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Instruction for Youths at Abbotts Creek Community

29 Annual Red Cross Ball

Linda Craft Against Chairs Major Fundraising Effort

31 Chesterbrook Academy Tours Available Now at North Raleigh Campus

38 High School in Morrisville

Wake Tech Partnering With Wake County Public Schools

40 Moving to Morrisville

Science 37 Moving Headquarters And 250 Jobs Into the 919

44 A Unique Experience

Boxyard RTP Provides Dining, Shopping, Events and More

48 27-Story High-Rise

The Novus Brings Luxury Living to Downtown Durham

50 Holly Springs Chamber

Debra Kuffner Hopes to Give Stability, Access to Members

52 Apex Farmers Market

New Board, New Winter Hours for Downtown Event

54 Employee of the Year

Tim Bailey Receives Annual Town of Wake Forest Honor

58 Neighborhood Impact

United Way of Greater Triangle’s New Strategy

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A Big Anniversary for 919 Magazine Throughout 2022

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Heather Bell Adams Hopes To Build Literacy in the 919

24 STATE OF THE ART TRAINING

WakeWorks Apprenticeship Program Open in North Raleigh

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I’m Filled with Gratitude

CONTRIBUTORS Janis James, Buffy Mac, G. Cleveland Kilgore, Tildon Dunn and Karen Khoury

Every January, I select my buzzword for the year before me. It’s my tongue-andcheek reply to those people constructing massive New Year’s resolutions on lists as long as a hot summer day in North Carolina.

I like to keep it simple…real simple. Give me a word, and I will build my mantra around it. So, for 2022, my word is gratitude.

I’m rediscovering it in everyday pleasures. A beautiful flower, the smile of a baby, a walk in the woods. The love of my family and friends. My late Mother always said “It’s all about the journey, not the destination…” – and nothing could be closer to my heart right now.

The world seems a bit out of control these days. The economy is all over the place.

Covid-19 and the variants rage on. So I’m taking back my power by focusing on the simplicity of gratitude. My suggestion: When you wake up in the morning, start the day by giving thanks for all the things that are going right in your life.

This year we celebrate 10 years of living and loving in the 919 – and the anniversary of 919 Magazine. I’m filled with gratitude for the people and local businesses we have featured in the pages of our publications. Be sure to check out our special feature starting in this issue and continuing throughout the year.

Looking ahead we have an exciting year before us. We will be adding some new features, taking more 919 Wine Trips and discovering new North Carolina vineyards – and the 919 Insiders are hard at work on a few surprises!

I wish you much peace and happiness this year and remember, when life gets a little sour, sweeten it with gratitude.

Sincerely,

SB Sarver

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o much has changed in the 919 in such a short timeframe – and 919 Magazine changed right along with you. Our team has grown, our families have evolved and the people we have written about have been pretty spectacular as well.

We’ve met Actress Jane Seymour and caught on with an early standout NFL football star – Leesville Road High School’s Braxton Berrios. Who now at press time is an NFL player and scheduled to be in the Pro Bowl!

We were there for the launch of the Frontier out in the RTP, and enjoyed shared stories about our local heroes. We brought music into your homes and traveled to some exciting destinations in North Carolina and around the United States.

From the 919 Music Fest to five years hosting/sponsoring Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh – it’s been quite a ride!

919 Magazine has shared inspiring stories about those making a difference in our communities, business leaders – plus teachers, musicians, mayors, first responders, librarians – and even a few WWE stars we caught on a plane ride back to RDU. In this issue – and for the duration of 2022 – we will bring you a taste of this wonderful 10-year span of featuring the people, the places and the joy we experienced. Thank you for allowing us to be small part of your life. This is the 919, where we all live, work and play!

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HEATHER BELL ADAMS HOPES TO BUILD LITERACY, CELEBRATE THE ART OF WRITING

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aleigh-based fiction writer Heather Bell Adams is the region's 2022 Piedmont Laureate – a position she hopes will build literacy, and celebrate the art of writing.

Throughout 2022, Bell Adams will appear at virtual and in-person programming, including workshops, reading programs, and speaking engagements throughout Wake, Durham and Orange counties.

“Heather is a wonderful writer, but she is also a great advocate for writing,” said Tommy Jenkins, Professor of English at Louisburg College. “She shows the hard work that goes into writing and how our own histories can be inspiration.”

As Piedmont Laureate, Bell Adams will also create at least one original activity to expand appreciation of the work of fiction.

“Heather is a perfect example of someone who will highlight the craft of writing to all writers in the region,” said Linda Janssen and Jorge D. Cortese, Orange and Durham County Representatives, North Carolina Writers Network.

“She manages to make complex subjects understandable to all writing levels, whether in-person for large groups or through online sessions. She succeeds at being comprehensive without overwhelming those at the beginning of their writing careers or practices.”

Bell Adams’ novels – Maranatha Road (West Virginia University Press 2017) and The Good Luck Stone (Haywire Books 2020) appear on reading lists for Deep South Magazine, Writer’s Bone, The Big Other, and Buzz Feed. Winner of an IPPY gold medal, Next Generation Book Award, Rose Post Creative Nonfiction Award, Carrie McCray Literary Award, and James Still Fiction Prize, Heather’s fiction and literary scholarship are featured in The Thomas Wolfe Review, Atticus Review, Pembroke Magazine, The Petigru Review, Broad River Review, and other journals.

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North Carolina Fiction Writer Heather Bell Adams is the 2022 Piedmont Laureate

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What is the Piedmont Laureate Program?

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he Piedmont Laureate program is co-sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission, and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County. Its primary goal is to promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary arts in the Piedmont region of North Carolina.

The program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing, enriching the lives of all our citizens.

Each year, a Piedmont Laureate is appointed for a one-year term and conducts the following activities in Durham, Orange and Wake counties:

Heather (Bell Adams) is a wonderful writer, but she is also a great advocate for writing. She shows the hard work that goes into writing and how our own histories can be inspiration.

TOMMY JENKINS Professor of English, Louisburg College

A lifelong North Carolinian (originally from Hendersonville), Bell Adams frequently speaks at literary conferences and leads writing workshops. She lives in Raleigh with her husband and son – and works as a lawyer, focusing on financial services litigation.

The Piedmont Laureate program is dedicated to building a literary bridge for residents to come together and celebrate the art of writing. Co-sponsored by the City of Raleigh Arts Commission, Durham Arts Council, Orange County Arts Commission, and United Arts Council of Raleigh & Wake County, the Piedmont Laureate program’s mission is to “promote awareness and heighten appreciation for excellence in the literary arts throughout the Piedmont region.”

The program focuses on a different literary form each year, including poetry, novels, creative non-fiction, drama/screenwriting, children’s literature, short fiction, speculative fiction, and mystery fiction.

For more information about the Piedmont Laureate program and to view a schedule of the 2022 activities, visit piedmontlaureate.org. For more information about Bell Adams, visit her website at heatherbelladams.com.

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Readings at designated public sites such as libraries, arts centers, schools, universities, and other community gathering places; n Workshops or other types of outreach that encourage creative writing for all age groups; n Online activities that promote literature and encourage creative writing; n Promotion of literature at select public events; n Participating in events that bring attention to literature in less traditional settings and other original activities that expand appreciation of the literary arts. n

The 2022 Piedmont Laureate is fiction writer Heather Bell Adams. To request her participation in public events, visit piedmontlaureate.org/contact.

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Training WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE OPENS WAKEWORKS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM AND TRAINING FACILITY AT NORTH RALEIGH CAMPUS

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Wake Tech Celebrates Opening of New WakeWorks Apprenticeship Center

pprentices in skilled trades, mechatronics and robotics have new state-of-the-art labs and classrooms to train in: The new WakeWorks® Apprenticeship Center at Wake Tech – the most comprehensive apprenticeship training facility in North Carolina.

Located at the college’s Beltline Education Center just north of I-440, the new center includes the Poole WakeWorks Apprenticeship Lab for students in HVAC, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical programs. It also includes a $1 million state-of-the art Mechatronics and Robotics Lab currently being used to train Amazon apprentices.

“We’re beyond excited to open the WakeWorks Apprenticeship Center,” said Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls. “It will greatly expand our capacity and enhance our ability to train technical workers to meet Wake County workforce demands. We’re so grateful to have partnerships with Wake County, the Lonnie and Carol Poole Family, and the Credit Suisse Foundation, whose support has made it possible to expand this vital program.”

The WakeWorks Apprenticeship program launched in February 2020, when Wake County committed to providing up to $500,000 per year to expand apprenticeship options in skilled trades and technician programs – where demand

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is high. Two recent gifts of $250,000 each from the Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation and Credit Suisse have helped expand the program to a broader range of employers, and funded tools and equipment for students.

Apprenticeship is a combination of working and learning that benefits both the apprentice and the employer. WakeWorks apprentices earn a paycheck and receive valuable on-the-job training at a local company – all while pursuing a degree or professional credential through Wake Tech.

WakeWorks funds help to pay tuition, fees and other expenses. Apprentices are awarded an official Journeyworker’s certificate upon completion of the program, signifying that they have mastered the skills in their field. WakeWorks Apprenticeship helps local industry meet staffing needs while also developing new talent.

“An economy is fueled by industries that create jobs for a wide-range of employees,” said Lonnie C. Poole, Jr. “The Poole WakeWorks Apprenticeship Lab will equip skilled tradesmen and women for generations to come.

The Poole Family is proud and honored to be part of such an important program in our community.”

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Laboratory/classroom at Wake Tech’s New WakeWorks Apprenticeship Center

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Wake Technical Community College Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls

BELTLINE EDUCATION CENTER ADDRESS: 3200 Bush St., Raleigh

GENERAL INFO PHONE: 919-334-1500 EMAIL: beltline@waketech.edu WEBSITE: waketech.edu

We’re beyond excited to open the WakeWorks Apprenticeship Center. It will

greatly expand our capacity and enhance our ability to train technical workers to meet Wake County

workforce demands.

DR. SCOTT RALLS Wake Tech President

HOURS: MON-THU: 8 am-8 pm, FRI: 8 am-5 pm, SAT: 8 am-4:30 pm

The Beltline Education Center – located north of the Beltline (I-440) in North Raleigh – is the hub of operations for Wake Tech’s Workforce Continuing Education Division.

It houses Wake Tech's College and Career Readiness programs: High School Equivalency Preparation (HSEP), Adult High School (AHS), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Adult Basic Education (ABE), including our ABE Pathfinder program. The Beltline Education Center is home to WakeWorks Apprenticeship Training Center, with a customized training space for Wake County businesses and individuals and is equipped with state-of-the-art mechatronics and robotics equipment, and equipment for our skilled trades. A School of Cosmetology offers a streamlined, non-degree alternative for cosmetology training and certification and an on-site salon, staffed by students and open to the public.

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An economy is fueled by industries that create jobs for a wide-range of employees. The Poole WakeWorks® Apprenticeship Lab will equip skilled

tradesmen and women for generations to come. The Poole Family is proud and honored to be part of such an important program in our community.

LONNIE C. POOLE JR. Lonnie & Carol Poole Family Foundation

Earlier this year, Credit Suisse announced a $250,000 yearlong commitment, through its Credit Suisse Americas Foundation, to support the WakeWorks Apprenticeship program.

Eric Eckholdt, Executive Director of the Credit Suisse Americas Foundation and Head of Corporate Citizenship Americas, said: “The WakeWorks Apprenticeship program is a critical local resource. It offers students a pathway to a more promising career and is forging an important connection between the education and business sectors in Wake County. We’re honored to provide funding that will help strengthen and expand this vital conduit.”

Currently, WakeWorks apprentices are working at 50 local companies across Wake County, earning income while receiving

classroom instruction and valuable on-the-job training.

Donald Edney is a WakeWorks electrical apprentice working for Pepsi Bottling Ventures. He says the program has turned his life around. “When I was paired with Pepsi, I tripled my income, and I’ve been able to bring my family’s situation above water. We’re moving forward. I’m investing in myself, and I’m working for an employer who’s investing in me – and that makes me feel more confident and secure in my job.”

Learn more about WakeWorks apprenticeship opportunities for students and employers at wakeworks.waketech.edu.

This article – written by Traci Ashley – was provided by Wake Tech.

