouts are planned for Sunday, Jan. 26. Teams practice weekly, beginning week of Feb. 17, with games beginning Feb. 22. The season ends with a league tournament in mid-May.

While the 919 Magazine team was restocking the publications at the North Raleigh Whole Foods

To register, visit stfrancisraleigh.org/high-schoolbasketball-leagues-2.

location, they bumped into PGA Golf Champion

All games are at the Catholic Community of St. Francis Assisi, 11401 Leesville Road in North Raleigh. For more information, visit stfrancisraleigh.org.

Chesson Hadley doing a little holiday shopping with his wife and children.

The Hadley family resides in the North Raleigh.

Personalized learning in a nurturing community

Our preschool offers the perfect balance of learning and play. Our elementary school offers challenging academics and specialty classes.

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NORTH RALEIGH | 919 NORTH RALEIGH SHORT TAKES Celebrity Chef Kenny Gilbert expects to open Cut & Gather restaurant – featuring Southern cuisine -- in early 2020 at 13100 Falls of Neuse Road in North Raleigh.

Katherine Pendergraft is the new Assistant Principal at Sanderson High. She formerly was Intervention/Testing Coordinator at Green Hope High.

U.S. Postal Service worker Barbara Hanks-Davis bought a scratch-off ticket at Han-Dee Hugo on Leesville Road during a recent lunch break — and earned an opportunity to attend the North Carolina Education Lottery’s Big Spin.

The result? At December’s live event, she won the $500,000 top jackpot! After taxes, she took home a sweet $350,000.

Substitute teacher Melanie Sanchez is now Assistant Principal at Millbrook Magnet High.

Rosewater Kitchen and Bar is now open at 110 Park, next to Cowfish in North Hills.

Modeled after a European-style neighborhood bistro, Rosewater serves rotisserie and seafood, along with American wines, craft cocktails and local beer.

Leesville Road High football finished 2019 at 13-1, and a runner-up finish in the State of North Carolina. LRHS lost to Vance in the 4AA state championship finals, after going undefeated to win the CAP 7 Conference and the Eastern Carolina championship.

Tenants are expected to begin occupying the new Crabtree Terrace in North Raleigh in January. Located in Brookside Village at 4950 Creedmoor Road, the 173,468 sq. ft. office and retail project was developed by East West Partners and equity partner Northridge Capital LLC. Tenants include

Spaces (a coworking company) and Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille.

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loved one; 9-11:30 am; Catholic Community of St. Francis Assisi, 11401 Leesville Rd, Raleigh. Info: marshariely@ mac.com, stfrancisraleigh.org.

2/12, 2/15

“We Shall Not Die Now” film screening and discussion with Director and Composer Ashton Gleckman, in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, 1-4 pm; free for JCC members, $5 for general public; Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, 12804 Norwood Rd, Raleigh. Info: shalomraleigh.com.

1/23 Do Beavers Need Blankets?, 10:30-11:30 am; find out how and when wild animals in the forests, fields and ponds sleep (inspired by Stan Tekiela’s book by the same name; age 2-6; $2 fee; Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-996-2329, parks. raleighnc.gov.

1/23, 2/20 Frosty Flicks – Winter Film Series, 6:30-8:30 pm; each documentary screening includes a discussion; age 16-up; preregistration required; free; Durant Nature Preserve, 8305 Camp Durant Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-870-2871, parks.raleighnc.gov.

2/11 Good Grief, an 8-week program for individuals coping with the loss of a

Foxes and Coyotes (12:45 am-2:15 pm, 2/12; 10:30 am-12 pm, 2/15); explore the wonders of these animals with puppets, fur, skulls and stories – then go outside to look for tracks and dens – plus make a craft; age 3-5; advance registration required and adults must accompany children; $3 fee; Annie Louise Wilkerson Nature Preserve, 5229 Awls Haven Dr, Raleigh. Info: 919-9966764, parks.raleighnc.gov.

2/12 JCC Speaker Luncheon, featuring Mark Werner presenting “Fighting Back: Jewish Partisans in Nazi Occupied Poland – A Personal Chapter from the Holocaust”; 12:30-2:30 pm; $5 for JCC members, $10 for general community (includes lunch); Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, 12804 Norwood Rd, Raleigh. Info: shalomraleigh.com.

Jan/Feb Sertoma Arts Center gallery exhibits include: Raleigh Room, Patricia Sheets; Hall Gallery, Watercolor Society of North Carolina; Display Cases, Julie Rowe and Ann C. Boyd. The Arts Center is located at 1400 W Millbrook Rd in Raleigh. Info: 919-996-2329, parks.raleighnc.gov.

LRHS FOOTBALL Leesville Road High in North Raleigh was undefeated in its run to the 2019 4AA North Carolina State high school football finals, after securing the CAP 7 and Eastern Carolina Championship. In a spirited, competitive championship game, the Pride came up just short.

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Chesterbrook Offers Warm, Nurturing Environment By the Chesterbrook Academy Staff

“Chesterbrook Academy Preschool & Elementary School has been proud to serve students in North Raleigh since 1995.

Our teachers engage and challenge each student in a warm and nurturing learning community.

Links to Learning, our preschool curriculum for children ages three to five years, takes advantage of a child’s readiness to learn with activities that are fun, challenging and engaging. At each stage of the preschool journey, we introduce new concepts and skills to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond.

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In the elementary years, we provide a rigorous curriculum for the core subjects of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, foreign language and the arts that meets or exceeds state standards. Our curriculum was developed by our education department, which includes a team of highly skilled experts in curriculum design, instruction and assessment.

exploration opportunities on our six-acre wooded campus help students connect their academic knowledge to the real world and learn to collaborate with others.

Our teachers meet the needs of each student by enriching the curriculum to provide additional help or greater challenge. They seek opportunities to incorporate technology tools in all aspects of classroom interactions. Project-based learning, field trips and

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Students are exposed to new ideas, other cultures and develop confidence through qualified instruction in Spanish, art, music and physical education. We encourage our students to take the lead in developing community service projects to support local charities.

For more information on Chesterbrook Academy, call 877-959-4181 or visit northraleigh.chesterbrookacademy.com to schedule a tour.

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BRIER CREEK | 919 Registration Now Open For Youth Track Season

Executive Apartments Planned in Brier Creek

Registration is now open at the Brier Creek Community Center -- and other Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services center locations – for the upcoming Raleigh Rockets Track and Field Club season.

Raleigh-based Welcome Holdings plans to build a complex in Brier Creek that includes fully furnished executive apartments – designed for business travel and temporary housing for guests who need accommodations for 30 days or longer.

For youths age 7 to 12, the program introduces young athletes to this sport, which is rich in tradition and history and combines technical development and fundamental techniques with safety – but the major focus is on fun!

This will be Welcome Holdings second location for its hospitality brand Revisn, with the first already operating in downtown Raleigh. Revisn offers the convenience of a luxury apartment with the services of a boutique hotel.

Plans call for the 100-unit facility – plus 8,000 sq. ft. of event and co-working space – to be at 10400 Little Brier Creek Lane near Brier Creek Commons and Alexander Place in North Raleigh. Triangle Business Journal first reported that the complex will total more than 90,000 sq. ft. on three floors (plus basement).

No special equipment needed, and registration is only $25. Athletes will have weekly practice and participate in track meets and competitions. Practices begin March 2.

Brier Creek Community Center is located at 10810 Globe Road, adjacent to Brier Creek Elementary. Call 919-996-2340 for information.

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The Donovan’s Dish location in Brier Creek has closed. The operation’s catering business is continuing, along with a storefront market and tasting room in Apex, located at 800 West Williams Street, Suite 112.

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Angus Barn – located on Glenwood Avenue in North Raleigh, just south of Brier Creek – was ranked as the nation’s 15th largest independent restaurant (by revenue) recently in the U.S. by Restaurant Business magazine.

Brier Creek Commons shopping center directory now lists Olive Garden restaurant as a soon-to-be tenant, though no opening date is included. The Italian food chain already has locations in Raleigh (Capital Blvd.), Cary, Holly Springs and Wake Forest.

Showmars is now open at 4203 Corners Parkway, Suite 120, in The Corners at Brier Creek (off TW Alexander Boulevard).

Founded in 1982, Showmars serves breakfast, lunch and dinner – featuring Greek, Southern and American dishes. For information, visit showmars.com or call 984-888-0161.

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Parents Date Night Out, 6-10 pm; includes open jump time in our arenas, games, dinner, and a fun craft project to take home; ages 4-12; $25 per child ($20 per sibling); space limited and reservations required; Pump It Up, 10700 World Trade Blvd, Suite 112.

Info: pumpitupparty.com/Raleigh, 919-828-3344.

1/23-2/27 The Teen Entrepreneur, 5-6 pm (Thursdays); teens (12-17) explore creating a business plan and how to put in into action in an encouraging environment; $120 course fee; Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-420-2340, brier.creek@raleighnc.gov.

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2/7, 14, 21, 287 Parents Date Night Out, 6-10 pm; includes open jump time in our arenas, games, dinner, and a fun craft project to take home; ages 4-12; $25 per child ($20 per sibling); space limited and reservations required; Pump It Up, 10700 World Trade Blvd, Suite 112. Info: 919-828-3344, pumpitupparty.com/Raleigh.

2/12 Wake County Information Session – Foster Care and Adoption , 6-8 pm; learn about the need for foster and adoptive families; free; Earth Fare Brier Creek Community Room, 10341 Moncreiffe Rd, Raleigh (Brier Creek).

Info: 919-600-8757, dmoore@chsnc.org.

Jan/Feb: Brier Creek Senior Club, 10:15 am12:30 pm (Tuesdays); age 55-up; $5 fee; socializing, games, more; Brier Creek Community Center, 10810 Globe Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-4202340, brier.creek@raleighnc.gov.

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BRIER CREEK | 919 Triangle Restaurant Week Celebration is Jan. 20-26 Triangle Restaurant Week – scheduled for Jan. 20-26 – is a week-long celebration of culinary excellence designed to incorporate the premier Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and surrounding area restaurants.

During TRW, participating restaurants offer special three-course menu options and fixed pricing, a great opportunity for residents and visitors alike to indulge in the area’s finest cuisine! No reservations, tickets or passes required.

JINGLEBELL GOLF The 2019 Jinglebell Golf Invitational Extravaganza in December at Brier Creek Country Club raised more than $17,000 for charities, according to Brett Williams, Committee Chair for the annual invitational extravaganza. The champion team included Zoe and

Pricing for the event is $15 for a 3-course lunch, and $20, $25, $30 or $35 for a 3-course dinner.

Price is for each person and does not include beverages, tax or gratuity.

For more information, visit trirestaurantweek.com

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Strength Changes

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blood sugar, and increased energy, so they can live longer, healthier lives,” said Barb Blair, who owns the Cary/Morrisville

Strength changes everything.

outlet with her brother, John.

