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Was 2020 Just a Bad Dream?

PHOTOGRAPHY | Donovan Barnes CONTRIBUTORS Janis James, Buffy Mac, G. Cleveland Kilgore and Tildon Dunn

If you’re old enough to remember the hit TV show “Dallas” back in the late 70s and 80s, you will remember at the conclusion of season eight - a terrible tragedy that resulted in younger brother Bobby Ewing getting run over by a car and ultimately dying in the hospital.

So many viewers were distraught; it was like losing a family member. The ninth season came and went by without its popular character Bobby – played by actor Patrick Duffy. The viewer outcry continued while the show was on hiatus and the producers finally decided to bring Bobby back to the show.

Fast forward to the season 10 premiere (1986-1987) and the opening sequence featuring Bobby’s ex-wife (and now a grief-stricken former fiancé, Pamela Barnes Ewing) waking up from a terrible dream (all of season nine). She’s dazed and confused and hears the running water coming from the bathroom. She opens the glass shower door and Bobby turns around and says “Good Morning”. Dallas was well documented throughout the years and the “Dream Revelation” was considered one of the most bizarre plot lines of prime time television ever seen before.

Now, looking back at 2020, we can wish that it was all just a bad dream too; but, unfortunately, we know better. Our advertisers, residents, friends and family have all been impacted from COVID-19. Although we must go on, the losses have been many and the pain is very real.

This year, our focus at 919 Magazine will continue to be lifting up our community: Sharing information that we feel may be helpful for your health and wellness; strengthening our ties with local organizations; and doing our best at keeping the shine on those business owners and leaders who are making a difference in the 919.

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ARE YOU READY TO GET

Healthy?

WITH COVID-19 THREAT, NOW IS THE TIME TO IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL HEALTH, WELL-BEING

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f your new year’s resolution hasn’t already created an urgency to make 2021 your year to slim down and help your body improve it’s resistance, it’s time to rethink your priorities.

Most of us know why we need to take care of our bodies – and while many of us practice good eating habit to one extent or another. But, if we’re honest with ourselves, not all of us are maintaining a truly healthy lifestyle.

And while those unhealthy habits are always likely to cause us healthy-related problems, it’s now verified that – in the age of COVID-19 – an unhealthy body can result in a tragic death earlier than necessary.

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It’s a fact. According to the Cornell (University) Chronicle, “Patients who develop serious or fatal COVID-19 are disproportionately likely to have at least one major underlying health condition – such as diabetes, hypertension, obesity, cardiovascular disease, asthma, kidney disease or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.”

Of course, many of those conditions are present because of unhealthy habits – especially if you’re older.

So how about that New Year’s resolution now? Yep, it’s time to get going. Here are some ideas, tips, concepts and information that just might help you live longer – now that you’re motivated!

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Staying Well.

TIPS ON IMPROVING BOTH MENTALLY & PHYSICALLY

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SUPER BLUE FOODS

❤ Beans

Foods That Boost Energy and Immunity

Staying healthy can start with what you put into your mouth, according to Bluezones.com. By fueling your body with vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrient-dense foods, you’ll be setting yourself up for both short-term (fending off a cold or the flu) and long-term health.

Eat three to five of these “Super Blue Foods” daily and, according to the website, you will likely discover that these foods go far to boost your energy and immunity – and you’ll be less likely to turn to the sugary, fatty, and processed stuff that gives you the immediate (and fast-fleeting) “fix.”

(all kinds): black beans, pinto beans, garbanzo beans, blackeyed peas, lentils ❤ Greens: Spinach, kale, chards, beet tops, fennel tops ❤ Sweet potatoes: Don’t confuse with yams ❤ Nuts (all kinds): Almonds, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, Brazil nuts, cashews ❤ Olive oil: Green, extra-virgin is usually the best (note that olive oil decomposes quickly, so buy no more than a month’s supply at a time) ❤ Oats: Slow-cook or Irish steelcut are best ❤ Barley: Either in soups, as a hot cereal, or ground in bread ❤ Fruits: All kinds

❤ Green

or herbal teas as a spice or a tea ❤ Garlic: Sometimes eaten pickled on Okinawa, garlic is one of nature’s most powerful natural medicines ❤ Shiitake mushrooms: In soups, sauces, or stir fries, they contain more than 100 different compounds with immune-protecting properties ❤ Goat’s milk (consumed by Sardinian shepherds, used sparingly in pastas, soups, and grated over vegetables, it is rich in zinc and selenium, which are essential for optimal immune system activity) ❤ Turmeric,

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Be Cancer Aware.