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WAKEWORKS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS Apartment Maintenance Technician Building & Code Inspector n Carpentry n Electrical n HVAC n Plumbing n n

WakeWorks Apprenticeship also offers a mechatronics and robotics apprenticeship in partnership with Amazon. For this apprenticeship only, visit amazon.jobs/en/landing_ pages/rme-apprentice.

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LEARN TO GARDEN Abbotts Creek Offers Instruction to Youths

New Instructional Garden at Abbotts Creek Community Center

Abbotts Creek Community Center on Durant Road in North Raleigh

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he Abbotts Creek Community Center’s new Instructional Garden – added in 2021 – offers a number of activities and instructional sessions in 2022 at the North Raleigh facility.

The new garden area includes raised beds, picnic tables, pollinator beds, blackberries, and raspberries.

The 2022 related classes include: n Vegetable Gardening Basics, March 16, 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., age 15 and up: An exploration of the basics of gardening, including seed starting, layout, what’s needed to build a bed, fertilization basics, pest prevention, and more. n Hands-on Vegetable Gardening, April 20, 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., age 15 and up: Learn how to amend the soil and add nutrients to the beds, how to plant previously started seedlings, how to direct sow, plant spacing, watering, and what plants to avoid putting together. n Little Gardeners, April 21, 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., age 3-5. n Continuous Care for Your Garden, May (date and time to be determined), age 15 and up: – This class is focused on keeping the garden going -- including pruning, fertilizing, pest management, staggered planting/seeding, and more. n Continuing the Harvest, Fall 2022 (date and time to be determined), age 15 and up: An opportunity to turn the beds over for a new season, including harvesting, pulling dead/diseased plants, amending the soil to prepare for the Fall season, discussing the importance of cover crops, and more.

A joint venture between Wake County Government and Wake County Public School System, Abbotts Creek Community Center is a 26,000 sq. ft. facility and park. It includes a gymnasium, fitness room, playgrounds, and multi-purpose fields.

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One of two playgrounds at Abbotts Creek Park, one for 2-5 year olds and one for 5-12 year olds

Abbotts Creek Park is also a part of the Capital Area Greenway System, with a 2.9-mile connector that follows Abbotts Creek from the Neuse River Train to the Simms Branch Trail near the intersection of Durant Road and Cub Trail.

For more information and to register for the sessions at Abbotts Creek Recreation Center, call 919-996-2770.

Abbotts Creek Community Center is located at Abbotts Creek Park at 9950 Durant Road in North Raleigh. Hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.

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ANNUAL RED CROSS BALL

LINDA CRAFT AGAIN CHAIRS MAJOR FUNDRAISING EFFORT

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he annual Red Cross Ball is returning in 2022, as a virtual event – and featuring Ball Chairperson Linda Craft.

The 31st Annual version of this special fundraiser is 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, and Craft returns for her 5th year in the lead fundraising and planning role — with her first three balls co-chaired by 919 Magazine Publisher SB Sarver in 2014, 2015 and 2016.

Craft reminds 919 Magazine readers that emergencies don’t stop, even during a pandemic. “Whenever fires, floods or other natural disasters occur, the Red Cross steps in to serve and assist these families right here in the 919 community and Eastern North Carolina,” she said.

She also reminds everyone to help out and “Party with a Purpose” by hosting their own local viewing party – and participating online on March 26. The ball features online and live auctions, plus the opportunity to offer an immediate donation.

Nationwide Insurance joins Linda Craft & Team Realtors as Emerald Sponsors. Ruby sponsors include Martin Marietta, Martin Mortgage Group, and VACO. Durham Coca-Cola Bottling Co. is Auction Sponsor. Additional sponsorships are still available.

31ST ANNUAL RED CROSS BALL For more information and sponsorship opportunities, call American Red Cross of Eastern North Carolina WHO: 919-231-1602, email enc@redcross.org, or visit redcross.org/ local/north-carolina/eastern-north-carolina/about-us/news-andVirtual 31st Annual Red Cross Ball WHAT: events/events/annual-red-cross-ball.html.

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GREYSTONE CENTER NOW OFFERS WEEKLY ZUMBA

Greystone Recreation Center in North Raleigh Photo Courtesy City of Raleigh Parks & Recreation

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Greystone Community Center in North Raleigh offers two Zumba classes weekly through April.

Zumba dance fitness combines rhythms of Latin and international music. The sessions at Greystone allow participants to learn basic steps to salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba, and more. No dance experience is necessary.

Thursday classes are 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. through April 28. Saturday classes are 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. through April 30. Minimum age for participants is 12 years and cost is $5 per class.

All classes are taught by licensed Zumba instructors.

Register at the link below up to an hour before class or in person. Call 919-996-4848 for more information on the classes and registration.

Greystone Recreation Center is located at 7713-55 Lead Mine Road in Raleigh.

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The goal of the market is to provide the North Raleigh/Midtown community with access to wholesome, local foods, unique crafts and free entertainment and classes from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday from April 16 to Nov. 5.

A producer’s only market, products are sourced within a 100-mile radius – and the products promote whole-body wellness.

The mission of the Midtown Farmers’ Market is to give local artisans a place to build, thrive and succeed individually and collectively as a market – offering an array of North Carolina products. Free entertainment and classes are also featured at the event.

The weekly market is located at the Commons of North Hills. The winter market continues at 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. For more information, visit midtownfarmers.com.

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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. The school asks students to take the lead in developing community service projects to support local charities.

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North Raleigh Short Takes bdul Qurneh of Leesville Road A High, and Grant Stewart and Brendan Peeples of Cardinal Gibbons High, were named to the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association Boys Soccer All-State teams for the 2021 fall season. n Tina Zarzecki is the new Principal at Carroll Middle, moving from the same position at Lake Myra Elementary. n Mary “Ctgie” Burnette has left Hilburn Academy, where she was Assistant Principal, to become Principal at Washington Magnet Elementary. n Retiree Barbara Engram is now serving as Interim Principal at Brassfield Elementary. n Thomas Benton, a WCPSS retiree, was named Interim Principal at Carroll Magnet Middle. n Kriaten McCollum is now Assistant Principal at Millbrook Magnet Elementary. Formerly, McCollum was Assistant Principal at West Cary Middle. n York Elementary’s new Interim Assistant Principal is Pamela Kinsey-Barker. n

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L eesville Road High won the NCHSAA Cheerleading Invitational competition in the Large Varsity Coed division at the Raleigh Convention Center in December. Cardinal Gibbons High won the Super Varsity D! division, and Millbrook High won the Varsity Non-Building Game Day division, n Maria Mills — School Director at Carolina Charter Academy in southern Wake County — is the 2022 Wells Fargo North Carolina Charter School Principal of the Year. Previously, she was an Assistant Principal at Leesville Road High in North Raleigh. n WCPSS retiree Salinder Broady is now Interim Assistant Principal at West Millbrook Magnet Middle. n Leesville Road High graduate Braxton Berrios – a wide receiver, kick returner and punt returner for the National Football League’s New York Jets – was named an NFL All-Pro and also asked to participate in the NFL’s Pro Bowl. n Lechon Latin BBQ Joint plans to open soon at 5959 Triangle Town Blvd. at North Raleigh’s Triangle Town Center, offering Puerto Rican style pork dishes. n

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North Raleigh Events & Activities 2/14, 3/8 North Raleigh Chamber

of Commerce’s Monthly Chamber Zoom Networking, 2nd Tuesday monthly; 4-5 pm; network with local North Raleigh Professionals. Info: northraleighchamber.org.

3/5, 3/19 Durant Invasive Species

Removal Days, 9 am-12 pm; volunteers ages 14-older needed to assist staff in removing invasive non-native plant species from Durant Nature Preserve in North Raleigh, 8305 Camp Durant Road, North Raleigh. Event Organizer, Jason Kiser, 919-845-6924, Jason.kiser@raleighnc.gov.

Feb/Mar Midtown Farmers’ Market, on the Commons at North Hills (Saturdays, 8 am-12 pm). Info: midtownfarmers.com.

Feb/Mar North Raleigh Rotary

Lunch Talks, 12:30-1:30 pm, Wed; Sertoma Arts Center, 1400 West Millbrook Rd, North Raleigh. Infonorthraleigh.org.

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NEW OPENINGS, NEW LOCATIONS BRIER CREEK’S CHANGING BUSINESS LANDSCAPE

Brier Creek Orthodontics

Brier Creek Orthodontics is now open in its new larger location in North Raleigh.

Formerly located in the LARGER Brierdale Shopping Center, Brier LOCATION Creek Orthodontics is now at a AND UPDATED new facility at 9650 Brier Creek Suite 101, in Raleigh.

TECHNOLOGY Parkway, “Our brand new office offers more space, more parking, easier accessibility, updated technology, and the same friendly atmosphere,” said Dr. Gina Lee. “We are so excited to offer this new modern office to our current and future patients.”

Dr. Lee graduated from the University of Toronto with honors and then went on to graduate from the Columbia University School of Dental and Oral Surgery in New York City. There, she received her Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery (D.D.S.).

Subsequently, she completed a three-year orthodontics residency at the University of Connecticut where she was selected to be Chief Resident. During this time, she also completed a master's degree in dental science.

As a result of her involvement with cutting-edge research in orthodontics and dentistry, Dr. Lee was named the recipient of the prestigious Harry Sicher Award from the American Association of Orthodontists.

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The NOW Massage is located within the Shoppes at Alexander Place in North Raleigh.

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NewSouth Window Solutions is now open in Brier Creek.

The company manufactures energy-efficient replacement windows, installs them, and guarantees them for life.

NewSouth Window Solutions is located at 8391 Brier Creek Parkway in Brier Creek Commons in North Raleigh.

For more information call 984-884-4100 or visit newsouthwindow.com.

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Crumbl Cookies now open in Brier Creek Commons

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Gourmet Varieties Now Available in Brier Creek

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Crumbl Cookies – where warm milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are always on the menu, along with 120-plus specialty flavors that rotate weekly – is now open in Brier Creek.

Crumbl offers large, gourmet cookies available for delivery, pickup, and takeout. All cookies

are made fresh daily in at the shop, and all features unique gifting and catering – including gift cards and nationwide shipping.

The store is located at 8531 Brier Creek Pkwy, Ste 115, in North Raleigh.

For more information, call 984-201-1194 or email briercreek@crumbl.com.

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NEW DEALERSHIP Reggie Jackson Honda Opens on Lumley Road

Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson recently partnered with Hendrick Automotive to open a new Honda Auto dealership just off I-540 in Brier Creek near Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

The 75,000 sq. ft. Reggie Jackson Airport Honda facility is located at 9630 Lumley Road in North Raleigh, near Glenwood Avenue.

Jackson is also involved with Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Naples in Florida, a relationship that began in 2015. He has also been an advisor with the Hendrick Leadership Academy.

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Artist’s Renderings of Wake Tech’s Morrisville Campus expansion

New High School Opening In Morrisville

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ake Early College of Information and WAKE TECH Biotechnologies PARTNERS WITH plans to open in Morrisville in August this year.

WAKE PUBLIC Morrisville’s first public high SCHOOLS, RTP school will be housed at Wake Technical Community ColCOMPANIES lege’s Research Triangle Park campus in Morrisville. Students will take a blend of high school courses and Wake Tech courses, with the opportunity to focus on four specific program areas: n n

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Students will graduate with a high school diploma and credits toward their Associate in Applied Sciences degree, with the potential to earn enough credits to graduate with an Applied Sciences degree.

In a separate – but related – initiative, the Morrisville campus also will partner with RTP businesses to provide students with real-world work experience in high-demand career fields, via the Wake Tech Foundation’s new Building Tomorrow’s Talent initiative – an ambitious new partner recognition program to garner support for advanced biotech and IT training in the new science and technology building on the college’s RTP Campus.

With unprecedented industry expansion in the Triangle, the initiative will make it possible for businesses to support the hightech education programs required to produce the workforce they need – and connect with future employees – while showcasing their brand.

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“Partnerships with local business and industry are extremely vital to the success of Wake Tech programs,” said Roxanne Miller, the Wake Tech Foundation’s Director of Development. “This is a great opportunity for IT and biotech companies to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new facility and play a key role in the development of their talent pipeline.”