That’s the motto at The Exercise Coach, a fitness studio that helps men and women – particularly those in their 50s and 60s – get incredibly fit with just two 20 min. workouts a week.

“At TEC we actually help clients reverse muscle loss, which

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technique with new technology and developed the “time under

or challenges they may have to ensure they get the results they

tension” technique. Both the techniques and the innovative

want from their workouts.”

equipment are now a part of The Exercise Coach in Cary/

Simply put, Barb and John want clients to be stronger and to live longer.

Morrisville/RTP.

“We’re all about strength,” Barb explained. “It’s not about activity, or how many hours you spend working out; it’s about activation -- activating the muscles. After the age of 40, there’s a one-to-three loss of muscle mass every couple of years. This negatively impacts a person’s health in a number of ways.”

natural for Barb and John Blair.

At TEC, the emphasis is reversing muscle loss, which results in

together,” Barb explained. “As it happened, I had been a client at

improved metabolism, increased bone density, lower blood sugar, and increased energy – to ensure longer, healthier lives. And all TEC coaches have degrees in health sciences, and are certified as personal trainers – plus, they complete a robust certification

by The Exercise Coach.

The Exercise Coach in Atlanta for more than a year and had

Becoming involved with The Exercise Coach franchise was a “My brother has always been an entrepreneur – and his current business required a lot of travel and he was looking for an alternative opportunity – and my career at AT&T was winding down and we thought it would be great to open a new business

achieved amazing results from their 20-minute workouts! I was definitely a believer, so when I learned TEC was a franchise, I

“Our one-on-one, coach-led sessions include strength training on our proprietary Exerbotics equipment, along with cardio interval training – allowing us to deliver an effective, unique workout experience in just 20 minutes,” said Barb. “We also offer a nutritional plan, “The Metabolic Comeback”, to help clients lose weight and body fat as a part of their overall fitness program.”

The Exercise Coach is a franchise started by Brian Cygan in Chicago 20 years ago. Cygan discovered that shorter workouts using specific techniques were much more effective than spending hours in the gym doing a regular workout – eventually calling it the Smart 20 – working smarter for 20 minutes to get the best results possible. Some years later, he combined the

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MORRISVILLE | 919 brought the idea to my brother and we bought the Cary/Morrisville franchise.”

Barb said she loved the prospect of helping people her own age get the kind of results she had experienced, and John had a fitness background and had been using the “time under tension” process on traditional exercise equipment for years. “TEC is innovative, filled a real need in the fitness industry, and was affordable from a franchise standpoint — it was a perfect fit for us!” she said.

And John Blair is a true believer in the results that clients experience. “Our clients give such positive reports as, ‘No matter how tired I am after a long day at work, it’s easy to motivate

Exercise Coach since the beginning of May. I had pain in my knees and was concerned I might not be able to do the exercises. I thought my orthopedic surgeon might tell me to quit. But after almost three months, my knee pain has greatly subsided -and I didn’t even need my cortisone shot’,” John said.

The Blair siblings are very excited to be a part of the Cary/ Morrisville community. “We just want to welcome everyone and anyone who thinks they don’t have time for fitness to come into our studio to experience The Exercise Coach fitness program for themselves, with two free sessions, and no obligation,” Blair explained. “You absolutely don’t have to spend hours in a gym to get fit! We want to help as many people as possible live longer, healthier lives – and spend their extra time doing other activities

when you know the impact a short 20-minute workout can have.

they enjoy!”

I’ve gained back the strength and energy to do the activities I

The Exercise Coach is located at 4063 Davis Drive in Morrisville. For information, call 919-893-4545 or visit exercisecoach.com.

love like cycling and tennis,’ and ‘I’ve been coming to The

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BARB BLAIR PROFILE B U S I N E S S : The Exercise Coach Cary/Morrisville P O S I T I O N : Co-Owner (with brother, John) Y E A R S I N P O S I T I O N : Two P R O F E S S I O N A L B A C K G R O U N D : 30+ years in sales and marketing including 17 years as Strategic Account Manager at AT&T, 7 years as director of non-profit organization, Pets for Vets Georgia R E S I D E N C E : Cary P E T S : Daisy (dog) I N T E R E S T S : New experiences (in the 919), such as the Sunflower Festival, Koka Booth Amphiteatre, walking trails, local wineries, restaurants, Western Wake Farmers Market (Morrisville) 919 Magazine

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HZO Unveils New Head quart ers Growing Company Moving To Morrisville/RTP Facility ‘ I N N OVAT I O N

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customer demand for thin-film waterproof protection. Attendees were given the opportunity to tour the company’s 24,000 sq. ft.

At HZO recent open house at its new headquarters (left to right): Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley; Stephen Golf, HZO Chief Commercial Officer in North Carolina; Bill McCombe, HZO Chief Financial Officer; and John Hardin, Executive Director of the Office of Science, Technology & Innovation in the North Carolina Dept. of Commerce.

manufacturing facility – including the operational manufacturing space where waterproofing production comes to life, enabled by HZO’s waterproofing technology.

HZO’s relocation from Salt Lake City, UT, to North Carolina is the

HZO, a manufacturer protective nano coatings that safeguard electronics from the most demanding and corrosive liquid environments, recently unveiled its new headquarters in Morrisville to accommodate the company’s rapid global growth and need to access top technical talent in the region home to some of the

latest example of how the Research Triangle metropolitan region is attracting national attention due to its impressive growth driven by a diverse and vibrant business climate. HZO expects to bring over 500 jobs to the state over the next five years, including jobs in engineering, manufacturing, material sciences, and general

world’s leading high-tech companies.

business disciplines.

Located in Research Triangle Park in the Morrisville business

“Innovation is at the heart of our company,” said Stephen Gold,

district, the November opening of the new headquarters attracted government officials, plus university and business leaders – and was highlighted during an open house featuring remarks by Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley and John Hardin, Executive Director

Chief Commercial Officer at HZO. “We wanted to center ourselves in a community that affords us access to top talent, university partnerships, cutting-edge technology, and a great quality of life.”

For more information, visit hzo.com.

of the Office of Science, Technology & Innovation in the North Carolina Department of Commerce.

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Artists’ rendering of new Carolina Hurricanes practice facility

A new partnership between the National Hockey League’s

permanent area in the complex that will include locker rooms,

Carolina Hurricanes and the Wake Competition Center makes the

equipment space, coaches’ offices, medical training areas and

Morrisville sports complex the team’s official practice facility

workout facilities.

beginning with the 2020-21 season.

“We’ve been proud to work with the Hurricanes over the years,

“This is an enormous step forward for our organization, providing

with Raleigh Center Ice serving as the team’s official practice

our coaches and athletes with a state-of-the-art training facility in

facility,” said Ammons. “But we’ve also recognized the need for

the heart of the Triangle,” said Canes President and General Manager Don Waddell. “In addition, the Wake Competition Center will be an outstanding addition for the thriving youth and amateur hockey community in this market.”

upgraded facilities for the Hurricanes, and to enhance our ability to host youth and college hockey tournaments in the Triangle.

We’re excited about this partnership and the long-term future of hockey in North Carolina.”

The Wake Competition Center was designed by Raleigh developer Jeff Ammons as a multi-sport complex and academy near RaleighDurham International Airport which will feature facilities for ice hockey and skating, gymnastics, volleyball, soccer and athletic

Ammons spearheaded the $30 million Wake Competition Center — tucked away off Aviation Boulevard, and expected to include facilities for gymnastics, volleyball, soccer and athletic training.

training. The hockey facilities are housed in a 115,000 sq. ft.

The end product is expected to be a premier regional ice skating

building, with two NHL-sized sheets of ice and the ability to host

venue that includes a restaurant, a pro shop, skate rentals, party

1,700 spectators. The Hurricanes will occupy a 12,000 sq. ft.

rooms and more.

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Levitan will share news about Hub RTP, the new $1 billion urban

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport in Durham. the accomplishments of the Chamber, its members, and volunteers, this year’s event features a keynote from Scott Levitan, President and CEO of the Research Triangle Foundation of North

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Attendees will have an opportunity to connect with top business leaders and elected officials during the session. Award presentations for the Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year, James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year and the Ambassador

A gathering of top business and community leaders to celebrate

Carolina, stewards of Research Triangle Park.

center being built in the heart of the Park.

of the Year also are planned.

Tickets are $50 for members and $65 for non-members. For more information, call 919-463-7155 or visit morrisvillechamber.org.

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham Airport is located at 4700 Emperor Boulevard in Durham

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Microsoft Corp. will create 500 new jobs in Wake County, North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, the result of the company’s $47.5 million expansion plan of operations in Morrisville.

“Companies like Microsoft continue to expand in North Carolina because they see us as the right fit for technology success. Skilled, diverse workers and strong infrastructure mean businesses are confident that expanding in our state is a good business decision,” said Gov. Cooper.

In October, Microsoft announced an expansion in Charlotte that will create 430 jobs with a $23

Microsoft Creating 500 New Jobs in Morrisville

million investment.

“Microsoft is excited for the opportunities ahead in North Carolina,” said Reggie Isaac, U.S. Citizenship Lead for Economic Development, Microsoft. “We look forward to growing our workforce in Wake County, and expanding our ability to both drive innovation and serve employees, customers and partners in the community.”

The North Carolina Department of Commerce led the state’s support for the company’s decision.

“When tech giants choose North Carolina, they join a thriving technology hub with the largest research park in the nation,” said North Carolina Commerce Sec. Anthony M. Copeland. “This expansion affirms the value that Microsoft finds in our world-class research universities, innovative research and development network, and strong pipeline of tech talent.”

Although wages will vary depending on the position, the average for all new positions could reach up to $125,354. The current average annual wage in Wake County is $58,138.

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MORRISVILLE | 919 M O R R I SVI LLE S HORT TAKES Superior Gymnastics Academy is now under new ownership. Located in the Wake Competition Center at 110 Competition Center Drive, Suite 100 in Morrisville, Superior’s November grand opening included giveaways, open gym, food and more. For information, call 919-388-1632 or visit superiorgymnasticsacademy.com.

on “The Power of Your Personal Brand”.

Sponsors include Oracle and 919 Magazine. For information or tickets, call 919463-7155 or visit morrisvillechamber.org.

tric-kart track and entertainment facility in Morrisville near Chapel Hill Road and Airport Boulevard. Rush Hour Karting currently has a location in Garner.

Morrisville Police Department is accepting applications the for 2020 Citizens Police Academy through Friday, Jan. 17. Scheduled for May through June 2020, the Academy is designed to help residents and employees of the Town of Morrisville better understand how the police work in their community. To learn more about the Academy, email Sgt. Jason Miller at MorrisvilleCPA@townofmorrisville.org or visit townofmorrisville.org.