ENJOY

Apples Asparagus Blueberries Broccoli and Cruciferous Vegetables Brussels Sprouts Carrots Cauliflower Cherries

USE CARE

Red and Processed Meats Alcoholic Drinks Sugar SOURCE: American Institute for Cancer Research

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Happiness lies, first of all, in health.

— George William Curtis American Writer

RECOMMENDATIONS TO PREVENT CANCER ❤ Be a healthy weight ❤ Be physically active

❤ Eat a diet rich in whole grains,

vegetables, fruits and beans

❤ Limit consumption of “fast foods”

and other processed foods that are high in fat, starches or sugars ❤ Limit consumption of red and processed meat ❤ Limit consumption of sugarsweetened drinks ❤ Limit alcohol consumption ❤ Don’t rely solely on supplements for prevention; meet nutritional needs with diet ❤ For mothers, breastfeed if possible ❤ After a diagnosis, follow health guidance and recommendations SOURCE: American Institute for Cancer Research CONTINUES ON PAGE 16

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AICR

30-day

CANCER PREVENTION CHECKLIST

❤ Try a new exercise ❤ S wap out red meat for chicken, fish or turkey ❤ Try a new vegetable ❤D itch the chips and replace with carrots or cucumbers ❤V isit aicr.org to make a cancer protective recipe ❤O rder water when eating out instead of a soda or an alcoholic beverage ❤ S kip the sugary drink and try fruit-infused water ❤V isit a farmers market and try seasonal produce ❤M ake a pitcher of infused water to drink for a week ❤K eep a water bottle with you and refill throughout the day

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❤ F ind an exercise buddy and walk more (and sit less) ❤ Eat meatless meals for a day ❤G rab a water bottle before you walk out the door ❤D o not eat overcooked or burnt meat ❤ Try a new fruit ❤E at 100% whole grains with at least 2 meals ❤A void tobacco products ❤R eplace meat with beans or lentils ❤A lways apply sunscreen whether it’s sunny or cloudy ❤W alk 1 mile (or more) ❤G rab a friend and take a group fitness class together ❤P ack your own healthy lunch instead of eating out

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❤ I f you’re sitting at a desk all day, take a 20-min walk break ❤ Go for a bike ride ❤M ake your own trail mix with nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a healthy snack ❤ Try a new lentil ❤T ake the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator ❤E at healthy snacks like nuts, fruit or cheese between meals ❤R eplace with processed meat on a sandwich with hummus or bean dip ❤R eplace rice with quinoa SOURCE: American Institute for Cancer Research

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Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness. — English Nobleman CONTINUES ON PAGE 18

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Staying Safe.

COVID-19 SAFETY TIPS: WHAT YOU REALLY NEED TO KNOW How to Slow the Spread? ❤W ear a mask to protect yourself and others

and stop the spread of COVID-19

❤S tay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths)

from others who don’t live with you ❤A void crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.

How to Protect Yourself When Going Out? ❤W ear a mask that covers your nose and

mouth to help protect yourself and others.

❤S tay 6 feet apart from others who don’t live

with you.

❤A void crowds.

❤A void poorly ventilated indoor spaces. ❤W ash your hands often with soap and

water. Use hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.

What to Do If You're Sick?

❤S tay home except to get medical care.

❤ I solate yourself from other members of

your family to prevent spread to them and the people that they may have contact with, like grandparents.

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❤E ven if you don’t feel sick, you can spread

COVID-19 to others. ❤G et care immediately if you are having emergency warning signs, like trouble breathing, pain or pressure in chest.

How to Get a COVID-19 Test?

❤ I n Wake County, visit covid19.wakegov.

com/testing. In Durham County, visit dcopublichealth.org. ❤ I f you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first. ❤ I f you have symptoms of COVID-19 and choose to not get tested, it is important to stay home.

How to Cope with the Stress?

❤T ake breaks from watching, reading or

listening to news stories.

❤U nwind by doing yoga, listening to music,

or gardening.

❤F ind new ways to connect with family and

friends, get support, and share feelings.

❤E at healthy foods and get enough rest. ❤E xercise regularly.

❤C onnect with your community, organiza-

tions and church.

❤A void tobacco, and excessive use of alcohol

How to Get Vaccinated? ❤ I n Wake County health care workers

and anyone 65 and older can join the COVID-19 vaccine waiting list by calling 919-250-1515 or visiting covid19. wakegov.com/vaccine. ❤D urham County residents may visit dcpublichealth.org.