Naming gifts start at $30,000 and are recognized with highvisibility signage at the selected location. Naming opportunities include the Capstone Analytics lab, a co-laboratory, an aseptic clean room, science labs, and a suite of classrooms and labs for the planned Early College high school, in partnership with Wake County Public Schools.

Funds raised through Building Tomorrow’s Talent support scholarships that increase access to education – especially for students in populations traditionally underrepresented in IT and biotechnology.

The funds also support faculty training and program development as well as equipment and technology enhancements.

“Biotech and IT are booming like never before,” said Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls. “And these industries continue to turn to Wake Tech for the highly-skilled and specialized employees they must have to thrive. Our new facility is opening at just the right time, and our expert, industry-proven faculty are ready to partner with companies of all sizes to provide the workforce they demand.”

The science and technology building opened for classes in the fall of 2021. It is the second building on the growing RTP Campus and the home of Wake Tech’s new Biotechnology AAS degree program; the BioWork certification program, Business Analytics; and industry training and collaboration space. It also houses the new Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies, opening fall of 2022.

For more information on the Building Tomorrow’s Talent, visit waketech.edu.edu/RTPcampuspartners.

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by Trinity Capital Advisories and Starwood Capital Group to develop a $1 billion, 109-acre life sciences campus in Morrisville surfaced in recent weeks.

The proposed development would include 1.5 million sq. ft of space in 12 o 15 buildings, with lab and bio-manufacturing space – plus retail, green spaces and more, at the corner of McCrimmon Parkway and Airport Boulevard. n Morrisville Chamber of Commerce’s 31st Annual Meeting is rescheduled (due to COVID concerns) to 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary. Award applications are now due by Feb. 21 (Small Business of the Year, n

Community Steward, and Non-Profit of the Year).

For more information and updates, visit morrisvillechamber.org. n New recognition banners celebrating Morrisville being named an All America City were recently installed throughout the community. n Town of Morrisville’s Spring Little League Baseball registration is now open for ages 5-12. Practices are expected to begin in late February. In addition, individuals ages 9-12 interested in participating in softball can contact the town to express interest in forming a teams. Volunteers for tee ball, baseball and softball may also reach out to Bryan Rhea at brhea@ townofmorrisville.org for more information.

orrisville Chamber of M Commerce’s Annual Meeting is planned for 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 5, at Prestonwood Country Club. Nominations are now accepted for the 2021 awards: Small Business of the Year; Community Steward of the Year; and Non-Profit of the Year.

For more information, visit morrisvillechamber.org. n Connected Park Initiative awarded the Town of Morrisville with the 2021 Cleantech Impact: Local Government Award.

Town staff installed occupancy sensors to helps residents avoid unnecessary trips to facilities when they are occupied – and moisture sensors alert park management teams regarding flooding. n

Morrisville Events & Activities 2/8, 3/22 Morrisville

Town Council Meeting, 6-9 pm; Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville.

Info: townofmorrisville.org.

2/23 Morrisville Chamber

of Commerce Power of Inclusion Series, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; speaker Matthew Kane, co-founder of “Our Stories: Brave Conversations on Race”; in-person pricing – $37 (members), $45 (non-members), $350 (corporate group of 10); virtual pricing – $10 (members), $15 (non-members), $85 (corporate group of 10); Paramount Event Venue, Morrisvile. Info: morrisvillechamber.org, 919-463-7150.

3/3 C-Suite Conversations,

Partnerships with local business and industry are extremely vital to the success of Wake Tech programs. This is a great opportunity for IT and biotech companies to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new facility and play a key role in the development of their talent pipeline.

ROXANNE MILLER Wake Tech Foundation’s Director of Development.

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3/8 KNOW Event, 11:30

a.m. to 1 p.m.; International Women’s Day Celebration; pricing – $37 (members), $45 (non-members), $350 (corporate group of 10); contact 919-463-7150 for location.

Info: morrisvillechamber.org.

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8 a.m.-9 a.m.; Morrisville Chamber of Commerce and Wake Technical College present a panel discussion on local business issues; free; Wake Tech Community College, RTP Campus.

Info: morrisvillechamber.org, 919-463-7150.

Morrisville Town Council Meeting, 6-9 pm; Town Hall, 100 Town Hall Drive, Morrisville.

Info: townofmorrisville.org.

Feb-Mar

Rotary Club of Morrisville, 12-1 pm, Tuesdays; Historic Christian Church Meeting Center, 222 Church St., Morrisville. Info: 919-621-8444.

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MOVING TO MORRISVILLE PUBLICLY TRADED SCIENCE 37 BRINGS 250 ADDITIONAL JOBS

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ublicly traded Science 37 – a clinical research and testing company -- is moving its headquarters to Morrisville.

The move from California will create 250 jobs over five years in Wake County, Gov. Roy Cooper said. The company will invest nearly $1.5 million to establish operations in the Town of Morrisville.

"I’m pleased to welcome Science 37’s new headquarters to North Carolina and the Research Triangle,” said Gov. Cooper. “With our talented workforce and strong infrastructure, North Carolina offers the right ingredients for life science companies and their employees to succeed.”

Science 37's mission is to enable universal access to clinical research – making it easier for patients and providers to participate from anywhere. As a pioneer of decentralized clinical trials, the Science 37 Clinical Trial Operating System (OS) supports today’s more agile clinical research designs with its full stack, end-toend technology platform and specialized networks of patient communities, telemedicine investigators, mobile nurses, remote coordinators and connected devices, company officials said.

Science 37’s project in Wake County will transition the company’s headquarters from Culver City, CA; and will create opportunities for administrative, legal, HR, and IT personnel, among other headquarters’ functions.

“The Science 37 model has enabled clinical trial sponsors to accelerate enrollment, retain patients longer and attract a more representative patient population, which has led to tremendous growth for our company,” said David Coman, Chief Executive Officer of Science 37. “Establishing our headquarters in the Research Triangle, a magnet for biopharmaceutical innovation, will enable Science 37 to continue grow; attracting and retaining top talent dedicated to accelerating research and enabling access for patients and providers, anywhere.”

I’m pleased to welcome Science 37’s new headquarters to North Carolina and the Research Triangle. With our talented workforce and strong infrastructure, North Carolina offers the right ingredients for life science companies and their employees to succeed.

ROY COOPER North Carolina Governor While salaries will vary based on job roles, the average wage for all the new jobs will be $114,400, which is above the Wake County average of $68,317. The total payroll impact from this project on the region is expected to reach more than $28 million, each and every year, according to officials.

Partnering with the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of N.C. on this project were the North Carolina General Assembly, the North Carolina Community College System, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, the Capital Area Workforce Development Board, Wake Tech Community College, Wake County, the Town of Morrisville, the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce and Wake County Economic Development, a program of the Raleigh Chamber.

Establishing our headquarters in the Research Triangle, a magnet for biopharmaceutical innovation, will enable Science 37 to continue grow – attracting and retaining top talent dedicated to accelerating research and enabling access for patients and providers, anywhere.

DAVID COMAN Chief Executive Officer, Science 37

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NC AMERICAN LEGION, CARY POST 67 BRINGING HEALTH, BENEFITS HELP

merican Legion Post 67 in Cary brings back its efforts to assist local veterans this year, with information on how to secure critical benefits.

The Post began organizing a Veterans Benefits Action Center to assist local veterans in 2016 – when more than 600 attended a special information event. Another one in 2017 saw more than 1,000 veterans attend over the course of three days.

Hurricane Florence put a halt to Post 67’s plans for 2018 – just days before the VBAC was scheduled to take place.

The effort resumed in 2019, with more than 1,300 veterans receiving assistance. And then came the pandemic, which shut down Post 67’s VBAC plans in 2020 and again in 2021.

But recognizing the value of the center, Post 67 plans a venue for veteran assistance on March 17-19 at the Herbert Young Community Center in Cary.

Post 67 Commander Richard Spryrison, who coordinated the previous VBACs in Cary, again is organizing this year’s event. A former Post Service Officer, Spryrison said having to go the past two years without providing an opportunity for veterans to get face-to-face help on a large scale was a hard but needed decision.

“It was horrible. We wanted to do it so bad,” Spryrison said.

“The need is there. That was the biggest factor. But safety-wise, the VA was on lockdown. Everybody was very cautious and scared as to what was going on. So we didn’t have it. But we wanted to.”

Club President Francie Gottsegen

RICHARD SPRYRISON Cary Post 67 Commander American Legion Veterans attending will be able to: File a new claim with the VA. n Ask questions about VA appeals or benefits to which they may be entitled. n Ask questions about VA health care. n Get assistance facilitating and expediting existing claims and appeals. n Receive information regarding benefit related VA programs. n

“There’s going to be more visibility from the VA (at this event).

All three entities are going to be present,” Spryrison said. “We’ll have the benefits side and the health side, and the (National Cemetery Administration) will be there. We’ll have people from the homeless side of the VA. Suicide prevention is going to be there. We’re going to have legal aid. We’ll have representatives from the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for caregivers. We’ve got a whole slew of support people for veterans. I think it’s going to be a little bit bigger this year.”

All veterans planning to attend are asked to bring the proper documentation about their case, including their DD 214; all medical records related to their disability, both military and civilian; and dependency documents if new or not already provided to the VA. Those attending are asked to be patient, as wait times could be long.

Hours for Veterans Benefits Live are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 17; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 18; and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 19.

Coffee, water, and snacks will be provided free of charge.

This article and other information courtesy of The American Legion.

NORTH CAROLINA FC

GOTTSEGEN JOINS SOCCER TEAM AS CLUB PRESIDENT

North Carolina Football Club named Francie Gottsegen as Club President and Curt Johnson as Chief Soccer Officer. Joanna Holder was also hired as the club’s Chief People Officer.

Gottsegen is a Durham resident and alumna of Duke University, and most recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Sports Systems. Her background also includes serving as Senior Vice President of Sports and Entertainment Marketing at JP Morgan Chase. She will lead business operations and revenue generation – and oversee front office operations, including marketing, communications, broadcasting, and human resources.

As Chief Soccer Officer for North Carolina FC and the North Carolina Courage, Johnson will have oversight of team performance, player and coach development, player experience, and enhancing the youth to professional pipeline.

For more information, visit northcarolinaafc.com. North Carolina Football Club plays at WakeMed Soccer Park, located at 101 Soccer Park Dr. in Cary. For ticket information, call 919-459-8144.

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Cary Short Takes reen Level High’s G Marching Band was named Grand Champion of the 2021 for their show “A Light in the Darkness” at the 24th Annual Capital City Band Expo late last fall at Sanderson High in North Raleigh.

Thirteen bands competed in the event, which included a special performance by the North Carolina State University Marching Band. n Panther Creek High teacher Daniel Hall is now Assistant Principal at Green Hope High. n Paragon Theaters is now open at Parkside Town Commons in Cary, featuring new zero gravity recliners, Lux Box VIP areas with dine-in service, and “new extreme theater with laser projection, tilt screen and Dolby Atmos Sound”. n

Paragon is located at I-540 and NC55 in Cary. Info: parsidetowncommons.com. n A record number of people visited the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival at the Cary Booth Amphitheatre this season – attracting more than 200,000 visitors (up from just over 121,000 in 2019; the event was canceled in 2021 due to COVID. n Green Level High secured its first North Carolina State High School championship after only three years of existence – taking the winner’s trophy in the NCHSAA 4A Volleyball finals at Reynolds Coliseum in November. Coached by Alston Godbolt, the Gators defeated top seed Ardrey Kell. Green Level’s Ellie Sampson, a junior, was

named the match’s Most Valuable Player. n Josh Bevan of Green Hope High and Braden Anghie of Green Level High were named to the N.C. Soccer Coaches Association Boys Soccer 4A All-State teams for the 2021 fall season. n Dave and Busters plans to re-open a new location near its previous Cary Town Center location. The bar and arcade – vacating to make room for the Epic Games global headquarters development – is re-opening at 1111 Walnut St. in Cary. n Academy Street Artwork Projects’ GLOW Outdoor Public Art Exhibition – a series of light installations in downtown Cary – continues through March 1 in Cary.

Cary Events & Activities 2/3-4

Ailey: A documentary of Alvin Ailey, a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance; 2 pm; The Cary Theatre, 122 E Chatham St, Cary. Info: 919-462-2051, thecarytheater.com.

2/26

42, a biopic about Jackie Robinson who becomes the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball; 5 pm; The Cary Theatre, 122 E Chatham St, Cary.