Matthews-based OHM Hotels Management Inc. plans to construct the Element

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Rush Hour Karting hopes to put an elec-

by Westin Raleigh Durham Airport, a 105-room extended-stay hotel featuring 64,425 sq. ft. of space across. The four-story project is situated on 2.2 acres at 804 Airport Blvd. in Morrisville.

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s next KNOW Luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, at Brier Creek Country Club, 9400 Club Hill Drive in North Raleigh – featuring a panel discussion

1/23 Coffee & Connections 7:30-8:30 am; free for members; Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, 260 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville.

Info: 919-463-7155, morrisvillechamber.org.

1/30 Morrisville House Delegation Community Forum 6-7:30 pm; featuring North Carolina U.S. House of Representatives members Gale Adcock, Cynthia Ball and Joe John; Morrisville Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Dr, Morrisville. Info: townofmorrisville.org.

2/4 Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s 29th Annual Meeting 11:30 am-1:30 pm; tickets $50 for members, $65 for non-members; Sheraton Imperial Hotel RaleighDurham Airport, 4700 Emperor Boulevard in Durham. Info: 919-4637155, morrisvillechamber.org

2/18 Morrisville Chamber’s Sharpen Your Skills Workshop 7:30-10 am; free for members, $15 for non-members; Lenovo, 1009 Think Place, Bldg 1, Morrisville. Info: 919463-7155, morrisvillechamber.org.

HOLIDAY RECEPTION 919 Vicky represents 919 Magazine at the annual Morrisville Chamber of Commerce Holiday Reception in December, with Morrisville Chamber President Sarah Gaskill and Morrisville Mayor TJ Cawley.

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Q2 Solutions Planning New Facility at RTP Q2 Solutions, a clinical trial laboratory services organization, plans a new facility in the 919 to help develop the next generation of precision medicines.

NC enhances their ability to provide innovative genomics testing in North America, as well as further enable harmonized genomic testing in Q2 Solutions clinical trials globally.

“Because of our strong biotechnology talent, North Carolina has become a hub for contract research organizations of all sizes,” said North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper about the $73 million planned investment in two phases over seven years.. “In the fight against disease, innovative research companies like Q2 Solutions get the data to make life-changing drugs available to people who need it faster and safer, and we are proud of our state’s role to help them do that work.”

“We are thrilled to partner with the state of North Carolina on this exciting job creation project. The market for genomic testing in clinical trials has expanded rapidly over the past 5 years and, with the increased information provided to clinical development programs from genomic data, we are expanding our capacity and offerings in North Carolina,” said Brian O’Dwyer, CEO Q2 Solutions. “To complement the expansion in genomics, we are also creating a dedicated Translational Science and Innovation Laboratory which will provide flexible, rapid and tailored assay development and testing laboratories for our customers who are increasingly seeking to utilize novel translational biomarkers across development programs. This new facility will provide a state-of-art solution to the industry with multiple laboratory disciplines under one roof for biomarker development and delivery.”

Q2 Solutions, a joint venture of IQVIA (formerly Quintiles) and Quest Diagnostics, offers end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help its customers improve human health. The expansion of the Q2 Solutions Genomics Center of Excellence in

R T P SHORT TAKES The North Carolina Biotechnology Center celebrated 35 years helping promote North Carolina as a biotechnology hub with a special anniversary celebration and open house at its Research Triangle Park facility in November. The Center is a state-funded, private, non-profit company that acts as a catalyst to grow the state’s life sciences industry.

Cenduit, a provider in eClinical solutions, moved its U.S. headquarters from Durham to The Frontier in Research Triangle Park.

The firm has more than 600 employees.

Vestaron Corp. is moving its headquarters from Michigan to The Frontier in Research Triangle Park.

Rho, a full service contract research organization in Research Triangle Park, was awarded a new federal contract from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research worth more than $5 million through 2020 – with four annual options worth up to more than $22 million.

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ChannelAdvisor Executive Chairman Scot Wingo resigned recently, but will remain on the Board of Directors.

Jacob Jacobson, PhD, is the new Chief Scientifc Officer at Evecxia Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases.

SupplyPoint, which designs and markets intelligent inventory solutions, celebrated 20 years of business in the Americas on Dec. 2, 2019, is relocating to a new 63,000 sq. ft. facility in Research Triangle Park. Visit supplypoint.com for more information.

Research Triangle Park’s KNOW Bio, LLC, a developer of nitric oxide-based medical technology and related biotechnology, recently acquired Clinical Sensors Inc., to develop the company’s technology in the field of diabetes management. Immediately after the acquisition, Clinical Sensors was renamed Diabetic Health, Inc. James Paskavitz, MD, is the new Vice President of Research and Development for Aruna Bio Inc., which develops neural exosomes for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. www.919Magazine.com

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1/16 2020RTP180 -- WELLNESS 5-7:30 pm; free, but registration requested; experts provide different takes on wellness, featuring Shahnaz Khawaja (Assistant Director for Resilience and Recovery Strategies at UNC Chapel Hill), Stephanie Terry and Felisa Brown (Owner & Senior Director of Medicine Mama’s Farmacy), Mary Williams-Stover (Executive Director, NC Council for Women & Youth Involvement), and Leigh Fultz (Director Human Resources, EHS, Training Fujifilm Diosynth); Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Dr. Info: rtp.org.

1/23 2020 Frontier RTP Chili Cook-Off 4:30-6 pm; free, at Happy Hour; sign up to compete, or show up for the tastings; Frontier RTP, 800 Park Offices Dr. Info: rtp.org.

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National Entrepreneurship Group Moves Headquarters To Wake Tech’s Western Wake Campus in Cary Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D., NACCE President and CEO, with Wake Tech President Scott Ralls, Ph.D.

Wake Technical Community College’s Western Wake Campus in

summits. NACCE will retain a satellite office in Springfield, MA,

Cary is the new corporate headquarters for the National Associa-

where the organization was founded at Springfield Technical

tion for Community College Entrepreneurship – the nation’s

Community College in 2002.

leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship

“We selected the Triangle area and North Carolina for our new

through community colleges.

corporate headquarters because of its robust entrepreneurial

The new North Carolina headquarters will formally open in

ecosystems and the growing number of community college and

February 2020 during National Entrepreneurship Week. The

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) members

headquarters will house NACCE’s leadership team and new hires,

NACCE has in the state,” said Rebecca Corbin, Ed.D., NACCE

and will feature a training location for national and regional

President and CEO. “We look forward to serving NACCE’s growing network of 330-plus colleges and universities by collaborating

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CARY | 919 with a host of industry, foundation, and association partners throughout North Carolina.

From 2017 to 2019, NACCE re-granted over $2.5 million to

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neurship and innovation, Wake Tech is North Carolina’s largest community college; it has six campuses, two career academies, two educational centers, several community-learning sites, and the BioNetwork.

Wake Tech Western Wake Campus is located at 3434 Kildaire Farm Road in Cary. For more information on NACCE, visit nacce.com.

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Cary’s MLK Events, Activities Planned January 18-20 featuring guest speaker, Rev. Albert Starr of Chicago, and the NC State Uninhibited Praise Gospel Choir; sponsored by the Cary Area Ministerial Alliance, Congregation Beth Shalom, and the Islamic Association/Cary Mosque.

Each year, the Town of Cary recognizes and celebrates the life, work, and vision of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Listed below are the various events scheduled for 2019, all of which are free (unless noted) and open to the public.

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Tellebration: Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.; free; Page-Walker Arts & History Center, 119 Ambassador Loop, Cary: Tellebration brings together two exceptional African-American storytellers, Willa Brigham and Linda Gorman. Adults and children will enjoy a morning learning about Dr. King and his teachings through the art of storytelling.

Mike Wiley presents Breach of Peace, Saturday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., tickets required; Cary Arts Center, 122 East Chatham St., Cary: Based on true accounts of surviving participants of the Freedom Rides as well as many other individuals involved in the early struggle for African-American equality, this solo play is a living monument to those remarkable young men and women of various races, religions, and backgrounds who rose to face the dangers of fighting for just and equal treatment for all.

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The Virtual MLK Experience, Sunday, Jan. 19, 12:303:30 p.m., free; Christ the King Lutheran Church, 600 Walnut St.: Experience a digital recreation of Martin Luther King’s “Fill Up the Jails” speech given on Feb. 16, 1960, at Durham’s White Rock Baptist Church – including a collective sound experience, digital simulation, virtual reality presentations and historical displays. Sponsored by the NC State MLK Project and Christ Lutheran Church.

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DAR HE: The Lynching of Emmett Till, Sunday, Jan. 19, 3-5 p.m., free; The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham St. Cary: A true dramatization of the historic interviews and events surrounding the murder that became pivotal in inspiring a generation to commit to social change in the 1950s. The film was adapted from the acclaimed one-man play written and performed by Mike Wiley and will feature a talk-back with the actor following the film.

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Service & The Dream: MLK Day of Service, Monday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; free: Good Hope Farm, 1580 Morrisville Carpenter Road: A celebration of Dr. King and his commitment to service during the Martin Luther King Day of Service event. Together, the attendees will prepare an urban agriculture project, Good Hope Farm, for spring planting. The farm partners the Town of Cary with local nonprofits to support startup farmers and connect Cary to local food. This event consists of two volunteer shifts from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Registration is required.

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Canned Food Drive: To honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and in partnership with Good Hope Farm, Town of Cary is focusing on food security this year during Dreamfest. A household that faces hunger cannot freely contribute their gifts and talents back into our community, so participants at tje MLK Dreamfest event are asked to help fight hunger by donating one non-perishable healthy food item per person. All collected food will be donated to Dorcas Ministries, to provide emergency assistance to those in need. Donation sites include Cary Arts Center, The Cary, Page-Walker Arts & History Center, and Good Hope Farm.

Applause! Cary Youth Theatre presents Amazing Grace, A Staged Reading; Saturday, Jan. 18, 2 p.m., free; The Cary Theater, 122 East Chatham St. Cary: In Grace’s imagination, she can be anything she wants to be. When Grace is told she can’t be Peter Pan in the school play because she’s a girl and because she is black, Grace proves she can do anything she sets her mind to in real life, too. Written by Shay Youngblood; adapted from the book by Mary Hoffman.

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For more information on any of the MLK DreamFest events and activities, contact Robbie Stone, Town of Cary Arts Program and Operations Coordinator at 919-460-4969 or robbie.stone@townofcary.org.

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New Tenants Join C a ry Fen to n Deve lop m e nt FENTON – Cary’s new $850 million office and retail development at I-40 and Cary Towne Center Drive -- has secured several new tenants, adding to its growing mix of shops and restaurants.

Hines, Columbia Development and USAA Real Estate announced Sephora, Free People and Bailey’s Fine Jewelry, along with the recently announced CMX CinéBistro, will join the project, which is set to open in fall 2021.