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Is It Safe to Travel During Pandemic?

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5 WAYS STUDENTS CAN CARE FOR THEMSELVES ❤F ind creative ways to spend time

safely with friends, like virtual movie parties. ❤D o something you enjoy outside, such as going to the park or for a run. ❤T reat yourself to health snacks and get enough sleep ❤M ake time to relax by reading, listening to music, or exploring a new hobby. ❤T alk to someone you trust if you or a friend feels bad.

ccording to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevents, travel can increase your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

If you are considering traveling, here are some important questions to ask yourself and your loved ones beforehand.

These questions can help you decide what is best for you and your family.

Are you, someone in your household, or someone you will be visiting at increased risk for getting very sick from COVID-19? If you get infected you can spread the virus to loved ones during travel and when you return, even if you don’t have symptoms. If your household includes one or more individuals at increased risk for severe illness, all family members should act as if they, themselves, are at increased risk.

Are cases high or increasing in your community or your destination? The more cases in your community of origin or at your destination, the more likely you are to get and spread COVID-19 as a result of your door-to-door travel.

Are hospitals in your community or your destination overwhelmed with patients who have COVID-19? To find out, check state and local public health department websites.

Does your home or destination have requirements or restrictions for travelers? Check state and local requirements before you travel. During the 14 days before your travel, have you or those you are visiting had close contact with people they don’t live with?

SOURCE: CDC

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES

American Institute for Cancer Research aicr.org Centers for Disease Control & Prevention cdc.gov Wake County Health covid19.wakegov.com Durham County Public Health dcopublichealth.org.

Blue Zones bluezones.com

SOURCE: cdc.gov/coronavirus

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The following activities can put you at higher risk for COVID-19: ❤G oing to a large social gathering like a wedding, funeral, or party. ❤A ttending a mass gathering like a sporting event, concert, or parade. ❤B eing in crowds like in restaurants, bars, fitness centers, or movie theaters. ❤B eing on trains, buses, in airports, or using public transportation. ❤T raveling on a cruise ship or river boat.

If you decide to travel, be aware that travel may increase your chance of spreading and getting COVID-19. Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

If you do decide to travel, be sure to take these steps during your trip to protect yourself and others from COVID-19: ❤C heck travel restrictions before you go. ❤G et your flu shot before you travel. ❤B ring extra supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer. ❤K now when to delay your travel. Do not travel if you or your travel companions are sick. ❤W ear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public settings, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs such as airports and stations. ❤A void close contact by staying at least 6 feet apart (about 2 arm lengths) from anyone who is not from your travel group. ❤W ash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol). ❤A void contact with anyone who is sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

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FORGING NEW

CLOER FAMILY BELIEVES WINE IS BEST WHEN SHARED WITH FAMILY…AND WITH FRIENDS

By JANIS JAMES

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t Cloer Family Vineyards, “Wine is Best When Shared With Family and Friends” is not just a marketing slogan – it’s real.

Started in 2010 by Tam and Pam Cloer, the winery – located on an 18-acre second-generation working farm in Apex – features five varieties of wines produced on-site, plus tastings, tours, and private events.

But this unique treasure in the 919 had humble beginnings.

“Tam, who graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Horticulture, developed an interest in winemaking as a young man when he befriended an elderly neighbor with a penchant for home winemaking,” said Pam, noting that her husband worked full-time with the family’s decades-old residential and commercial nursery and landscaping operations, Cloer Nursery.

“For years, Tam visited this neighbor’s basement winery and worked by his side learning the basics. After the neighbor passed away and bequeathed all of his winemaking equipment to Tam, he officially adopted the art as a hobby.”

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In 1995, drawing on his personal winemaking experience and his agricultural knowledge, Tam started experimenting with growing grapes on his family farm. He initially planted roughly 3,000 vines across five acres – consisting of vinifera (blended varieties) and French Hybrid grapes. Despite the fact that these grapes were recommended for this area of the country at the time, it soon became apparent that they are not well suited for the warm, humid climate of the 919. The Cloers fought mold and mildew almost constantly and their vineyards were plagued with pests and diseases.

Finally, after spending nearly 12 years troubleshooting, Tam pulled up all the vines in his vineyards; and working with a team of NC State researchers to analyze existing research and data from his own vineyards – decided to replant with Muscadine vines (a native grape variety actually discovered by Sir Walter Raleigh’s explorers in North Carolina’s Outer Banks in the 1500s, according to Pam).