Info: 919-462-2051, thecarytheater.com.

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EXCELLENCE CENTER Town of Cary, SAS Institute and Semtech plan to build a unique Center of Excellence focused on technology solutions.

Through the collaboration, the Town and two companies will facilitate the development and deployment of edge-to-Cloud Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, solve real world challenges and attempt to make Cary the benchmark for other municipalities to replicate.

A previous SAS and Cary IoT collaboration to address stormwater flood alerting already received multiple smart city innovation awards – including the 2020 IDC Smart Cities North American Awards (Smart Water Category) and the 2020 Government Innovation Award (Leveraging IoT for Increased Flood Protection).

"This partnership represents an exciting new chapter in our IoT journey," said Nicole Raimundo, Chief Information Officer at the Town of Cary. "We see so much potential for community-focused solutions in this collaboration with Semtech and SAS. We believe that IoT technology has amazing potential to streamline services, making us more agile and responsive. It will help us continue to meet citizen needs in surprising new ways, and we're honored by these companies' commitment to improving lives through innovation in the government space."

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WATTSTAX, an exciting, vibrant documentary record of Wattstax music festival in Los Angeles in 1972; 4 pm; The Cary Theatre, 122 E Chatham St, Cary. Info: 919-462-2051, thecarytheater.com.

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Tracy Morgan, “Working It Out”, 3/18, 9:15 pm; 3/19, 6:30 pm and 9 pm; Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary. Info: 919-589-8558, raleigh@improv.com.

3/26-27

Damon Wayans, 3/25, 7 pm, 9:15 pm; 3/26, 6:30 pm and 9 pm; 3/27, 7 pm; Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary. Info: 919-589-8558, raleigh@improv.com.

Feb/Mar

Cary Downtown Farmers Market, 9 am-12 pm; Ivey Ellington House, 135 W Chatham St, Cary. Info: townofcary.org/Home/Components/ Calendar/Event.

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919 Magazine Photo Boxyard RTP’s 15,000 sq. ft. of food, drink, fun and more

A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE

BOXYARD RTP PROVIDES DINING, SHOPPING, MORE

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oxyard RTP – a 15,000 sq. ft. “cargotecture” is the first of its kind in North Carolina – and provides a unique year-round dining and shopping experience – along with opportunities to connect with each other safely.

Visitors can grab fresh brewed coffee before a meeting or enjoy craft local beer with friends or co-workers after work – or participate in a yoga class, or listen to live local music.

Current vendors include: Be Like Missy (handmade jewelry and luxe leather goods coming soon); Beyu Caffe (bohemian hangout offering coffee and American fare); Bulkogi (KBBQ and Korean-fusion cuisine); Buzzy Bakes (cupcakery and other confectionery goods); Carrburritos (Mexican taqueria featuring); Fullsteam RTP (plow-to-pint brewery, with infused flavors of local farms in every pint); Game On Escapes & More (mini-escape challenges, VR experiences and more); Lagoon Bar (leisure tiki bar with mid-century vibes); Lawrence Barbecue (brisket, ribs, pulled port, oysters, chicken, more – all smoked on-site); Meat & Graze (gourmet cheeseperiences and charcuterie); Medicine Mama’s Farmacy (CBD vendor, with products sourced from NC farmers); Pop Box Gallery (rotating exhibitions featuring visual art by local and local artists); RTP Uncorked (wines at a relaxing atmosphere to meet and unwind); SkeyLight (handmade

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BOXYARD RTP WEBSITE: boxyard.rtp.org

DAYS OPEN: Tuesday-Saturday HOURS: Various times, depending upon individual vendors (check website) EVENTS/ACTIVITIES: Varies, but includes live music, job fairs, trivia, comedy, yoga, games, classes and more (check website) FOOD/SHOPPING: At least 16 choices (check website) candles and was melts); Trellis Beauty (Beauty Steam Bard and beauty shop); WonderPuff (artisanal and organic cotton candy).

Boxyard RTP is dog friendly and includes a dog park and pet events. Several vendors also offer special pet treats.

Located at 900 Park Offices Drive in Research Triangle Park, Boxyard RTP is typically closed on Sunday and Monday – but check boxyard.rtp.org or email hello@boxyardrtp.com for hours and special events listings.

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$125.4M

RTP INVESTMENT

Artist’s rendering of new Jaguar Gene Therapy campus in Research Triangle Park

JAGUAR GENE THERAPY BRINGS 200 NEW JOBS

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aguar Gene Therapy LLC plans to invest $125.4 million and create 200 jobs between 2024 and 2028 at a new Research Triangle Park manufacturing facility.

The company plans to manufacture clinical and commercial quantities of its novel adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based gene therapies in the factory at 14 TW Alexander Drive in RTP. Average salaries of $92,530 are planned. The facility is projected to increase the state's gross domestic product by more than $279 million when fully operational -- and increase net state revenue by $35 million.

AAVs are small viruses that can infect cells without causing any known harm, making them ideal vectors, or carriers, of genetic material into cells. The gene therapy technology was developed

by Triangle scientist and entrepreneur Jude Samulski, who holds the first U.S. patent for inserting non-AAV genes into AAV. He is the lead inventor on more than 300 patents in the field of AAV vectors and gene therapy.

Samulski was recruited to the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1993 with nearly $250,000 in grant funding from the North Carolina Biotechnology Center. He has led UNC’s

Jaguar’s expansion into biomanufacturing in Research Triangle Park, together with its process sciences laboratory in Cary, reinforces North Carolina’s reputation as a premier location for these companies.

GOV. ROY COOPER North Carolina

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Jaguar Gene Therapy belongs in North Carolina’s growing cell- and gene-therapy ecosystem.

BILL BULLOCK Senior VP, Economic Development/Statewide Operations, NC Biotechnology Center

Gene Therapy Center for several years and co-founded Asklepios BioPharmaceutical (AskBio) and numerous spinouts that have resulted in billions of dollars of mergers and acquisitions.

“North Carolina’s diverse life sciences presence continues to attract innovative biopharmaceutical companies," said Gov. Roy Cooper, in a news release announcing the project. “Jaguar’s expansion into biomanufacturing in Research Triangle Park, together with its process sciences laboratory in Cary, reinforces North Carolina’s reputation as a premier location for these companies."

The company already has 25 employees in the Triangle.

“Jaguar Gene Therapy belongs in North Carolina’s growing cell- and gene-therapy ecosystem,” said Bill Bullock, senior vice president for economic development and statewide operations at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center -- which helped support the company’s selection of North Carolina for this project.

NCBiotech is adding a $100,000 award to other state and local incentives undergirding the company's choice of North Carolina over sites it had considered in Columbus, OH, and Indianapolis.

State officials agreed to provide Jaguar $3.14 million in Job Development Investment Grant funding – which was bolstered by commitments of $500,000 from the community college system for worker training, and $525,000 from Durham County.

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HORSESHOE AT HUB RTP

WHITE POINT BREAKING GROUND ON A UNIQUE MIXED USE VENTURE

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hite Point – developer of a groundbreaking and transformational 125,000 sq. ft. mixed-use venture in Research Triangle Park – plans a new project, named Horseshoe at Hub RTP. The name of the development pays homage to the layout of the development, with the buildings’ focus on the central plaza, as well as a magnet’s shape to represent RTP’s reputation as a “brain magnet.” Horseshoe will be at the heart of Hub RTP, a 100acre mixed-use development being master developed by the Research Triangle Foundation.

Horseshoe will feature approximately 25,000 sq. ft. of experiential and diverse retail space surrounding a large, outdoor plaza. With approximately 100,000 sq. ft. of boutique, creative office space offering terraces and views of the plaza and greenspace, the development provides tenants a unique place where the high tech can meet the great outdoors.

Sitework at Hub RTP is expected to be completed in Quarter 2 of 2022 and completion of the $50 million, 125,000 sq. ft. Horseshoe mixed-use project is expected in Quarter 3, 2023.

“We are honored to be a part of the innovative Hub RTP team and to be responsible for creating a destination for those within the RTP as well as from across the Triangle,” said Erik Johnson, co-founder of White Point. “We intend to deliver a unique, mixed-use development as we have successfully done in some of the leading live-work-play neighborhoods of the Carolinas.”

RTP MARKETPLACE

PUBLIX TO ANCHOR NEW 30-ACRE ELLIS CROSSING

Thompson Thrift Retail Group is developing Marketplace at Ellis Crossing, a 30-acre mixed-use property located in the Research Triangle Park area – with a Publix Super Market anchoring the location.

Construction to be completed on the first phase of the development in the fourth quarter of 2022.

"With the area's rapid growth and planned expansions, our team thought this would be an ideal location for an established grocer like Publix," said Ryan Menard, vice president of development for Thompson Thrift. "We're excited to have commenced construction and look forward to adding Thompson Thrift's distinctive properties to the thriving Raleigh-Durham community."

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We are honored to be a part of the innovative Hub RTP team and to be responsible for creating a destination for those within the RTP as well as from across the Triangle.

ERIK JOHNSON Co-Founder, White Point

Conveniently located at the center of the RTP between Highway 54 and I-40 – directly off the Davis Drive exit – Horseshoe is easily accessible from anywhere in the Triangle. Additionally, Horseshoe will offer pedestrian/bicycle connectivity to the existing RTP trail system, promoting wellness, inspiration and workplace productivity. Tenants and visitors will enjoy 16 acres of greenspace with streamside trails and boardwalks, including a splash fountain and event lawn adjacent to Horseshoe, found throughout Hub RTP. Hub RTP is a two phase, 100-acre real estate development project of the Research Triangle Foundation. This amenity-rich, central new neighborhood located at the intersection of Davis Drive and I-40 in the heart of Research Triangle Park, will offer a complete lifestyle built around outdoor activity, local food and retail, and 16 acres of signature greenspace.

Located at the northeast corner of Ellis Road and Watchorn Street, the Marketplace at Ellis Crossing will include 72,000 sq. ft. of retail space, a hotel and a daycare center. In addition to the 47,000 sq. ft. Publix, leases have been signed with First National Bank, Chipotle, Heartland Dental and Lee Nails.

"Based on the growth within the triangle region, coupled with the amount of leasing inquiries we are confident that an array of quality service and dining options will join Publix when Marketplace at Ellis Crossing opens," said Hunter Stewart, vice president for Lee & Associates Raleigh Durham.

The center is near where Apple plans to build its new RDU campus.

This is Thompson Thrift's fourth project in North Carolina – with other retail centers in Concord and Wilson, and a 276-unit multifamily community in Charlotte. For more information, visit thompsonthrift.com.

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RTP Events & Activities

145 ADDITIONAL JOBS BIOPROCESS INNOVATION CENTER ADDING 89K SQ. FT.

3/16 Frontier Food for Thought, 12-1

pm; Irish Heritage Month observed, with complimentary food at Frontier 800, 800 Park Offices Dr, RTP. Info: frontier.rtp.org.

3/24 Diversity + Inclusion in Tech

Summit; leaders in tech will explore what we can do to help make diversity, equity and inclusion part of the technology culture, at companies and in communities; Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham. Info: nctech.org.

FujiFilm Diosynth Biotechnologies plans to add 145 new jobs – including researchers and scientists – with the 89,000 sq. ft. expansion of its BioProcess Innovation Center in Research Triangle Park.

The expansion will double the size of that facility.

The company’s existing plant makes more than 60 products, including treatments for prostate cancer, hereditary diseases and a potential coronavirus vaccine created by Novavax.

4/4 Council for Entrepreneurial Development’s Venture Connect 2022, including sessions featuring emerging companies, networking and partnering opportunities, investor engagements, and more. Info: 919-549-7500, cednc.org.

Feb-Apr

Million Cups RTP, 9-10 am, Wed; 1 free, public event for anyone who wants to connect with the energy, education, and resources available to aspiring or seasoned entrepreneurs. American Underground, 318 Blackwell St, Durham.

Info: 1millioncups.com/rtp/. n Game Night, 5:30-8:30 pm, Wed; free; Pavilion at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park.

Info: Boxyard.rtp.org. n Take Back Thursday, 12-2 pm; free; BeatBox Stage at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park.

Info: Boxyard.rtp.org. n LOJO: Log Off, Jam, Friday, 5-8 pm; free, BeatBox Stage at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park.