Fenton is one of the largest retail-driven projects currently under way in the U.S., bringing nearly 345,000 sq. ft. of curated retail space to North Carolina.

Anchored by Wegmans, Fenton will be Cary’s first vertically integrated, mixed-use destination. With site work under way and vertical construction set to begin next summer, the first phase will also include 170,000 sq. ft. of office space, 350 multifamily residences and a 175-key boutique hotel.

“With its unique design and quality of retailers that have committed, Fenton is unlike any new mixed-use development underway,” said Kenton McKeehan, Senior Managing Director for Hines Retail. “We are prioritizing the street-level experience and curating the right retail mix that features the best in apparel, entertainment and chef

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talent. We see Fenton’s retail component as an energy driver that sets the stage for the entire mixed-use community.”

In addition to the growing retail mix, the project will introduce an urban, pedestrian-focused experience to the suburban community.

Its highly walkable master plan features artful paseos, active restaurant patios, varied storefronts, gathering areas programmed with events and landscapes and hardscapes that contribute to the street-level energy. Nelson Wakefield Beasley, the architecture firm known for immersive, mixed-use projects such as Avalon and Atlantic Station in metro Atlanta, is the design firm of record.

“Our vision for Fenton is to cultivate a memorable, walkable and welcoming community that sets a new standard in the industry,” said Dotan Zuckerman, Director of Leasing at Columbia Development.

“We’ve been very thoughtful about how we integrate each component at Fenton, paying close attention to how the world-class retail and restaurant offerings complement the office and residential components.”

The leasing team previously announced an impressive roster of chef-driven restaurants, including chef Ford Fry’s Tex-Mex restaurant Superica, Triangle chef Scott Crawford’s steakhouse concept Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, and chef Steve Palmer’s Italian restaurant Colletta.

For more information, visit fentonnc.com.

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CARY | 919 C A R Y SHORT TAKES Cary’s Jennifer Chang of the University of Southern California was named 2019 Women’s Amateur Golf Player of the Year by amateurgolf.com. She intends to turn pro, after erning her LPGA Tour card. Chang was selected to the 2019 WGCA All-American team, and was named to the All-Pac-12 first team for the second straight year, in addition to being a finalist for the Annika Award and WGCA Player of the Year award.

Cary’s new $10.7 million library is now open.

The Cary Regional Library is 23,450 sq. ft. and located at 315 Kildaire Farm Road – and features 90,000 books and 32 public computers.

North Carolina Courage won the 2019 National Woman’s Soccer League title in October. Tickets for the 2020 season at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary go own sale soon at nccourage.com.

Lidl Grocery is now open at 1105 N. Harrison Ave. in Cary.

WCPPS retiree Salinder Broady is now Interim

Katie Drye, principal planner with the Town of Cary Planning and Development Services Department, was named the 2019 Town of Cary Employee of the Year. The announcement was made at the Celebrate the Best Bash, the annual employee recognition reception in December at Herbert C. Young Community Center.

The Cary Theater is screening “I Am MLK Jr.”, a documentary that celebrates the life and explores the character of Martin Luther King Jr. Showings are at various times on Jan. 17-19. Visit thecarytheater.com or call 919-462-2055 for information.

1/22 Cary Chamber of Commerce Breakfast with the Mayor, 7:30-9 am; recap of 2019

happenings in Cary – and what’s ahead in 2020; $10 for Chamber members ($20 for non-members); Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy. Sponsors include Atlantic Tire & Service, Zaytroun & Associates, TowneBank, Highwoods Properties, First Bank, and Duke Energy. Info: carychamber.com.

2/20 Cary Chamber of Commerce Business of Women Luncheon, 12-1:15 pm; featuring

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Paula Alexander, Director of Sustainable Business & Innovation at Burt’s Bees; $25 for Chamber members ($45 non-members); Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Info: carychamber.com.

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A new Indian restaurant, Nukkad, is open in Cary at 1710 High House Road in Cary.

Several events are planned in Cary, related to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday weekend. See specific information in the Cary Community section.

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Cary Chamber of Commerce Car Raffle & Auction, 5-8 pm; hundreds of items to bid on,

plus the chance to win a new car; admission, $15 (or free with free with a donated auction item or purchase of a car raffle ticket ($100); Prestonwood Country Club, 300 Prestonwood Pkwy, Cary. Info: carychamber.com.

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Mo o g f es t C anc e ls A pril 2020 Event in D urh a m MOOGFEST 2020 – scheduled for its fifth year in downtown

Kraftwerk, Suzanne Ciani, Keith Emerson, Brian Eno, and Giorgio

Durham in April – is cancelled for “logistical reasons.”

Moroder are among the festival’s past performers.

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musicians who helped shape electronic music as we hear it

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of Bob Moog and the Moogfest community,” the statement said.

creative community,” said a

Ticket holders who pre-purchased access for Moogfest 2020,

written statement from Moog Music. “This intermission will be used to focus on the future of Moogfest and to investigate new ways of exploring the future of music, art, and technology.”

were asked to email Moog Music at moogfest@moogmusic.com for information on obtaining a refund.

The festival, which honors Moog synthesizer inventor Robert

The multi-day interactive teach conference and music festival

“Bob” Moog, has been in North Carolina since 2010, moving

started in 2004, and attracted both musical pioneers and futurist

from New York where it first took place in 2004, to Asheville,

thinkers as keynote guests in the science and art fields. Renowned

where it expanded into a multi-day affair, according to Rolling

electronic musicians such as Devo, Laurie Anderson, Gary Numan,

Stone magazine. In 2016, the festival moved to Durham.

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Duke University graduate and Board Trustee William Kaelin is the winner of the

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Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine, for his discoveries of how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.

21st annual Nevermore Film Festival is Feb. 28-March 1 at the Carolina Theatre in downtown Durham. Created in 1999, the juried competition festival juried competition features new genres and short films from around the world. Carolina Theatre is located at 309 West Morgan Street. For schedule and ticket information, visit carolinatheatre.org or call 919-560-3030.

The 8th annual Bull City Beer & Wine Experience is Sunday, Feb. 23, at the Durham Performing Arts Center in downtown Durham – pairing local restaurants with breweries from across the U.S. The event offers unlimited food and beer samplings, spread throughout all three DPAC floors, plus an On Stage Experience for more food, drink and music. The event will raise funds for the Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association and Band Together. More than 30 chefs will showcase their menus. All ticket holders will receive a souvenir glass.

For ticket information and more details, visit bullcityexperience.com.

Macondo Latin Cuisine – a new restaurant from Gonza Tacos y Tequila – plans to open in late 2020 atop the Durham.ID building.

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Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana, an authentic tablao experience; Fri (8 pm), Sat (2 pm, 8 pm); tickets, $15-$35; Motorco Music Hall, 723 Rigsbee Ave, Durham. Info: flamenco-vivo.org.

1/26 Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, 7 pm; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: dpacnc.com, 919-680-2787.

1/31 The Second City “Laughing for All The Wrong Reasons”, 8 pm; $35; Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St., Durham. Info: carolinatheatre.org, or 919-560-3030.

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2/9 Tony Bennett, with Antonia Bennett, 7:30 pm; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: dpacnc.com, 919-680-2787.

2/12 The Doors – Break On Thru, A Celebration of Ray Manzarek, 7 pm and 9 pm; $12.50; a hybrid concert and documentary; Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St., Durham. Info: carolinatheatre.org, or 919-560-3030.

2/14 Arlo Guthrie – 20/20 Tour, with special guest Folk Uke, 8 pm; $39.50-$75; Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St., Durham. Info: carolinatheatre.org, or 919-560-3030.

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Rent, 20th Anniversary Tour; various times, ticket prices; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: dpacnc.com, 919-680-2787.

2/7 Durham Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 11:30 am-1:30 pm (networking begins at 10:30); Sheraton Imperial Hotel at RTP, 4700 Emperor Blvd, Durham.

Tickets, info: durhamchamber.org. www.919Magazine.com

Les Ballets Trockaero de Monte Carlo,|8 pm; $35-$60 ($10 for Duke University students; Carolina Theatre, 309 W Morgan St., Durham. Info: 919-560-3030 or carolinatheatre.org,

2/25-3/1 Summer, The Donna Summer Musical; various times, ticket prices; Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St, Durham. Info: dpacnc.com, 919-6802787.

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HOW ABOUT AN ALL-DAY PARTY? Bombshell Beer Co. Celebrates 6 Years In Holly Springs With Michelle Miniutti, Co-Owner and VP Sales Bombshell Beer Company

BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY IN HOLLY SPRINGS RECENTLY RECEIVED A BRONZE MEDAL FOR ITS B O U R B O N B A R R E L -AGE D L A DY IN RE D AT T H E A NNUA L GR E AT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL IN OCTOBER IN DENVER.

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Holly Springs’ Bombshell Beer Company is the only 919-area brewer that won a prize at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival in Denver – and is one of the few 100 percent women-owned microbreweries in the U.S. Co-Owner and Vice President of Sales Michelle Miniutti discusses the local brewery, it’s history and it’s future.

HOW DID BOMBSHELL BEER COMPANY START? Bombshell was founded in September 2012 by Michelle Miniutti, Jackie Hudspeth and Ellen Joyner. Michelle and Ellen were business colleagues and played golf together. On days when weather was not conducive to golf, we often visited breweries or craft-centric beer bars.In Januara 2011, after a day visiting local breweries, I proposed to Ellen that we start their own micro-brewery. It seemed logical.

Ellen actually had been a home brewer for more than 10 years; we both had strong business management backgrounds and entrepreneurial spirits.

Additionally, there were very few women in the craft brewing industry and we wanted to change that. So, we formed a plan and then asked Jackie, who was also a friend, to join their venture. The word Bombshell has several meanings, including that which is shocking or amazing. That definition is what sold us on the name. In 2011, we decided to found the company; there were only three one-hundredpercent-women-owned microbreweries in the U.S. That was a shocking and disappointing statistic; we wanted to change that, and we also wanted to say “Hey, isn’t it amazing that three women are starting a microbrewery!”

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WH AT M ADE B OMB S H E L L S O S U CCE S S F U L ?

Success didn’t come overnight; this is Bombshell’s sixth year and best ever. There were some rocky roads to the path of success, but hard work and perseverance paid off.All three owners have worked in the business daily since opening in 2013. I manage sales and marketing, along with long-term capital structure funding. Ellen manages production operations and accounting, and Jackie manages delivery. Getting the right employees on the team is what helped us truly grow the business: First with Tap Room Manager, Chris Arrelanes; and then Head Brewer Devin Singley, who joined the team in 2016. Now Bombshell has more than 18 employees, including nine full-time employees, plus three owners, and self-distributes to more than 14 counties in central North Carolina. In October, Bombshell won a bronze medal at the premier beer contest in the U.S., The Great American Beer Festival for our Bourbon Barrel-aged Lady in Red Amber Ale. We were the only Triangle area brewery to score a medal and only one of 11 NC breweries in the pool of 2,300 submitting breweries and 9,500-plus beers.