Info: Boxyard.rtp.org. n Wonderbop, 5-8 pm, 3/5 and 3/19; free, BeatBox Stage at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park.

Info: Boxyard.rtp.org. n Triangle Beagle Rescue Adopt-aThon, 12-2 pm, Pavilion at Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park. Info: Boxyard.rtp.org. n Soapbox: Standup Comedy, 8-9 pm, Boxyard RTP, 900 Park Offices Dr, Research Triangle Park.

Info: Boxyard.rtp.org. n Out of Office ‘000’, 4:30-6:30 pm, Frontier 800; free; inside at Homebase, featuring Fullsteam Brewery craft bear and RTP Uncorked wine; each Thur, except 3rd of month; Frontier 800, 800 Park Offices Dr, RTP. Info: frontier.rtp.org. n

RTP Short Takes ASF – which has a regional headB quarters in Research Triangle Park – is launching a major reorganization of its global R&D activities starting in the second quarter of 2022. The company plans to combine its global research activities into one central research unit based in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with about 3,500 employees. In addition to the RTP facility, BASF currently has regional research headquarters in Ludwigshafen; and Shanghai. The company also plans to transfer about 1,800 researchers directly into its business units. n A pilot study by the World Obesity Federation and RTI International – a non-profit research institute based in Research Triangle Park – estimates the economic impact of obesity could eventually reach an average of 3.6 percent of annual GDP in eight countries if urgent action is not taken by political and public health leaders around the world. For more information, visit rti.org. n Oxford Properties Group has acquired Research Commons, a five-property office portfolio in Durham, near Brier Creek. n

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antHealth Inc., a provider of enN terprise solutions to help businesses transform complex data into actionable insights, recently appointed Jerry Magin as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing; Neil Carpenter as Senior Vice President of Strategy; and Arlyn Small as Senior Vice President of Human Resources. n Morrisville-based Heat Biologics, a clinical-stage immunotherapy company, signed a definitive merger agreement to acquire Elusys Therapeutics, a biodefense company that makes a treatment for anthrax, a deadly infectious disease potentially spread by bioterrorism or biowarfare. n As part of a 10-year lease renewal in Research Triangle Park, BrightView Technologies – a global supplier of engineered optics and Micro Lens Array components – plans to expand its manufacturing capacity to support new growth initiatives for 2022 and beyond.

Improvements to the facility to support the production expansion are expected to begin in early 2022 and be completed by the middle of the year. Visit brightviewtechnologies.com for more information. n

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27-STORY HIGH-RISE

Renderings of the The Novus, a planned 27-story high-rise development in downtown Durham

The Novus Bringing Luxury Living to Downtown Durham

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ustin Lawrence Partners, a locally based private real estate development firm, plans a new luxury residential offering in downtown Durham’s Five Points district – with completion expected in the fourth quarter of 2024.

The Novus, 27-story high-rise, boasts 54 for-sale condominiums and 188 rental apartments, as well as groundfloor retail. The developer indicated more than 40 percent of its condos already are reserved.

Condos range in pricing and feature elevated interior finishes including floor-to-ceiling windows, large private balconies, waterfall countertops, integrated cabinet front appliances and more.

The building will feature a 25-meter pool flanked by private cabanas, hot tubs, plunge pool, steam room and a massage room to create a luxury resort feel at home. The focus on wellness continues with an outdoor yoga area, a pickleball court, putting green and two golf simulators.

The Novus will also offer an outdoor movie theater, a dog park with covered area, and 2,000 sq. ft. of covered common area that transitions between indoor and outdoor communal spaces.

A co-working space will include offices, conference and common area space.

“We are deeply invested in the continued growth and development of Durham because we personally know what an incredible place to live, work and play it is,” said Greg and Jane Hills, ALP’s founders. “We are thrilled to share our vision for The Novus and bring this new luxury living concept to the area. We’re looking forward to continuing to engage with the community and showcase milestones along the way over the next few years.”

The Novus will be located just two blocks from One City Center, ALP’s first residential high rise in downtown Durham, and Unscripted Hotel Durham, the firm’s inspired renovation of one of the city’s most iconic buildings.

ALP is collaborating with design partner LS3P Architects and construction partner Samet Corporation to build the addition to the skyline of Durham. The project will be constructed in two phases: Phase One encompasses the residential high-rise, with estimated completion by the end of 2024; while Phase Two

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plans and completion dates will be announced in 2022.

Reservations for condominiums at The Novus are currently available and information on the apartment rentals will be available in the coming months. For further information or to make a reservation, visit thenovus.com.

We are thrilled to share our vision for The Novus and bring this new luxury living concept to the area.

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GREG AND JANE HILLS ALP Founders

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RECKONING AND RESILIENCE

NC ART NOW BRINGS TOGETHER 30 ARTISTS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY

Reckoning and Resilience: North Carolina Art Now brings together 30 emerging and established artists working across the state. This group survey, featuring approximately 100 works, presents an expansive view of contemporary art in North Carolina both in terms of regional geography and artistic approaches.

The event is at Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is open now and continues through July 10.

With media ranging from traditional drawing, painting, sculpture and photography, to ceramics, textiles, performance and experimental video, the selected artists explore themes surrounding historical and current events, identity, loss and remembrance, and trauma and healing.

Artists include Elizabeth Alexander, Johannes Barfield, Kennedi Carter, Kimberley Pierce Cartwright, Jessica Clark, Steven M. Cozart, Julia Gartrell, Ayla Gizlice, Stephen Hayes, Clarence Heyward, JibadeKhalil Huffman, Ashley Johnson, Juan Logan, Jennifer Markowitz, Beverly McIver, Ambrose Murray, Bishop Ortega, Renzo Ortega, Sherrill Roland, Meg Stein, Saba Taj, William Paul Thomas, Lien Truong, Cornell Watson, Antoine Williams, Charles Williams, Jade Wilson, Stephanie J. Woods, Xiaowei Wu and Sam Digges Hunter.

This exhibition is organized by the Nasher Museum’s curatorial department: Molly Boarati, associate curator; Adria Gunter, curatorial assistant; Melissa Gwynn, exhibitions and publications manager; Lauren Haynes, Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher Senior Curator of Contemporary Art; and Marshall N. Price, Nancy A. Nasher and David J. Haemisegger Chief Curator and Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. Reckoning and Resilience: North Carolina Art Now is supported by Bank of America. Other 2022 exhibitions include: Jean Chaelot: Visions of Mexico, 1933 (through June 5, 2022); Roy Lichtenstein: History in the Making, 1948-1960 (Aug. 25, 2022-Jan. 8, 2023).

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Durham Short Takes

Durham Holiday Events

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1C Hotel in downtown 2 Durham was selected as the seventh best hotel in the South in the 2021 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. The complete list is at cntraveler. com/rca. n Cugino Forno is now open and serving Neapolitan-style pizza at 800 Taylor St. in Durham. For information, visit cuginoforno.com. n After completing a $980,000 renovation, City of Durham’s WD Hill Recreation Center reopened at 1308 Fayetteville St. For more information, call 919560-4292. n Raleigh’s Five Star Restaurant is expanding to Durham’s American Tobacco Campus later this year. n Biotech startup Kriya Therapeutics – with facilities in Research Triangle Park and Pallo Alto, CA, is setting up a rare disease unit in the 919 after acquiring Durham-based Warden Bio. n Queeny’s – featuring a variety of food and drink – is now open at 321 E. Chapel Hill St. in Durham. For information, call 919-641-2784. n A new ranking places Durham as the sixth best mid-size sports city in the U.S. The WalletHub.com analysis. Buffalo, NY and Green Bay, WI, topped the mid-size listing. Buies Creek, NC – home of Campbell University, was eighth in the small cities’ listings, which had Clemson, SC, as first. Boston lead the Best Large Sports Cities category. n Mr. Fries Man expects to open in January at 1105 W. Main St. in Durham.

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Boyz II Men, 8 pm; tickets $55-up. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Info: dpacnc.com; tickets: 919-680-2787.

1/28-30

RENT, 25th Anniversary Farewell Tour – part of thre WRAL Greatest Hits of Broadway; various times; tickets, $38.50up. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Info: dpacnc.com; tickets: 919680-2787.

2/11

Nashville Songwriters Special 20th Anniversary Live Benefit Show, presented by Loud Lemon Foundation – The Stories Behind Nashville’s Greatest Hits; 7:30 pm; tickets begin at $23.50. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Info: dpacnc.com; tickets: 919-680-2787.

2/22-27

Hadestown, part of Truist Broadway at DPAC series; various times; tickets, $35-up.

Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Info: dpacnc.com; tickets: 919680-2787.

2/22-27

The British Invasion, featuring live music of the Stones, Dave Clark 5, Animals, Kinks and more; 8 pm; tickets, $45up. Durham Performing Arts Center, 123 Vivian St. Info: dpacnc.com; tickets: 919680-2787.

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9 1 9 | H O L LY S P R I N G S

HOLLY SPRINGS CHAMBER

DEBRA KUFFNER HOPES TO GIVE STABILITY, ACCESS TO MEMBERS

By KAREN KHOURY

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ebra Kuffner arrived in North Carolina, by way of Arizona, to be closer to her family and lend her 20-plus years of experience in civic leadership, government operations, economic development, and community outreach to the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce.

The local business group’s new Executive Director, Kuffner sincerely knows she has the skills to reinforce knowledge and stability by making realistic commitments and following through on action items to rebuild trust and value.

“As a civic leader, I will provide leadership, connection, education and access to information and resources,” said Kuffner, who has an Urban Planning degree, coupled with Government Relations – plus a master’s degree in Tourism Development. “I will serve to represent the diversity of businesses and create opportunities for economic growth.”

DEBRA KUFFNER POSITION: RESIDENCE : AGE: EDUCATION:

HOMETOWNS: PETS: INTERESTS:

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Executive Director, Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce

Kuffner, who moved to North Carolina after living in Arizona and Miami, FL, plans to assist the local business community in a variety of ways.

“A key benefit to being the Executive Director of a Chamber of Commerce is that it’s my job to build relationships with our local community, civic and faith-based organizations,” she explained. “Thus, I have the opportunity to be involved with numerous organizations and help share their stories.”

Kuffner describes herself as both goal-oriented and compassionate, which is evident in her plans for the Holly Springs Chamber and herself as a resident of Holly Springs.

“In 2022, (the Chamber) will increase our workforce development efforts and cultural diversity outreach,” she stressed.

“These two areas are key to attracting talent and creating an inclusive and productive workforce. I intend, to engage residents and businesses alike.”

And, personally, she considers her greatest reward in life is helping kids to overcome barriers. She also enjoys taking scenic rides, exploring parks, buildings and architecture, international dining and floral photography.

All that and caring fo her 12-yearold Chihuahua, Titan — a pup that Holly Springs residents just might meet at a future Chamber function.

Karen Khoury is a regular contributor to 919 Magazine.

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As a civic leader,

Urban Planning degree, coupled with Government Relations, plus a master’s degree in Tourism Development Miami, FL; Queen Creek, AZ Titan (12-year-old Chihuahua) Building and architecture; exploring parks; eating international food

I will provide leadership, connection, education and access to information and resources.

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Holly Springs Events & Activities 2/11 Tentative date for

OFFICIAL RELEASE

Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Casino Night at 12 Oaks Country Club. To confirm, call 919-567-1796.

Holly Springs Hires A New Chamber Director Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Debra Kuffner as its new Executive Director.

Debra recently relocated from Arizona, where she spent the past eight years as the Marketng Specialist for the Town of Queen Creek, a fast-growing suburb in the Phoenix metro area.

Previously, Debra served as the Chief Operating Officer of the ScoMsdale Area Chamber of Commerce and the Director of Tourism for the Phoenix LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Debra brings 20-plus years of civic leadership experience and extensive knowledge of economic development, government operations and community outreach to Holly Springs.

"After a nationwide search to fill the Executive Director position, the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce is enthusiastic to have Debra's leadership and experience to elevate the Chamber to better provide for the growing Holly Springs business community,” said Board Chairwoman Tonya Palumbo.

“I am honored to lead the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce at a time when business and industry is facing unprecedented challenges,” Kuffner said. “I welcome this opportunity to serve the community and look forward to working with our partners and stakeholders to share ideas, amplify our business success stories and drive economic growth.”

A native of Miami, Florida, Debra received her B.A in urban planning/geography from Clark University in Massachusetts and her M.S. in destination marketing and community development from Arizona State University.

Key highlights from her professional career included serving as board chair for the Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix, founding the Growing Emerging Talent workforce development program, serving as a board member of the Pride and Joy Foundation, and leading the Queen Creek Citizen Leadership Institute.

This is the official release from the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce, related to the hiring of the new Executive Director. Offices of the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce are located at 344 Raleigh St., Ste 100, in Holly Springs. For more information, call 919-567-1796 or visit hollyspringschamber.org.

HOLLY SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL:

344 Raleigh St. #100, Holly Springs, NC 919-567-1796 info@hollyspringschamber.org

WEBSITE:

hollyspringschamber.org

MISSION:

To provide visionary leadership and grow our business community through advocacy, engagement and innovation.

Winter 2022

2/18 Celebrating the Power

of the Spiritual – a musical journey celebrating African American Music from its inception. through gospel, jazz, R&B, funk and hip-hop, 7:30 pm., Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine, Holly Springs; tickets, $18, adults (discount for seniors, youths).

Info: 919-567-4000, hsculturalcenter@hollyspringsnc.gov.

2/25-27 Purdue vs Princeton college baseball, 4 games (various times); Ting Stadium, 101 Sportsmanship Way, Holly Springs. Tickets, times: app.arts-people.com/index. php?actions=10&p=18.

3/4 Twain: The Devil and

the Deep Blue Sea, 7:30 pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine, Holly Springs; tickets, $18, adults (discount for seniors, youths); tickets, $18, adults (discount for seniors, youths). Info: 919567-4000, hsculturalcenter@ hollyspringsnc.gov.

3/5, 5/21 Route 55 Jazz

Orchestra, 7:30 pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine, Holly Springs; tickets, $10, adults (discount for seniors, youths); tickets, $18, adults (discount for seniors, youths). Info: 919567-4000, hsculturalcenter@ hollyspringsnc.gov.

3/17 Tentative date for

Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Business After Hours, hosted by Holly Springs Rotary Club. To confirm, call 919-567-1796.

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4/9 Holly Springs

Community Band, 7:30 pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine, Holly Springs; tickets, $14, adults (discount for seniors, youths); tickets, $5, adults (discount for seniors, youths). Info: 919567-4000, hsculturalcenter@ hollyspringsnc.gov.

4/30 SpringsFest 2022,

downtown Holly Springs. Information: info@hollyspringschamber.org.

5/12-14 Nunsense, 7:30 pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine, Holly Springs; tickets, $14, adults (discount for seniors, youths); tickets, $5, adults (discount for seniors, youths).

Info: 919-567-4000, hsculturalcenter@hollyspringsnc.gov 5/20 Comedian JJ

Barrows, 7:30 pm, Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W Ballentine, Holly Springs; tickets, $15, adults (discount for seniors, youths); tickets, $5, adults (discount for seniors, youths). Info: 919567-4000, hsculturalcenter@ hollyspringsnc.gov.

Ongoing Wednesdays

Holly Springs Kiwanis, 6:30-8 pm; Hickory Tavern, 401 Village Walk Dr, Holly Springs. Info: hollyspringskiwanis.org.

Saturdays

Holly Springs Farmers Market, 9 am-12 pm, 300 W Ballentine St, Holly Springs.

Info: 919-567-4000, hollyspringsnc.gov/319/Farmers-Market.

Wednesdays

Holly Springs Rotary Club, 7:30-8:30 am; The Block on Main (2nd Floor); 300 S Main St., Holly Springs. Info: hollyspringsrotary.org.

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919 | APEX Photos Courtesy Apex Farmers Market and Town of Apex.

2022 FARMERS MARKET Vipul Kumar

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Sean Rowlett

pex Farmers Market and Local Food Alliance has a new Board of Directors in 2022.

Vipul Kumar, an Apex resident, is now President of the organization.

An engineer by profession, he is the Global Practice Director at a technology company and also involved at an innovation center at NC State University campus. A married father of. two, he enjoys mentoring and coaching businesses and helping them grow.

Sean Rowlett – an Apex Farmers Market vendor – is the new Treasurer of the organization. A married father of four daughters, he has sold fresh, locally-sourced seafood in representation of Apex Seafood and Market for the last year.

Sarah Springer, who lives in downtown Apex, is the group’s new Secretary. A frequent market customer she is a wife, mother and passionate about connecting healthy food to the community, she is a professional Account Executive at a local software company.

Applications are now accepted for 2022 vendors at the Apex Farmers Market, which is non-profit and community operated.

Located in downtown Apex, the weekly market is family friendly and features live music and seasonal special events.

A NEW BOARD, NEW WINTER HOURS FOR DOWNTOWN EVENT

Sarah Springer

In addition to the Town of Apex, sponsors of the Apex Farmers Market include The Bowerbird Agency, Bach to Rock, Peak of the Vine, and the Apex Downtown Business Association.

Apex Farmers Market’s winter hours are 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first and third Saturdays December through March. The market offers free parking throughout the downtown area and is dog friendly for friendly, leashed dogs.

The organization is a non-profit committed to the health, wellness, and longevity of our community, (that) provides outreach through education regarding food production and accessibility, sustainable living practices, nutrition and more.

Apex Farmers Market is located at 220 N Salem St. in Downtown Apex.

For more information, visit apexfarmersmarket.com.

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own of Apex’s Black History Month Gallery Exhibition celebrates the artwork of Charlton Cole, Jan. 14 through March 1 at Halle Cultural Arts Center.

Cole, born on the island of Jamaica, likes to capture the beauty in nature. His landscape paintings usually start with an image on paper or on location “En plein air”.

With each painting, he uses an impressionistic technique to bring each piece to life.

To Cole, art is an expression of his personal feelings, the subject or colors that inspire him and his materials and technique. Sharing his love of art using colors, or whatever subject matter that inspires him to paint, is his primary goal.

The special event features a reception from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 25.

Halle Cultural Arts Center is located at 237 N Salem St, Apex. For more information, call 919-249-1120 or visit thehalle.org/1647/Black-History-Month-Gallery-Exhibition.

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Apex Short Takes

Apex Events & Activities

ake County Public School System board recently approved W renaming Apex High’s athletic field in honor of the late Kevin Todd, a much admired and beloved teacher and soccer coach at the school for nearly 30 years. The new name: Kevin E. Todd Field at Cougar Stadium. n Developer Reader Communities plans a new mixed use development with potentially 4,500 housing units in Apex.

The Veridea plan – on 1,067 acres near US 1 and NC 55 – also calls for about 4 million sq. ft. of additional non-residential development. n Jacques Lavielle of Apex High was named to the NC Soccer Coaches Association Boys Soccer 4A All-State team for the 2021 fall season. n The annual Triangle Russian Festival in Apex – scheduled for Jan. 12 – was canceled. n Apex High senior student Sarah Mitchell — who won the NC High School Athletic Association 4A State Cross Country Championship — was named the Gatorade North Carolina Girls Cross Country Player of the Year. n Marion Burke, of Conway, NC, won a $100,000 prize after buying a $20 Diamond Dazzler North Carolina State Lottery scratch-off ticket recently at the Breeze Thru on U.S. 64 West in Apex. A retired correctional officer, Burke received $71,016 after the required tax withholding, according NC State Lottery. n Monifa’s Southern Food is now open in Apex. Located at 841 Perry Road, serves Southern-style food, including fried Chicken, fried fish, fried pork chop, chopped BBQ collard greens and more.

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Winter 2022

Gallery Exhibition, celebrating the artwork of Charlton Cole; Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex.

Info, tickets: apexnc.org/Calendar.

2/5, 19 Super Fun Saturdays, arts and crafts for

children ages 4-12; 10:30 am-12:30 pm, first and third Saturdays; free; Halle Cultural Arts Center, 237 N Salem St, Apex. Info: 919-249-1120, apexnc.org/Calendar.

2/13 Tresidig presents Voyages, as part of the Classical Concert Series; Pianist and musicologist Amy Zigler with saxophonist Nicolas Lira and Mary Huntimer; program highlights compositions ranging from the romantic music of Dame Ethel Smyth, and the lyrical chromaticism of Lucie Robert, to recent works of the American composers Alex Shapiro, and Pulitzer-Prize-winner Jennifer Higdon; 3-5ofpm (doorsNC, open at 2:30 pm); tickets, Marion Burke, Conway, won a $100,000 prize after buy$15Diamond (adults), $12 (seniors), $10 (students 16-under); ing a $20 Dazzler North Carolina State Lottery scratchHalle Cultural Salem off ticket recently atArts the Center, Breeze 237 ThruNon U.S. St, 64 Apex.

West in Apex.

Info, tickets: apexnc.org/Calendar A retired correctional officer, Burke received $71,016 after the required tax withholding, according NC State Lottery.

Jan-Feb Winter Apex Farmers Market, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., 1st Saturday Jan & Feb only; 220 N Salem St. in Downtown Apex. Info: apexfarmersmarket.com.

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WAKE FOREST

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2021 Photo Courtesy Town of Wake Forest

TIM BAILEY RECEIVES WAKE FOREST HONOR

2021 Jon Ray Employee of the Year Tom Bailey, left, with Wake Forest Town Manager Kip Padgett

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urrent Streets Superintendent and recently appointed Interim Public Works Director Tim Bailey is the Town of Wake Forest “2021 Jon Ray Employee of the Year.”

A Town employee since 2015, Bailey was nominated for the award by several co-workers who praised his pleasant personality, innovative problem-solving, enthusiasm for his work, willingness to offer assistance, and commitment to the community.

A Zebulon native, Bailey graduated from Zebulon High School in 1989. He admitted to being “very surprised” yet honored to hear his name announced as this year’s winner.

“As Kip was reading the nomination, I was thinking the winner could have been several people within the town,” said Bailey. “He was near the end before I knew it was me that had been chosen. When he said that this person has been known to say ‘I don’t work for Public Works, I work for the Town of Wake Forest,’ I knew he was talking about me.”

Bailey also took a moment to acknowledge his fellow co-workers and the Town of Wake Forest.

“Wake Forest is very dear to me, and I will continue to my best to help out in any way I can,” he said. “I would like to say ‘thank you’ to the team of people I work alongside throughout the Town that makes Wake Forest such a great place to be.”

Town Manager Kip Padgett made the announcement recently at the Public Works Operations Center.

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Wake Forest is very dear to me, and I will continue to do my best to help out in any way I can.

TIM BAILEY Town of Wake Forest, 2021 Jon Ray Employee of the Year

The Jon Ray Employee of the Year Award is named after former Street Supervisor Jon Ray who passed away in November 2013. Padgett, along with a committee comprised of former EOY award winners, selects the Employee of the Year from nominations submitted by Town staff. This article is courtesy of the Town of Wake Forest, and it first appeared on the town’s website.

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WF FILM FESTIVAL ‘A LIGHT IN THE FOREST’ PLANNED FOR MARCH 4-5

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he Third Annual Wake Forest Film Festival is Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.

Themed as “A Light in the Forest”, the Film Festival will spotlight passionate, creative, and thought-provoking movies by some of today's most promising and accomplished local, national and international filmmakers.

The two-day film showcase will engage audiences with films of all lengths and genres, including short and feature, documentary, horror, animation, and student (high school and college).

Intended for both the general public and film professionals, the film festival is an opportunity for filmmakers to showcase their films in a unique location to a discerning audience.

Tickets are $15 and are on sale now (until sold out).

Other upcoming Wake Forest Renaissance Centre performances include: n Comedian Kelly Swanson – Who Highjacked My Fairy Tale, 7:30 pm, Jan. 8; award-winning storyteller, comedian and author explores her twisted journey to a happier ever after; general admission tickets, $15. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St. Info: 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen,org. n Shades of Gospel, featuring Pastor John P. Kee, 7:30 pm, Feb. 5; a celebration of Gospel music, featuring a six-piece band and backup singers.award-winning storyteller, comedian and author explores her twisted journey to a happier ever after; general admission tickets, $15; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St. Info: 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen,org. n Jackie Robinson, 11 am, Feb. 12; A biographical tale follows the baseball legend’s life; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St. Info: 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen,org. n Forest Moon Theatre presents The Diary of Anne Frank, 7:30-9 pm, March 11; Wendy Kesselman’s adaptation of this impassioned drama about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed storage attic; advance tickets — $15 adults, $13 student/senior, day of — $18 adults, $16 student/ senior; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St. Info: 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen,org. n Sons of Mystro, 7 p.m., March 24; talented brothers play more than 10 different genres of popular music, using the violin instead of their voices to express a song's lyrics; tickets, $12; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St. Info: 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen,org.

Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is located at 405 Brooks St. For information and tickets, call 919-435-9458 or visit wakeforestrencen,org.

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WAKE FOREST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL WHAT:

Two-day film showcase, featuring multiple genres

WHEN:

Friday, March 4 (All Day)

WHERE:

INFO:

Saturday, March 5 (All Day) Wake Forest Renaissance Centre 405 Brooks St. 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen,org.

You Can Never Have Too Many Friends.

Whether you are new to the community or just looking for a group of fun-loving women, Wakefield Women’s Club is a social club here for you!

Our members are from Wakefield, North Raleigh, Wake Forest and surrounding areas. We are a diverse group of women of all ages with a wide variety of interests and we welcome you to join us!

Please visit our website for more information: wwclub.org If you are interested in joining us as a guest please contact wwclub.membership@gmail.com.

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ECONOMIC FORUM DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST FEB. 3 AT WF RENCEN

ANNUAL UPDATE MAYOR’S DINNER EVENT AT RENCEN ON FEB. 21

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ake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones’ 2022 State of the Town Address & Dinner is 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre.

Presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club, the event features Mayor Jones reflecting on the successes and challenges of the Wake Forest community over the past year. She will also outline the goals the town will strive towards in 2022.

Advance tickets are $15 per person and include a catered meal and dinner music by the Heritage High School Jazz Ensemble. A limited number of tickets are available, so the event is expected to sell out. Dress for the occasion 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 invited to arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. at the conclusion of the dinner portion of the program. The mayor's address typically begins 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 on the Town website at wakeforestnc.gov.

Tickets can be purchased online with a credit card at https://bit.ly/WFStateofTown.

Tickets may also be purchased at the Renaissance Centre Box Office with cash, check or credit card. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is located at 405 S. Brooks St. in Downtown Wake Forest.

Wake Forest Business & Industry Partnership and the Wake Forest Area Chamber co-hosts the 2022 Economic Development Forum at 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3 at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, featuring keynote speaker Ted Abernathy.

Fee is $25 for Chamber members, and $35 for non-members.

Abernathy is the Managing Partner of Economic Leadership LLC, a consultancy that is currently working in more than a dozen states to develop economic and workforce strategies. He has 35 years of experience in directing economic development and workforce development programs, and his current projects include developing economic and workforce strategies in more than a dozen states and regions across the country, designing an economic development and innovation ecosystem for a new science city in Kenya, evaluating cluster opportunities ranging from value added agriculture to advanced technologies, building dashboards using advanced data analytics, and producing the annual Home of Future Thinking conference.

Over the past five years Ted has worked on close to 100 projects. He has developed plans for the eight states that comprise the Mississippi Delta, coauthored Reimaging Workforce Development, conducted a southern citizen input process on economic vitality for the Kettering Foundation, developed best practices in manufacturing and innovation for the U.S. Economic Development Administration, helped the Organization for International Investment create an economic development coalition to better attract foreign investment and help launch a new company that assesses and improves Group Leadership.

Breakfast and coffee will be provided, as well as a time to network with area businesses, government officials, and community leaders.

Sponsors include Pinnacle Financial Partners, ElectriCities of NC, Merritt Properties, North State Bank, The Loading Dock, Wake Electric Membership Corp., Cameron & Furman CPAs, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.

For more information or to register, visit wakeforestchamber.org, email liz@wakeforestchamber.org, or call 919-556-1519.

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North Wake Short Takes helan Perry is the new Principal at P Rolesville High. n Hassan Kingsberry is Wake Forest’s new Town Attorney. Selected from a pool of more than 50 applicants by the Board of Commissioners, Hassan is Wake Forest’s first Town Attorney who is also a Town employee. Attorneys with Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP represented the Town for the last several years, and will continue to be consulted on an as-needed basis. n Gwendolyn McLean – Instructional Specialist for Counseling and Student Services is now Assistant Principal at Harris Creek Elementary. n Wake Forest Area Chamber Foundation’s Young Entrepreneur’s Fair – sponsored by Gather Group – is Saturday, May 7, as part the 2022 Meet in the Street event. The Fair gives students ages 9-14 an opportunity to manufacture, market and sell their handmade products. Applications are accepted through Feb. 15 and can be accessed by visiting wakeforestchamber.org or calling the Chamber at 919-556-1519. n

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ric Betheil is now Assistant Principal at E Heritage High. n Michael Kline was named as a River Bend Middle Assistant Principal. n Jarrett Marlin, a teacher at River Bend Elementary, is now Assistant Principal at Rolesville High.

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North Wake Events & Activities

3/18 The Legacy Motown Revue, 7:30

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1/20 Business After Hours, 4-6 pm’

sponsored by Wake Forest Area Chamber, free to Chamber members; Hibiscus Event Center, 3209 Gresham Lake Rd, Ste 146, Raleigh. Info: wakeforestchamber.org, 919-556-1519.

2/3 2022 Economic Development

Forum, presented by Wake Forest Business & Industry Partnership and the Wake Forest Area Chamber, 7:30-9:30 am; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, at 405 S. Brooks St. Info: wakeforestchamber.org or 919-556-1519.

2/21 Mayor’s 2022 State of the Town

Address & Dinner, 6 pm; advance tickets, $15. Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, at 405 S. Brooks St. Info: wakeforestnc.gov.

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Light in the Forest’, various times; spotlights passionate, and thought-provoking movies by local, national and international filmmakers; tickets, $15; Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 Brooks St. Info: 919-435-9458, wakeforestrencen.org. p.m.; featuring tunes from the Drifters, the Coasters, the Jacksons, Temptations and more; Seby B. Jones Performing Arts Center, 501 N Main St, Louisburg.

Info: 866-773-6354, jpacarts.com.

3/26 Family Expo, 10 am-2 pm; 40 ex-

hibitor booths featuring local businesses, nonprofits, schools, camps and extracurricular activities offering resources, education and fun for the whole family – plus an Outdoor Kid Zone; sponsored by the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce. Info: wakeforestchamber.org or 919-556-1519.

Jan-Feb Wake Forest Farmers Mar-

ket, 10 am-12 pm Sat; 235 S Taylor St., downtown Wake Forest. Info: wakeforestmarket.org.

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IMPACT REAL NEIGHBORHOOD

UNITED WAY OF GREATER TRIANGLE’S

Here are the nine Neighborhood Impact local experts:

NEW STRATEGY EMPOWERS

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LOCAL LEADERS

nited Way of Greater Triangle’s

new funding strategy imagines how communities could progress if neighborhood leaders were trusted to define and decide on the best ideas to support their community's opportunities and solutions to its challenges.

The new strategy – called Neighborhood Impact – looks to local experts in addition to existing nonprofits to define what is right and wrong in their communities and decide on the systemic solutions needed within distinct Triangle neighborhoods and communities.

The initial investment is more than $100,000 in nine community organizers whose work impacts the Triangle. United Way worked in partnership with Dr. Terrance Ruth – Professor for NC State University’s College of Humanities and Social Sciences – to identify the leaders.

Neighborhood Impact has developed People, Place, and Proximity models to guide funding decisions and innovate existing systems of investment, community engagement, and storytelling. The following outcomes will be measured across each model: n Shifting power in definition and decision-making n Amplifying lived experience as expertise n Restoring community autonomy through reimagined systems United Way of the Triangle is located 800 Park Offices Drive, Ste 204, in Research Triangle Park. For more information, call 919-460-8687.

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YOUTH AND EDUCATION JUSTICE ADVOCATE TROY JOHNSON

Troy Johnson is the founder and visionary of YM4C (Young Men 4 Christ Enterprises, ym4c.org), a nonprofit organization that promotes character-based education, life skills, social vitality, and physical activity to young men ages 8-17.

Troy Johnson was born in New Jersey and raised in Georgia by his mother and his grandparents. It wasn’t until his early teens that he developed a consistent relationship with his father.

Now married with three children of his own, Troy is faced with raising children who are challenged with the society norms that include, but are not limited to bullying, social media shaming, peer pressure and popularity among teens. These things coupled with the tension between local law enforcement and the black community has given Troy the opportunity to be better and not bitter. Through the love of his children, the hurt of his past and a word spoken over his life, YM4C was born.

Troy Johnson uses culturally relevant activities to empower youth to gain social, emotional, educational, and professional skills they need to overcome disadvantages.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCATE FELICIA ARRIAGA, PHD

VOTING RIGHTS ADVOCATE BYRON LAWS

Byron is the Training & Capacity Building Manager for Wake County, returning to NC Counts Coalition in May 2021.

Byron has an educational background in Social Work earning his degree from North Carolina A&T State University in 2011.

Less than a month after graduating, Byron entered the Advance Standing Program at North Carolina State University where he received his Master of Social Work degree in 2012.

As a proud Raleigh native Byron has a passion for helping others regardless of their circumstances. Prior to joining NC Counts, Byron spent several years working in youth development with the Boys & Girls Clubs in Eastern North Carolina as well as here in Raleigh.

Byron is the co-founder of What’s The 919: A Raleigh Resource Guide, a collective of local leaders committed to bridging the gap between people and the information needed for them to be more informed and engaged citizens.

With the grant provided by United Way, Byron is creating a venue to engage community members in civic life, by providing culturally accessible information and action steps about complicated political topics and issues that directly affect the lives of his community members.

Felicia Arriaga is a Visiting Research Scholar at the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs teaching Race, Power, & Inequality and Race & Public Policy and a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Sociology in the criminology concentration at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. Felicia’s research interests are in the areas of race and ethnicity, immigration, and crimmigration (criminalization of immigration policy and procedure) aka La Polimigra.

Her forthcoming book Crimmigration NC (tentative title) highlights how federal immigration enforcement programs are implemented through local law enforcement in the new immigrant destination of North Carolina.

Felicia is originally from Western North Carolina.

YOUTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE YASMIN FOZARD Yasmin Fozard is a landscape architect who engages youth in opportunities for education on natural resources, landscapes, and the environmental ecosystems in and around North Carolina.

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MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE SONIA PADIAL

A mental health advocate and founder of Walk a Mile in Their Handcuffs Campaign, Padial has spoken against the state's involuntary commitment practices for people who need mental healthcare.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORM ADVOCATE KERWIN PITTMAN

Kerwin Pittman was born in Germany, but raised in Raleigh, NC. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Recidivism Reduction Educational Program Services, Inc. (RREPS), a nonprofit geared towards reducing the recidivism rate in North Carolina.

He is a social justice activist in the City of Raleigh with a particular focus on criminal justice. Kerwin also sits on the Racial Equity Task Force To Combat Structural Racism In The Criminal Justice System, headed up and created by Gov. Roy Cooper.

Kerwin believes in being a voice for the voiceless. He is also an author who penned the book “Love Yours: A Guide on How to Love Yourself,” a self-help book slated towards self-empowerment of love in one’s self.

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IMMIGRANT RIGHTS ADVOCATE MARIA MAYORGA Maria Mayorga is Latinx Civic Engagement Coordinator at Blueprint NC. In her role, she supports the civic engagement efforts of Latinx organizations statewide.

With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit management, she is passionate about access to higher education for first generation and Latinx youth.

Throughout her career Maria has worked on various education, immigration and direct services efforts with organizations like the Latino Coalition of Randolph County, NC Cooperative Extension of Randolph County, YWCA High Point Latino Family Center and Hispanic Federation. Maria has the privilege of serving on several local nonprofit boards, including Guilford Child Development, Guilford Partnership for Children, Sunrise-Amanecer, and Welfare Reform Liaison Project.

Maria was born in Nicaragua and has resided in North Carolina since 2003.

With the grant from United Way, Mayorga is organizing a Latinx Infrastructure to bring equity for this population into the world of philanthropy.

K9 Peppers and Raleigh Police Officer Michelle Lyman earn top honors Melissa is the pastor of Raleigh Mennonite Church, and a graduate of Duke University and Princeton Theological Seminary. She spent time studying in Israel/Palestine, Kenya, and England.