WHAT SETS BOMBSHELL APART FROM OTHER BREWERS? Bombshell has always strived to have a number of easy-drinking and approachable beers in our portfolio. We’ve always tried to have a beer that someone new to craft beer could enjoy. We are deeply rooted in the community of Holly Springs; all three owners live in Sunset Ridge – a large community of homes in Holly Springs – and we have a passion for giving back through many charitable events at the brewery, where we give upwards of 15 percent of sales. Bombshell is also proudly known as North Carolina’s first 100 percent women-owned microbrewery!

W HAT ’S IT LIK E TO VISIT T HE HOLLY S PR INGS BREW ERY? Our Tap Room is family-friendly and pet-friendly. Holly Springs is a community built around families, so well-behaved families are welcome. However, we do encourage adults only after 8 p.m.

Normally, we have 10-14 different Bombshell beers on tap for our customers. We also carry wine and cider and non-alcoholic beverages. We sell beer to-go in growlers, and also in cans. Kegs can abe purchased through the Tap Room. If you are having a party, a keg can be a great addition to your fun because everyone likes to party with a Bombshell! On Tuesday evenings, we host theme trivia; on select Wednesdays, there’s Music Bingo; and we partner with Pace Yourself Run Club for a fun run at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays; on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month are community fundraisers; and Saturday night features live music from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Food trucks offer dining options and customers are always welcome to bring in their own food or have it delivered to the Tap Room. Check our events calendar for all our special events and activities, food trucks and live music line-up.

WHAT SPECIAL EVENTS ARE PLANNED IN 2020?

Bombshell will celebrate our 6th Anniversary with an all-day party on Saturday, Jan. 25, with some fun activities for the kids during the day. In March, our St. Patrick’s Day Party features color-changing cups (instead of green beer, which is a big no-no in craft beer!). We are also well known for our epic Easter Egg Hunt features more than 3,000 eggs -- and includes a special adults-only hunt, which is a blast! Later in the year, the Oktoberfest is always a great time.

OW N ERS: Jackie Hudspeth, Michelle MIniutti, Elen Joyner YEAR START ED : Founded in 2012; operations began Nov. 2013 BREWERY HOURS: Mon-Thu, 4-10 pm; Fri, 3-11 pm; Sat, 12 pm-12 am; Sun 12:30-7:30 pm U P COMIN G EVEN T S: 6th Year Anniversary Party (Jan 25); Chocolate Pairing for Valentines & Fat Tuesday Party (Feb 25) P HON E: 919-610-8254 W EBSIT E: bombshellbeer.com 919 Magazine

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Site Selectors Visit Holly Springs to Study Options Late in 2019, site selectors representing some of the nation’s top life science companies chose Holly Springs as their only landing stop in the Triangle area.

The group was looking for the best locations in North Carolina for their clients to expand their businesses. According to a Town of Holly Springs release, the site selectors met with the Holly Springs Economic Development team to learn more about available properties in town.

“Because of all our hard work and foresight, Holly Springs has some of the most attractive land in Wake County set aside for business development,” said Irena Krstanovic, Holly Springs Director of Economic Development. “The success of Seqirus in Holly Springs shows that we have a proven track record with life science companies and we are always looking to add major employers to our business park.”

America’s Sweethearts take the stage in Holly Springs in February, featuring their fresh and vibrant show.

With selections from the Great American Songbook, classic Broadway, pop tunes from the 1950s, and jazz, America’s Sweethearts charm audiences of all ages while navigating their way through a variety of trios, duets, and solo features.

The site selectors were in North Carolina as part of the 35th anniversary of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. Started in 1984, the Biotech Center formed as a catalyst to grow North Carolina’s life science strengths. Today, more than 700 life science companies call North Carolina home.

These New York City-based performers celebrate history through their crystal-clear harmony and colorful costumes, 7:30 pm. on Friday, Feb. 21, at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, located at 300 W. Ballentine St. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors, and $15 for students.

For information, call 919-567-4000 or visit hollyspringsnc.us.

HS Chamber’s Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 31 Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner is at 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, at the Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary.

At the special event, Chamber members and guests celebrate the 2019 accomplishments – including the presentations of various annual awards, and recognize outgoing and incoming board members.

Board Chair Justin Sellers will also speak to the gathering.

Ticket information is available by calling 919-567-1796 or visiting hollyspringschamber.org.

Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary is located at 131 Columbus Ave. in Cary.

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HOLLY SPRINGS | 919 Trout Released in Bass Lake in Holly Springs

A piece of a red worm or night crawler, which the park office sells, also could hook a trout, he said.

A couple thousand brown, rainbow and brook trout were released into Bass Lake in Holly Springs in December.

The park is open 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, call

The trout come from a hatchery in Brevard as part of a North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission program that aims to prevent an overabundance of excess trout in hatchery tanks, which could result in disease and other problems among fish populations.

919-557-2496.

While most trout released into Bass Lake are sized at 10-12 inches, about 5 percent of the trout are between 16-20 inches.

With no size limit, anglers can keep up to seven trout per day.

And, because Bass Lake is not a stocked trout water, anglers do not need a trout stamp. All anglers age 16 and older need at Bass Lake Park is a valid North Carolina inland fishing license.

And individuals without fishing poles may sign up for the Tackle Loaner Program to borrow equipment at the park free of charge.

Bass Lake Park Naturalist Steve McElhaney said the trout come to Bass Lake ready to bite. He recommends anglers use small- to medium-sized hooks with mealworms, corn kernels or crickets.

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HOLLY SPRINGS | 919 HOLLY SPRINGS SHORT TAKES A 400-acre mixed use development is planned in Holly Springs by Shenandoah Homes, in partnership with homebuilder Lennar. Carolina Springs will be located in five stages near US Highway 1 and I-540.

German grocer Aldi plans a new 20,000 sq. ft. store in Holly Springs, near NC Highway 55 and Somerset Farm Drive at the Shoppes at Holly Springs, according to plan approved by the Town.

WCPSS retiree Gail Zadell is the Interim Assistance Principal at Holly Springs Elementary.

A scholarship fund was established for a Holly Springs teenager who died after being hit by a car last fall. Scout Undercoffer’s parents set up the fund through the LGBT Center of Raleigh. For information, visit lgbtcenterofraleighcom.

Holly Springs Artisan Market winter schedule is 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, adjacent to the Holly Springs Farmers Market at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St. For information, visit hollyspringschamber.org.

The Norris-Holland-Hare House is now an official historic landmark. At its December

2019 meeting, Holly Springs Town Council adopted an ordinance designating the house – which dates to the early 19th century and is one of the oldest in the county – as a historic landmark. For more information visit hollyspringsnc.us.

HOLLY SPRINGS EVENTS

1/18; 2/1, 15 Holly Springs Farmers Market Winter Season, 9:30 am-12 pm; Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St. Info: hollyspringsnc.us.

1/25

Bridal Showcase 2020, hosted by All Tied

Up Marketing and Promotions; Devils Ridge Golf Club, 5107 Linksland Dr, Holly Springs. Info: facebook.com/events.

1/25

Bombshell Beer Company 6th Year Anniversary Party; 120 Quantum Dr, Holly Springs. Info: bombshellbeer.com.

1/30-31, 2/1

“Pride and Prejudice” by Jane Austen

and adapted Jon Jory; all of the wit and romance of the classic 1813 novel come to life in this refreshingly fast-paced and engaging new adaptation; 7:30 pm;

presented by StageWorks Theatre; Holly Springs Cultural Center; $14 (adults), $12 (seniors, students). Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St. Info: 919-567-4000, hollyspringsnc.us.

1/31

Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, 6-10 pm; Hilton Garden Inn Raleigh-Cary, 131 Columbus Ave, Cary. More info including tickets: 919-567-1796, hollyspringschamber.org.

2/15

2020 Comedy Series, featuring Tony

Deyo; presented by Holly Springs Eye Associates (Dr. Phil Vitol); clean comedy performance for all ages; 7:30 pm; $15 (adults), $12 seniors, $10 students; Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St. Info: 919-567-4000, hollyspringsnc.us.

2/21

America’s Sweethearts, classic show

featuring the Great American Songbook, 7:30 pm; tickets $25 (adults), $20 seniors, $15 students; Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine St. Info: 919-567-4000, hollyspringsnc.us.

Info: 919-567-4000, hollyspringsnc.us.

919 Team Members out and about in December Visiting with our community partners CORA Heath in Apex (left) and friendly members from the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce (right).

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WITH AMY DOZIER, RECIPIENT OF A FREE HOME IN APEX, COURTESY OF “ O P E R AT I O N : CO M I N G H O M E ”

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HONORING A FA L L E N S O L D I E R Widow and Daughter Given Home In Apex’s Sweetwater

AMY DOZIER PROFILE AG E: 42 FAMILY: Daughter, Emma (13)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dozier was killed in January 2008

HOMETOW N : Durham, NC

while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, leaving behind his

P ROFESSION : Healthcare, but transitioned to Veteran

spouse and baby daughter. Last November, his widow Amy Dozier

and Gold Star Advocate after husband’s death

was officially given the keys to her new residence in the Sweet-

ED U CAT ION : BS in Social Psychology, Masters in Public

water community of Apex, courtesy of “Operation: Coming Home”.

Amy and daughter Emma learned about the gift early last year, and then attended ExperienceOne Homes’ “Raise the Roof” ceremony in August at the home site – joined by US Veterans Corps of Cary.

The nonprofit Operation Coming Home Foundation’s mission is to provide houses for families of severely wounded veterans. The foundation, established in 2007, is a partnership of the Triangle Real Estate and Construction Veterans, the U.S. Veterans Corps and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County Charitable Foundation. Nearly all materials were donated by builders, vendors and community members.

Amy Dozier caught the attention of “Operation: Coming Home”

Affairs/Nonprofit and Community Service Management P ET : Bella (rescue dog) IN T EREST S: Writing, photography, music (singing, playing piano), multi-sport activities, community service projects, story-telling, travel, football season, family, Inspirational quotes, slightly inappropriate humor with her dedication to serving the veteran community. After her husband’s death, she began actively mentoring war widows and advocating for Gold Star and veteran families. She recently answered questions from 919 Magazine about her experiences and her family.

How did you learn of your spouse’s death?

I had just put my daughter, Emma, in her crib when I got a phone call from my mom, asking me how my night was. I remember thinking it was strange, since she had just called an hour earlier.

‘AS (EMMA AND I) MOVE FORWARD

Her voice was shaking. She asked if I was home. Something was

IN LIFE, THIS HOUSE SERVES AS

amiss. And as quickly as we hung up, there was a knock at my

A G R E AT R E M I N D E R T H AT O U R

door. I opened it up to see three men in uniform.

FREEDOM IS NOT FREE, BUT PAID

Initially, I thought they must be there to kidnap us; we were in an

FOR BY SO MANY MEN AND WOMEN

active wartime, after all, and that's the only logical explanation I

WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES FOR OUR INCREDIBLE OPPORTUNITIES.’

could come up with as to why these strange men were at my house. With a lot of hesitation, I invited them in, but left my front door wide open for fear that my initial thoughts would be true;

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‘OPERATION: COMING HOME’ RECIPIENT

and if I screamed, I'd need someone to hear me. The man with brown skin standing in front glanced at a script he was holding, fiercely looked me in the eyes, and proceeded with: "On behalf of CONTINUED ON Pg 66

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the United States Army, we regret to inform

One of the best things I've learned is how

What is “Operation: Coming Home”?

you...". Another man, holding a Bible, sat

to build strength by helping others

me down at the dining room table.

working through a similar experience. In

And just then, my parents and sister

short, we are all better people because

walked through my already-opened door.

of the hard things we've worked through

“Operation: Coming Home” (OCH)

They knew. They came to be with me as I

together. And in my work with other Gold

crumbled to the floor. My dad got Emma

Star Families, I've learned that we are

out of her crib and I don't remember much

some of the "lucky" few who actually

past that. I went into complete shock.

found resilience in a once-broken family

started as a joint effort of the Triangle Real Estate and Construction Veterans, the U.S. Veterans Corps and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County Charitable Foundation, a 501-c3 nonprofit organization.

The mission of OCH is to improve and enhance the military service member’s quality of life by living the American Dream of owning their own home. To honor the sacrifice of the nation’s heroes, OCH builds a new “Hero’s Home” for a severely injured combat veteran who has recently returned home from combat operations. This free new home is customized to meet the needs of the individual soldier.

How did you cope with this tragedy?

The first few weeks and months were a blur, but I distinctly remember the

I first learned about Operation Coming

There was a lot of anger and resentment between my in-laws and me. I tried my best to pick up the pieces and continue working through depression and growing anxieties. My immediate family and several friends helped me through those first murky months. And with the help of some really great people at a nonprofit that love has to be what I remember most

of the house for the building of

about my life with Jon and his family.

through a thorough but pleasant interview process. Once the board decides that a person should be a recipient of a home, the home design process starts.

This was a starting point for me as I continued to heal and grow, ultimately repairing the relationship with his family through visits with Jon's living legacy – his daughter, Emma. It's amazing the difference a child can make. It's also pretty incredible how forgiveness played

The home is given free of any upfront

such a role in my family's healing. We

charge; however, ownership is vested

had to work through post-traumatic

over a five year period. Once the initial five-year period has expired, the veteran can sell the home.

How did you know about

was so raw and so ugly that it tore us apart.

funds throughout the construction

board members interviews candidates

more hope.

the HBA program?

helping me through my grief, I learned

A selection committee made up of

we look to the future with less fear, and

fracture in our family – and how the grief

One of the goals of OCH is to raise

future homes for wounded veterans.

dynamic. We hold space for our hero, but

stress from the blast that killed Jon so violently. We had to forgive each other for things that were said when we weren't

Home and the Home Builders Association of Raleigh/Wake County when I met Andy Ladner and Jennifer Woods in 2017 through U.S. Veterans Corps. Having worked in the nonprofit sector with so many other veterans and Gold Star Families (families of the fallen), working along side this duo just felt natural! They introduced me to the idea of helping others in the community through home building projects and I was immediately on board with their mission! Little did I know that they had me in mind for a future build as well.

How will this gift most benefit your family?

Being in our home means so much to us.

It's the first time Emma has been in a neighborhood with houses and other kids so close to each other. In just a short time, she's found her tribe and we've

our best selves. And I, personally,

become "that house" – the house that all

continue to learn ways to cope with the

the neighborhood kids come to after

lasting effects of grief.

school for hot chocolate and snacks. Lots of snacks!

‘ T H I S H O U S E WAS B U I L T W I T H A L OT O F L OV E , A N D W E ’ R E S O G R AT E F U L F O R A L L W H O H A D T H E I R H A N D S I N I T. ’

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O P E R AT I O N : COMING HOME

that happens here. Having this house means that I can now focus on other community service projects with greater financial ease. I've never seen this gift as

An Award-Winning Project

something to keep for myself. I want to teach Emma the value in giving back and we're doing just that!

I see this as a new beginning. Although it's been a decade since Jon's death, he

“Operation: Coming Home” has won the North Carolina Home Builders Association STAR Award for Best Community Project in the state, Best

continues to have his hand in providing for

Community Spirit in the Region, and Best Community Spirit in the Nation

his daughter in pretty big ways. And as we

from “The Nationals” Awards, America’s largest competition for new home

both move forward in life, this house

sales and marketing professionals and communities.

serves as a great reminder that our freedom is not free, but paid for by so many men and women who have given their lives for our incredible opportunities.

What was your reaction to such a gift?

We were surprised with our giant cardboard key at the Home Builders Association’s Marketing and Merchandising Awards last March and were absolutely shocked and excited that we were chosen as recipients of this gift! The first person I called was Jon's dad. His exact words were, "I can't think of a more deserving family, Amy". I knew in that moment that we were all coming full circle, and that this home would be a place where we could make memories and look ahead to the future with a newfound sense of purpose and love.

The process was bittersweet, as Emma and I had opportunities to share our story, which, as you can see, has been all but easy. It brought up a lot from the past, and even changed the dynamic with some that weren't quite ready to share in our excitement. But through it all, we've learned once again, that people are so good -- and that as long as we know that love is what we must remember most, everything else will ultimately fall into place. This house was built with a lot of love, and we're so grateful for all who had their hands in it.

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“Operation: Coming

nationwide. Currently the

Home” builds and gives

HBA is the second larg-

away homes with the help

est home builders associ-

of local home builders and subcontractors. The organization has worked with builders, such as Pulte Homes/Centex, Lennar Homes, M/I Homes, Royal Oaks Building Group, Chesapeake Homes, CalAtlantic Homes, Fresh Paint

by Garman Homes, Level Homes, Mattamy Homes and ExperienceOne Homes.

The Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County (HBA) is the voice of the home building industry throughout Wake County, and provides members opportunities for business development, education, professional growth, networking and community involvement. The membership, comprised of builders, remodelers, developers, and sales and marketing professionals, is affil-

ation in the country. For more information, visit hbawake.com.

The U.S. Veterans Corps (USVC) is a Corps of Military Veterans performing “Hands On” community service with a mission/deployment attitude: “What A Few Can Do.” The USVC was founded as a way to provide community service, camaraderie and networking events, and awards & recognition for veterans, reservist, National Guard, and active duty servicemen and women. The original idea for USVC was based on the experiences that Veterans Andrew Ladner and Chris Lawson had while deployed to New Orleans, LA, for the season finale of ABC’s Extreme Makeover Home Edition and the local veterans project, Operation: Coming

iated with the National Association

Home.

of Home Builders, which represents

To date OCH has presented 20 homes

over 160,000 member companies

to combat disabled veterans.

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Eva Perry Regional Gets $1.4 Million In Upgrades EVA PERRY REGIONAL LIBRARY LOCAT ION : 2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive, Apex PHON E : 919-387-2100 M AN AG E R: Connie Harr BU ILDIN G : 22,900 sq ft CO LLE C T ION : 125K–150K PR OG RAM S: Readers advisory, children’s programs, adult programs, public computer access, public meeting space and proctoring AR C H ITE C T : Gensler CO N T RAC TOR: Bar Construction Company CLOSIN G DATE : Dec. 9, 2019 CO M PLE TION : 2nd or 3rd Quarter 2020

Wake County is spending $1.4 million to renovate the Eva Perry Regional Library. The facility closed Dec. 9 to begin construction, which is planned for completion by the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2020.

Opened in 1996, it is one of Wake County’s most active libraries and primarily serves the Apex and southern Cary areas.

The renovation is scheduled to update the building’s interiors and address long-term maintenance issues with aging building systems. Improvements include an updated layout, furnishings, book shelving, signage, floor and wall finishes, high-efficiency LED lighting, ceilings, restroom enhancements and support space improvements.

The renovations are part of the $45 million bond approved by voters in 2007 to build, expand, renovate or repair libraries. On Dec. 1, the Wake County Board of Commissioners awarded a $1.39 million contract to Bar Construction Company to perform the work.

The existing building was constructed in 1995 in partnership between Wake County and the Town of Apex.

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APEX | 919 Annual Triangle Russian Festival Planned Feb. 8 The annual Triangle Russian Festival is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturday, Feb. 8, tentatively scheduled at Apex’s Halle Cultural Arts Center (but an alternative location is possible; check trianglerussanfest.org for the additional information).

perform at the annual event, which began in 2016. Performances are planned for 12 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Golden Gates performers are picked from public schools, cultural arts centers, music schools and colleges, and dance academies in different countries. Each upcoming group represents culture, traditions, music and dance of their country as part of Golden Gates.

The festival will include music, dance, performances, children’s activities, dance workshop, a dance party and more. A variety of foods also will be available. Admission is $10 for adults, and $8 for age 16 and under.

The festival is a collaboration between Rotary Childrens Fund,

Golden Gates – a group of young talented artists from Russia, Georgia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and other nations – again will

Apex. For more information, visit trianglerussianfest.org, or face-

Apex’s Limited Run Games on Growth List

Coworking Space Now Open in Downtown Apex

Apex-based Limited Run Games – which specializes in the production and distribution of limited physical games for the Nintendo and PlayStation – was named the 34th fastest-growing privately held company in the U.S. on the Inc. Magazine 5000 2019 Most Successful Companies in America.

The magazine guide also named Limited Run Games the #1 fastest-growing privately held company in North Carolina.

Established in 2015, the company has 25 employees and is headquartered in Apex at 3402 Apex Parkway. Last year North marked the 4th consecutive year of doubled annual revenue. The company currently projected revenues to reach more than $35 million for 2019.

Limited Run Games has published more than 250 Sony PlayStation and 30 Nintendo Switch titles to date and has sold over 500,000 physical games.

For more information, visit limitedrungames.com.

which provides grants and donations to organizations, such as Golden Gates’ cultural exchange program; Apex Halle Cultural Arts Center; and Golden Gates.

Halle Cultural Arts Center is located at 237 N Salem Street in book.com/TriangleRussianFestival.

In partnership with the Town of Apex, Coworking Station has opened a new coworking space at 121B N. Salem Street in downtown Apex.

Coworking is an innovative concept where entrepreneurs, start-ups and freelancers can access a flexible and open collaborative community setting.