Much of her formation took place in the L’Arche community of Portland, OR. Now she prefers the Eno River and her garden in Raleigh. She is the chair of L’Arche North Carolina and a steering committee member in broad-based organizing in her county. Melissa’s writing has appeared in Christian Century, Sojourners, Geez, Anabaptist Witness, The Bias, Faith & Leadership, and Anabaptist Vision. From time-to-time she publishes academic writing. She and her spouse parent three children.

With funding from Neighborhood Impact, Melissa aims to directly fund neighborhood leaders to address the issues that precede police involvement in her community.

PASTOR AND AUTHOR MELISSA FLORERBIXLER

A TRUE TOP DOG RPD’S PEPPERS WINS DETECTION CHALLENGE

FOOD JUSTICE ADVOCATE KAMAL BELL Kamal Bell focuses on introducing STEM values to youth using agriculture as the pathway. He developed Sankofa Farms Agricultural Academy, which is a year-round program that focuses on educating students from different socioeconomic backgrounds about the importance of food production.

His goal is to educate diverse audiences about the importance of science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and mathematics (S.T.E.A.M.) while simultaneously developing food pathways of their own.

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K9 Peppers of the Raleigh Police Department is a true top dog – recently winning the first ever U.S. Police Canine Association’s Detection Dog Challenge.

Peppers won the Explosive Detection Dog division out of 10 canines and was named the Overall Top Detection Dog out of 20 canines.

Held at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, 10 narcotics dog teams and 10 explosives detection dog teams competed against each other to see which could find their respective substance – illegal narcotics and explosive substances – in the least amount of time.

The teams navigated obstacles and sorted through distractions to find the hidden items. They were scored on the accuracy of their search, perfection of their alert (telling the handler where the hide is), and the find itself (a combination of the ability of the dog and the handler to accurately tell judges where the hide is located).

K9 Peppers worked with K9 Officer Michelle Lyman, who has been a Raleigh Police Department for 17 years and a K9 officer for 11 years.

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Photo Courtesy of Wake Technical Community College Breaking ground at site of future Wake Tech Campus in Eastern Wake County

NC MUSEUM OF ART

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his year, North Carolina Museum of Art begins a transformative reinstallation of its East and West buildings, offering “a more dynamic experience of the arts for all through newly conceived thematic and interpretive galleries that connect the collection across place and time.”

The first complete reorganization since the opening of West Building in 2010, the reinstallation will feature major loans from North Carolina and from national and international museums. New, site-specific commissioned works will also be on view, alongside visitor favorites presented in new ways. Learn more from Director Valerie Hillings on Circa, the Museum blog.

To complete this work, some galleries will temporarily close: n Starting in January 2022: East Building collection galleries go off view to begin construction; its exhibition level, studio and performing arts spaces, and East Café remain open; featured works of art from of our African collection go on view in West Building n Starting June 1, 2022: West Building closes to the public All reimagined galleries will be on view and celebrated with a slate of events starting in October 2022, which will also commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Joseph M. Bryan Jr., Theater in the Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park and the opening of “A Modern Vision: European Masterworks” from The Phillips Collection – a ticketed exhibition sharing a selection of the most iconic works from America’s first museum of modern art, including artists Edouard Manet, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Wassily Kandinsky, Amedeo Modigliani, Pablo Picasso, and more.

For more and updated information and updates, visit ncartmuseum.org/peoplescollection in the coming months.

CHANGES IN 2022 MEAN A DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE

NEW RDU FLIGHTS

NONSTOP SERVICE SET TO LONDON, REYKJAVIK

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BREAKING GROUND A WAKE TECH CAMPUS IN EASTERN WAKE COUNTY

Wake Tech recently broke ground on a new educational and training facility in Wendell – a 106-acre site along the I-87/US 64 corridor in Eastern Wake County.

The site, near East Wake High, will be the college’s seventh campus. The first building on the new training site is projected to open for classes in the fall of 2023.

“The impact of this truly cutting-edge campus cannot be overstated,” said Wake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls. “It will have a profound effect on the growing communities in the eastern part of Wake County, reaching students who seek to improve their lives with new opportunities for growth, career advancement, and economic mobility.”

Phase 1 development is supported by the $349 million bond overwhelmingly approved by Wake County voters in 2018.

The next phase of development will include a fire training center with a simulated burn tower, smoke rooms and pond for water rescue traininwg, and an innovation pavilion. Future academic buildings will include STEM education, business and IT training, and facilities for shortterm non-degree programs.

Wake Tech is North Carolina’s largest community college, serving about 70,000 students each year. Wake Tech currently has six campuses and three training centers across Wake County.

Icelandair added Raleigh-Durham International Airport as the latest U.S. location serviced by the Icelandic carrier.

Four flights per week are planned to begin in May to Reykjavik’s Keflavik Airport utilizing a 160-seat Boeing 737 MAX-8.

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as we head into the new year and a new phase of recovery,” Michael Landguth, President and Chief Executive of the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority, said.

In addition, American Airlines announced it is reopening flights from RDU to London in April. The flights were suspended in March 2020 at the start of the pandemic.

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Region Short Takes ake Tech President Dr. Scott Ralls W was appointed to a federal telecommunications cross-agency working group that will collaborate to identify the current needs of the telecommunications industry workforce. n North Carolina Museum of Art’s “Art in Bloom” event – which brings floral designers who interpret works of art in the museum’s collection – begins March 16 and runs through March 20.

Tickets go on sale for members ($33) on Wed., Feb. 2. Non-members can purchase tickets starting Wed., Feb. 2 ($30). To purchase tickets or get more information, visit ncartmuseum.org. n Two adjoining parts of I-40 will honor University of North Carolina basketball coaches Dean Smith and Roy Williams.

The Roy Williams Highway will cover four miles in Orange County and the Dean Smith Highway will cover three miles in Durham County. n Transimpact ranked North Carolina as the most Amazon-obsessed State in the US. The nationwide survey analyzing more than 1,000 responses, and NC ranked first with an obsession score of 69.89 percent. n Guests at Raleigh-Durham International Airport’s Terminal 2 will have new dining options when RDU's new virtual kitchen opens for business in late spring., according to RDU. The new kitchen — which will feature several national and local food brands — will be entirely contactless, allowing people to order from their mobile device and pick up their meal from a secure locker. n Two Triangle-based scientists received the state’s highest honor, a North Carolina Award, for contributions to Coronavirus research. Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a lead scientist at the National Institute of Health, helped develop the Moderna vaccine; and Dr. Ralph Baric – a UNC Chapel Hill professor – was critical to Coronavirus research. n The newest building at the North Carolina State Fairgrounds now has an official name. During the 2021 fair, NC Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced the name at a ribbon-cutting ceremony (and with that announcement he surprised the man who supervised the building’s construction): The James Robert “Bob” Stanfield Natural Resources Center. n

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Region Events & Activities 1/24-30 Triangle Restaurant Week, a weeklong celebration of culinary excellence in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill and beyond; no tickets nor passes necessary, for special 2- and 3-course lunches and dinners participating restaurants and eateries. Info: trirestaurantweek.com.

2/3-20 Romeo and Juliet – Carolina

Ballet, various times; Fletcher Opera Theatre at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh.

Info: 919-996-8700, dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

2/3-5 Triangle Wine & Food

Experience, featuring acclaimed winemakers and celebrity chefs from all over the world, as well as thousands of donors and supporters; the three-day ticketed affair includes winery dinners at the Triangle’s top restaurants, wine tastings at area wine shops, and trade events.

TWFE weekend culminates in the Grand Auction, which features a huge selection of wine and food, and an exciting auction that features rare and incredible lots – with proceeds benefiting the Frankie Lemmon School & Developmental Center.

Information: trianglewinefood.org.

2/8 The FABBA Show, a tribute to ABBA, 7:30 pm; Fletcher Opera Theatre at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh. Info: 919-9968700, dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

2/10-12 Dancing in the Street:

The Music of Motown, North Carolina Symphony, various times; Meymandi Concert Hall at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh.

Info: 919-996-8700, dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

2/13 Super Bowl LVI, 6:30 pm

(approx.); live from SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on NBC and Peacock (streaming), teams TBD; halftime entertainment includes Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, and Kendrick Lamar.

2/18 Mitski with Chai, 8 pm; The Ritz, 2820 Industrial Dr, Raleigh. Info: 919424-1400.

2/19, 20 Monster Jam Motorsports Experience, featuring world class male and female athletes in truck competitions of speed and skill; PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh. Info: pncarena. www.919Magazine.com

3/1 Nickelodeon’s JoJo Siwa

D.R.E.A.M. The Tour, 7 pm; PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh.

Info: pncarena.

3/2 The Eagles: Hotel California

(played beginning to end, with), plus a greatest hits set; Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit – with Deacon Frey and Vince Gill; PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh. Info: pncarena, eagles.com.

3/4-5 Rachmaninoff Symphony #2,

North Carolina Symphony, 8 pm; Meymandi Concert Hall at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh. Info: 919-996-8700, dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

3/10-27 Snow White – Carolina Ballet, various times; Fletcher Opera Theatre at Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, 2 E South St, Raleigh. Info: 919-9968700, dukeenergycenterraleigh.com.

3/19 Winter Jam 22, Christian music’s

biggest multi-artist tour, featuring Skillet, Tauren Wells and more; 6 pm; PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh.

Info: pncarena.

3/27 Harlem Globetrotters, 3 pm; PNC Arena, 1400 Edwards Mill Rd, Raleigh. Info: pncarena.

4/23 Jimmy Buffet and the Coral

Reefer Band, 8 pm; Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, 3801 Rock Quarry Rd, Raleigh. Info: 919-831-6400, walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

5/7 AJR, 6:30 pm; Red Hat Amphithe-

atre, 500 S McDowell St, Raleigh. Info: 919-996-8500, redhatamphitheatre.com.

5/20 Foo Fighters, 6 pm; Coastal

Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh. Info: 919-831-6400, walnutcreekamphitheatre.com.

5/21 Tim McGraw: Live in the USA, 7

pm; Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek, Raleigh. Info: 919-8316400, walnutcreekamphitheatre.com. livenation.com/venue/KovZpZAEkeaA/ coastal-credit-union-music-park-at-walnut-creek-events.

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DURHAM, RALEIGH, CARY MAKE TOP 50

A new analysis ranks towns and cities seeing (or expecting) the most success coming out of the Pandemic economy – and the 919 is represented well on the list.

Durham ranked 35th, according to the study – just behind Menifee, CA, and ahead of Denton, TX. Raleigh wasn’t far behind, at 43rd. Cary came in 46th.

Murfreesboro, TN topped the list, followed by Nampa, ID; Meridian, ID; Conroe, TX; Mount Pleasant, SC; Bend, OR; Tempe, AZ; Vancouver, WA; Bellingham WA; and Seattle, WA. The study factored multiple statistics to identify “boomtowns”, such as population change, business growth, housing growth and changes in household income.

SOURCE: Bureau of Economic Analysis, SmartAsset

DRIVING DILEMMAS 2022’S LIST RANKS NC AS 4TH BEST TO DRIVE IN

Everyone hates being stuck in traffic. It makes us late – and causes many people’s tempers to flare up. It’s also quite bad for on drivers’ wallets. In fact, traffic congestion cost the average U.S. driver $564 in wasted time during 2021, with an average of 36 hours spent sitting in traffic.

The U.S. also has four out of the world’s 25 worst cities for traffic, and 19 of the worst 25 in North America. Due to COVID-19, though, traffic congestion has been well below pre-pandemic levels – 63 hours less per person, according to a new WalletHub survey and analysis.

But North Carolinians appear to have it better than most, with the state ranking 4th best for overall driving conditions and cost. Here are the states with the best situations for drivers:

BEST AND WORSE DRIVING STATES 1. Iowa 2. Oklahoma 3. Kansas 4. North Carolina 5. Texas

46. Maryland 47. California 48. Delaware 49. Rhode Island 50. Hawaii

The U.S. has a fairly good track record in these regards, but certainly doesn’t top the world list in specific categories, according to the analysis. For example, the World Economic Forum only places the U.S. at rank 17 of 141 when it comes to road quality.

SOURCE: WalletHub

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