The “shared space” concept allows coworking members to collaborate with one another as well as pay reduced rent for sharing office space. Coworking gives up-and-coming designers, programmers and innovators a space where they can engage with other like-minded individuals to develop comprehensive business ideas and plans.

By investing in the future of IT professionals and start-ups through the coworking space, Apex Economic Development hopes to nurture the growth of existing entrepreneurs and start-ups so they can have a greater impact on our local economy. In addition, we hope that companies who start in the coworking space will grow and seek a larger, permanent home within the town of Apex.

The new space is on the 2nd floor above Wake Remodeling and Carolina Custom Kitchens and Bath.

To become a member of Coworking Station Apex, complete an interest form at apexnc.org.

For more information, call 919-249-1138 or email colleen.merays@apexnc.org.

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APEX | 919 A P E X SHORT TAKES Lacey Peckham is the new Principal at Middle Creek High, moving from Martin Magnet Middle.

Gabriel Campos from Willow Spring stopped at a Circle K store in Apex and picked up a $5 million Fortune scratch-off ticket , according to the North Carolina Education Lottery. It cost him $20.mmCampos claimed his prize at the lottery headquarters, where he had a choice to get a lump sum of $3 million or “an annuity of 20 payments of $250,000. He chose the $3 million and, after taxes, took home $2,122,506, according to the lottery.

Town of Apex has approved plans for a new 29,000 sq. ft. Lidl grocery at the Villages of Apex, at Apex Parkway and Laura Duncan Road east of downtown.

A 110-year-old house on Green Level West Road in Apex was destroyed by fire recently.

Crews from Apex, Cary and North Chatham fire departments responded to the alarm.

The historic home was known as the James Madison Williams House and was built about 1909.

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Dealers are invited to participate in the 4th annual Peaktique Antiques & Collectibles Festival, planned for April 3-5 at Norris Park in Apex. Dealer booths are $125 for a 10’ by 20’ space or $175 for a 20’ by 25’ space. Register at apexpeaktique.com.

A recent groundbreaking ceremony celebrated the start of construction on the next two phases of Interstate 540 , which includes stretching the highway from the NC Highway 55 Bypass in Apex to US Route 64/264 Bypass (Interstate 87) in Knightdale.

AP EX E VEN T S & AC T IVIT IE S

1/11, 25; 2/8, 22

Apex Farmers Winter Market, 9:30

am-12:30 pm, 220 N Salem St, Apex.

Info: apexfarmersmarket.com.

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Golden Strings with Chamber Music for Flute and Strings, 3-4:30 pm; part of the Classical Concert Series; $12 (adults), $10 (seniors); The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

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Jazz Live, featuring internationally renowned Steinway Artist and Jazz Pianist Lenore Raphael; 7:30-9 pm; $15 (adults), $12 (students 18-under); The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

2/8

Triangle Russian Festival, 11 am-8 pm; $10 adults, $8, youths; tentatively scheduled for Halle Cultural Arts Center. Info: trianglerussianfest.org.

2/14

Telvin Wallace Art Exhibition Opening

Exhibition, 6-8 pm; exhibition continues through March 8; free; The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

2/15

The L.O.V.E Show, 3-5 pm; featuring

love songs and love-themed entertainment performed by the best rising star talent; $15 (adults), $10 (seniors); The Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N. Salem St, Apex. Info: apexnc.org.

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H E Y DAY B R E W I NG New Food, Brew Concept Opening at 5401 North The owners of Acme Food & Beverage Co. of Carrboro and Tin

project for a long time and

Roof Brewery of Baton Rouge, LA, are opening a joint venture – a

I’m incredibly excited to see

new brewery and neighborhood restaurant located at 5401 North,

it all come together now. The

a traditional neighborhood development in Northeast Raleigh.

Wake Tech partnership

The new concept, named Heyday Brewing, will be located in 5401

brings a unique opportunity

North’s new City Farm, now under construction in North Wake County, just off I-540.

The space will feature a unique collaboration with Wake Technical Community College by providing students in the school’s craft beer classes access to commercial brewing equipment, classroom and lab space. The restaurant will also serve produce grown in 5401 North’s Purple Martin Community Farm.

Chef Kevin Callaghan draws inspiration from the seasonal rhythms and flavors of his Carolina childhood and uses fresh local ingredients to create Southern American dishes in a relaxed, professional setting. Since 1998, his signature restaurant, Acme, has been a leading proponent of sustainable food

to educate and innovate with future brewers. Pairing that with Kevin and his team’s ability to create exceptional dining experiences, I think Heyday is going to knock it out of the park,” said William McGehee, founder of Tin Roof Brewery.

5401 North is a 400-acre development being built in Northeast Raleigh adjacent to Wake Tech’s Northern Campus. The 5401 Community currently includes Riverbend Elementary School, Riverbend Middle School, a 25-acre city park (under construction), over 400 single-family homes, a recently completed 192-unit upscale apartment community and the Purple Martin Community Farm.

For more information, visit 5401north.com.

ways of the American South.

“I am thrilled to work with this team to create a vibrant neighborhood gathering place,” said Callaghan. “Delicious food and well-crafted beer never go out of style. I look forward to meeting

“I AM THRILLED TO WORK WITH THIS TEAM

all of our Raleigh neighbors.”

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Voodoo APA, a 2018 GABF gold medal winning Pale Ale. Their

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distribution reaches throughout the Gulf Coast and they have a local taproom near Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with Wake Tech, pursuant to which the developer of 5401 North and Tin Roof Beer Concepts will actively support Wake Tech’s craft beer

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continuing education programs. “ We’ve been working on this

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HOLLY 919 NORTHSPRINGS WAKE | |919 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration is Jan. 23

Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Festival Feb. 22

Several local churches and community organizations will sponsor a free, public celebration honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Thursday, Jan. 23, at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church in Wake Forest.

A fun-filled day in downtown Wake Forest is planned on Saturday, Feb. 22, during the Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Festival.

Area residents are invited to attend the observance, beginning with a light meal at 6 p.m., followed by the program at 7 p.m.

The evening’s theme will center around one of Dr. King’s messages: “Only in the darkness can you see the stars.” In the spirit of the event theme, the Martin Luther King Committee is offering creative performance, writing and art competitions for students in Wake Forest and Rolesville-area schools. The competition winners will be recognized during the evening program.

Presented by Primrose School of Heritage Wake Forest, the family-friendly celebration is scheduled from 11 a.m.to 3 p.m. and admission is free.

The Wake Forest Mardi Gras Street Festival invites area residents to visit the heart of Wake Forest and experience all our downtown has to offer. The event will offer a variety of fun things to do, including a costume processional, children’s activities, assorted contests for people of all ages, music, food trucks and more.

For more information, email abolton@wakeforestnc.gov.

Local groups contributing to the celebration include the Wake Forest Human Relations Council, Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, Heritage Baptist Church, Wake Forest Baptist Church and Kingdom Family International Church. Other supporters include Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church, Corinth UCC, New Bethel Rolesville, Olive Branch Baptist Church, Wake Forest Methodist Church, the Wake Forest Optimist Club and the Kiwanis Club of Wake Forest.

For more information, contact Margo Grant at 919-435-7101.

Friendship Chapel Baptist Church is located at 237 Friendship Chapel Road.

Wake Forest Hosting 2020 Shades of Gospel The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host a lively and educational celebration of gospel music that connects all cultures, ages and backgrounds at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

Adventure Day Planned At Forest Ridge Park Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services hosts a special one-day Hike and Climb Adventure Day during a WCPSS teacher workday on Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Forest Ridge Park.

The Shades of Gospel concert will highlight a range of traditional, southern and contemporary gospel music with featured performances by Grammy, Dove and Stellar Award-nominated artist Tim Bowman, Jr. and the Trinity Quartet.

The mini-camp – which has a $45 course fee – is designed to get students outside and challenge themselves and one another.

Tickets are $15 plus tax and may be purchased online or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, 405 S. Brooks St.

Participants should dress for the outdoors, and bring a lunch, two snacks and a reusable water bottle.

For more information, call the Renaissance Centre Box Office at 919-435-9458.

Forest Ridge Park is located at 2100 Old NC 98 Highway in North Wake County. Call 919-996-5800, email adventure.program@ raleighnc.gov, or visit parks.raleighnc.gov.

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HOLLY NORTH SPRINGS WAKE | 919 Tickets on Sale for 2020 State Of the Town Address, Dinner Mayor Vivian Jones will deliver her 2020 State of the Town Address at 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17 at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts.

At he special dinner event, presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, Mayor Jones will highlight the town’s key accomplishments in 2019 and outline the goals Wake Forest will strive towards in 2020.

All area residents are invited to attend. Tickets are $15 per person in advance and $20 on the day of the event (if available), and include the catered meal. Dress for the event is business casual.

Anyone wishing to attend the program portion of the event only

– without eating dinner – is not required to purchase a ticket.

Non-ticket buyers are encouraged to arrive between 6:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. at the end of the dinner portion of the program. The mayor’s address is expected to begin between 6:45 and 7 p.m.

Mayor Jones’ State of the Town Address will be recorded and replayed on Wake Forest TV 10 throughout March. It will also be available in streaming video at wakeforestnc.gov.

For more information, visit wakeforestnc.gov. Tickets are limited and available at wakeforestnc.gov/communications/state-town or at the Renaissance Centre Box Office, located at 405 S. Brooks St.

FROSTY RUN The 4th Annual Frosty Run 5K & 10K in Wake Forest in December was the perfect winter event, covering a course of flat roads, trails, a few hills, and pretty neighborhoods. Presented by FS Series, the annual event benefits Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry. For more information, visit fsseries.com.

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HOLLY 919 NORTHSPRINGS WAKE | |919 NOR TH WAKE SH ORT TAKES Shortly after Wakefield High in North Wake County dedicated its athletic complex in

honor of former WHS Athletic Director Dexter Cooley, the Charlie Adams

Distinguished Service Award recipient and longtime Wake County Public School System employee died. Cooley previously worked at Bunn High and Millbrook High , and helped Wakefield High open in 2000.

In addition to serving as Athletic Director at the campus, he also served as a teacher and Head Men’s Basketball Coach. He retired in 2015.

Norse Brewing Company is now open at 203 Brooks Street (the former La Foresta Italian Café and Pizzeria) in Wake Forest.

More information at norsebrewingco.com.

Amy Light is the new North Forest Pines Elementary Principal. She previously was Assistant Principal at Heritage Middle , where she was replaced by teacher Melissa Austin.

Ashton Woods submitted plans for 300-acre development in Rolesville, featuring 483 single-family homes and 324 townhomes at the intersection of U.S. Highway 401 and East Young Street (near Rolesville High School).

Preston Development of Cary hopes to construct Kalas Falls on 500 single family homes and townhomes on nearly 300 acres on Rolesville Road in Rolesville.

Smoky Tony’s, a barbecue restaurant, is expected to open soon at 107 South White Street in Wake Forest. More information at smokytonysbbq.com.

Courtney Tanner is the new Town of Wake Forest planning director, replacing Chip Russell, who is retiring after 32 years with the town. Previously, Tanner was planning director at the Town of Morrisville.

Donna Jamieson is the Wake Forest Optimist Club’s Optimist of the Year.

Construction on renovations to Trentini Stadium and Wake Forest High are expected to begin in June at the send of the school semester – and continue for about a year. WFHS activities at the stadium will be moved to alternative locations until summer 2021.

entrepreneurs to apply for “Launch Wake Forest,” an initiative that will offer 20 selected students a nine-week accredited Kaufman business course, business mentorship, planning and financial support, along with resources and connections to boost their current or potential business. Visit launchwakeforest.com for details on information sessions and qualifications to apply.

NORTH WAK E E VEN T S

1/23 Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, 6 p.m.; light meal and program; Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 237 Friendship Chapel Road, Wake Forest. Info: 919-435-7101.

1/25 Shades of Gospel Concert 2020, 5 pm; $15; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St. Info: wakeforestrencen.org, 919-435-9458.

1/25 Bike Maintenance Clinic, 1-3 pm; learn how to change flat tires, adjust gears and brakes, and perform general upkeep on bicycles; age 14-up; $10 fee; Forest Ridge Park, 2100 Old NC 98 Highway. Info: 919-996-5800, parks.raleighnc.gov.

1/30 Music in the Library – Mike Markowitz, an hour of jazz keyboards, 5 pm; Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Ln, Raleigh. Info: 919-5707166, wakegov.com/libraries.

1/30 2020 Small Business Summit & Resource Fair, 2-7 pm; sponsored by Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce; marketing presentations, networking, idea sharing, speakers, resource fair and more; $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Info: wakeforestchamber.org.

1/31 Meet the Artist – Front Porch Portraits artist Andrea Pearlstein, recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens, 11 am; Northeast Regional Library, 14401 Green Elm Ln, Raleigh. Info: 919-570-7166, wakegov.com/libraries.

2/6 Author Event – Etaf Rum, 6:30-7:30 pm; free; Page 158 Books, 415 Brooks St, Wake Forest. Info: page158books.com.

2/7 Smoozapalooza Speed Networking, 9-11:30 am; mega networking event; $20 for members, $25 for non-members; The Mill room at The Factory, 1839 S Main St, Wake Forest. Info: wakeforestchamber.org.

2/14-16, 21-23 ‘Prelude to a Kiss’, presented by Forest Moon Theater; various times and ticket prices; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St. Info: wakeforestrencen.org, 919-4359458.

2/22 Wake Forest Mardi Gras, 11 am-3 pm; free; family friendly celebration, including costume processional, children’s activities, music entertainment and more; downtown Wake Forest. Info: abolton@wakeforestnc.gov.

2/28 State of the Town address and dinner, 6 pm; tickets, $15; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St. Info: wakeforestrencen.org, 919-4359458.

2/28 Rockin’ the Forest – Jim Quick & Coastline, 7:30 pm; tickets, $15; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S Brooks St. Info: wakeforestrencen.org, 919-435-9458.

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YA D KI N VA LLE Y Discount Winter Passport Offers Wine Tastings North Carolina’s Yadkin Valley wine country has a special offer to

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home to more than 40 wineries.

The number of tasting experiences has increased from last

The Winter Wine & Beer Passport program celebrates its 10th

year. Yadkin Valley’s newest winery, Haze Gray Vineyards in

consecutive year that people from across the state can pur-

Dobson, joins the rotation this winter, along with Thirsty Souls

chase a money-saving passport and sip their way through the

Community Brewing and White Elephant Beer Company, located

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across the street from each other in downtown Mount Airy.

The passports are valid through March 22, 2020. Each pass-

Mayberry Spirits, also in downtown Mount Airy, is the first

port provides a tasting at 10 wineries and four breweries, along

distillery to participate. It is known for whiskey made from

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are the following award-winning wineries: Adagio Vineyards, Caro-

during their first tasting. This year’s gift is a five-piece wine and

lina Heritage, Elkin Creek, Grassy Creek, Roaring River, Round Peak, Shelton Vineyards, Slightly Askew and Stony Knoll. Returning breweries are Angry Troll and Skull Camp.

The passport includes some of the most scenic wineries in the Yadkin Valley and visiting during the cooler months increases the chances of interacting directly with the winemakers and maybe even getting a behind-the-scenes tour.

Passport pricing is $75 for individuals and $115 for two people (the estimated value of each passport is $250).

For details or to purchase a Winter Wine & Beer Passport, visit yadkinvalleync.com or call 336-526-1111.

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REGION | 919 State Fair Attendance Totals 938,029 in 2019

Several Food Services Changes Coming to RDU

Annual attendance at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh dropped for the fourth consecutive year after a record 1,028,364 people walked the fairgrounds in 2016.

Several changes in food services in RaleighDurham International Airport’s Terminal 2 are now in place or about to open.

This past year, 938,029 entered the event to view the exhibits, review the winners of various competitions, ride the rides, play the games, and do a lot of people-watching. Oh, and eat…a whole lot.

Among the changes:

Attendance was down from the previous year’s 977,256, but still landed as the 7th most attended NC State Fair since 1990. Fair attendance topped 1 million in 2010, 2011, 2015, 2016 and 2017.

The fair, started in 1853, is presented by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. The fairgrounds hosts a number of additional events and activities throughout the year. The 2020 fair will run Oct. 15-25.

s Carolina Vintages is being replaced by Raleigh Taproom. s Gordon Biersch becomes Bond Brothers Brewery. s Cantina Grill takes over the Carolina Ale House location. s An Asian restaurant, Wow Bao, moves into the A&W spot. s Brookwood Farms becomes Deli & Co. s Rush Bowls replaces Flavours.

Work continues on expanding Terminal 1 at the airport, which will add gates and allow at least two current airlines operating at Terminal 2 to move – adding overall gate capacity.

9 1 9 R EGI ON SH ORT TAKES OpenTable’s new “100 Top Restaurants in the U.S.” includes three North Carolina establishments: The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge in Blowing Rock; and Brewery Bhavana and Crawford and Son , both in Raleigh.

Wake Technical Community College in Raleigh named Brian Anweiler as Athletic Director. Anweiler spent 10 years as Student Life Director at Northern Virginia Community College. Wake Tech is a member of the National Junior College Athletics Association (NJCAA), Division 2, Region X, offering 10 athletic programs including men’s baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s softball, women’s volleyball, and a cheerleading and mascot team. For more information, visit waketechsports.com.

For the 14th consecutive year, Wake County Public School System has the highest number of National Board Certified teachers in the nation. This yer, 158 WCPSS teachers – a record number – earned certification, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. In addition, 192 teachers who already received certification earned renewal.

Raleigh’s legendary Irregardless Café recently was purchased from Arthur and Anya Gordon by David Meeker of Trophy Brewing Company and Lee Robinson of Player’s Retreat.

Cherith Roberson, Wake Technical Community Small Business Center Director, received the 2019 “Rookie Award” from the North Carolina Small Business Center Network. The award honors the accomplishments of new SBC directors with less than two years of service.

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See the President pardon the turkeys at the White House before Thanksgiving last November? Those were actually North Carolina-raised turkeys – known as Bread and Butter , from the farm of Wellie Jackson in Clinton, who is a contract grower for Butterball (which is based in Garner).

North Carolina Zoo attracted 917,309 visitors in 2019, exceeding the previous year’s attendance and setting a new record. The facility – located in Asheboro – includes 1,800 animals and 52,000 plants.

City of Raleigh selected Oscar Carmona as its next Department Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources. Carmona served as an Assistant Director for the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Department since 2014. His career of more than 20 years has included roles in the private sector in park construction; as Park Superintendent with the City of Arlington, TX; in multiple assignments managing state parks with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; and as a Community Center and Recreation Program Manager with the City of Harlingen, TX. He has a B.S. in Park and Recreation Administration from Texas State University and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Wake Tech’s Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy held its graduation ceremony in December at the college’s Public Safety Education Campus, graduating 26 new officers. Chief Martin Brock of the NC General Assembly Police was the keynote speaker for the ceremony. The academy includes 768 hours of training over a six-month period. Visit blet.waketech.edu for information,

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919 QUOTES Honoring Fallen Soldier ‘As (Emma and I) move forward in life, this house serves as a great reminder that our freedom is not free, but paid for by so many men and women who have given their lives for our incredible opportunities.’

Amy Dozier, ‘Operation: Coming Home’ recipient of a new home in Apex – and widow of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Dozier, killed in 2008 while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. See the complete story on Page 64.

KL Rage in Brier Creek ‘It’s hard to understand evil and rage and so forth. It’s difficult, but you’ve got to love people. Our world is very broken, very dark – but love is the only thing that can overcome that.’

Dale Tincher, speaking to WRAL-TV about 65-year-old William Edward Allison, beaten to death shortly after walking into a parking space in the shopping center at 10251 Little Brier Creek Lane in Brier Creek in early December. Two individuals were charged with murder in the attack, apparently related to their desire to park in the empty space.

KL Community Passion ‘Giving is the most fun that you will ever have in life. Putting someone else’s needs above your own gives great satisfaction.’

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NORTH CAROLINA

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To What Cities Are Millennials Moving?

From Where Are Most People Moving to Raleigh?

RALEIGH

Since 2015, North Carolina attracts an average 110,000 new residents per year.

About 75 percent come from other states

#1: Austin/Round Rock, TX

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#2: R al ei g h, NC The Millennial generation, defined by the Pew Research Center as

people born between 1981 and 1996, is expected to surpass the Baby Boomers as the largest generation sometime in 2019, Lattice Publishing reports. In Raleigh, the increase in the Millennial population between 2013 and 2017 was 13.3 percent, with a total change in population of 36,117.

SOURCE: 2019 Bethany Blankey

(as opposed to a higher birth rate).

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Most Popular Baby Names For 2019 Most popular baby names in 2019, according to the Baby Center website, were Sophia for girls and Liam for boys.

The top 10 names were: G IR L S B OY S Sophia Liam Olivia Jackson Emma Noah Ava Aiden Aria Grayson Isabella Caden Amelia Lucas Mia Elijah Riley Oliver Aaliyah Muhammad SOURCE: babycenter.com

‘Tech Town’ In America

Raleigh is the Number 2 ‘Tech Town’ in the U.S., Trailing Only Austin, TX In the new study, Charlotte ranked sixth (falling from first last year), and Durham-Chapel Hill ranked 15th. This was the second consecutive year that Raleigh was runner-up on the list.

SOURCE: CompTIA Photos courtesy raleighchamber.org, visitraleigh.com

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