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Located on a Family Farm in Apex, Cloer Family Vineyards Grows Its Own Grapes, And Produces Its Wines On-Site.

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Located on a Family Farm in Apex, Cloer Family Vineyards Grows Its Own Grapes, And Produces Its Wines On-Site.

We literally live where we work, so every visitor is a guest to our home.

PAM CLOER, Cloer Family Vineyards

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As expected, the new vines thrived. During harvest, Tam and his wife Pam hosted picking parties – inviting friends and family to help pick (and eat) the ripe fruit. After much experimenting and taste testing, they shared their new wines at dinner gatherings and gave them as gifts.

Then came the idea of expanding the hobby into something more.

“We had been making wine in our kitchen for a few years and based on the feedback he received, Tam was confident he was making good quality wines,” Pam said. “That, combined with his love for the agricultural process and opportunity it created for family time, convinced him to take his passion to a new level.”

The Cloers mapped out a plan to build a winery where they could share their wines with family and friends – both old and new – in a relaxed and comfortable environment. They wanted to create a place that fit with their farm and southern roots – so they decided to house the Cloer Family Vineyards winery in a red barn-style building on the farm.

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“We literally live where we work, so every visitor is a guest to our home,” Pam said, adding that Cloer Family Winery is the only family-owned farm in the Raleigh area that grows its own grapes and produces it’s own wines on site.

The Cloers grow and harvest two different varieties of muscadines, each with a very unique flavor.

“Carlos is a semi-sweet white muscadine wine that pairs well with spicey foods, seafood or Mexican cuisine,” Pam explained. “A friend of ours said it was ‘a refreshing taste of Southern hospitality in a bottle!’ And Noble is our semi-sweet red muscadine wine, that can be enjoyed by itself or paired with chocolates or pizza.”

Cloer Family Vineyards also offers other varieties produced onsite in Apex, utilizing grapes sourced from Western North Carolina. “Veranda is a blended white wine consisting of Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc,” Pam explained. “Our semi-sweet Veranda is an “anytime” wine that also pairs well with chicken, pasta or seafood.

“Our Riesling starts with an easy-going dryness followed by a hint of peach and apricot, finishing with a little sweetness,” according to Pam “This wine pairs well with fish, especially sushi, lemon pasta and sharp hard cheeses, like Gruyere or Gouda.

“And Matador is our proprietary house Merlot,” she noted. “This is a medium-bodied wine that we barrel age for 18 months in neutral American and French Oak. This wine pairs well with hardy pasta and beef.”

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Tam (Cloer), who graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Horticulture,

developed an interest in winemaking as a young man.

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CLOER FAMILY WINERY YEAR STARTED: OWNERS: WINES:

CURRENT HOURS: ADDRESS: PHONE: EMAIL: WEBSITE: OTHER INFORMATION:

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2010 Tam and Pam Cloer Veranda (house white), Riesling, Matador (house red), Carlos (sweet white Muscadine), Noble (sweet red Muscadine) 12-5 pm, Fridays; 11 am-5 pm, Saturdays 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex 919-387-5760 cloervineyards@bellsouth.net cloerfamilyvineyards.com Due to COVID restrictions, winery currently operating outside; if weather is questionable, call before visiting.

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In addition to tours and tastings, the winery normally hosts a lot of private events – such as bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers and anniversary parties (though not weddings or receptions); however the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions have definitely altered the experiences. “Currently we are not doing tours or tastings indoors,” Pam said. “But we created wine flight boards that guests take to their table to enjoy a sample of all five of our wines (it’s like doing a tasting, but at your seat).”

Pam indicated the wine flight boards are so popular, the winery will continue to offer them even when inside tastings again are allowed. The winery also now sells wine by the glass and by the bottle.

“Cloer Family Vineyards offers a unique experience for visitors,” Pam said. “We engage in every step of the winemaking process right on our farm.” And the entire Cloer family is involved in the process: Tam manages the vineyard and makes the wine, while Pam and their two daughters, Taylor and Ashley, assist with other duties like harvesting, bottling, labeling, marketing, sales and more.

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“We welcome our guests to enjoy wine flights, relax on the grounds with a picnic and a bottle of wine, or even reserve the entire winery for a private event,” Pam stated. “A member of the family will always greet you upon arrival. There’s no stress, and no pressure; just friends relaxing and enjoying great wines in a beautiful setting – as it should be.”

Janis James is a regular contributor to 919 Magazine, and a big fan of North Carolina wines.

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Cloer Family Vineyards offers a unique experience for visitors. We engage in every step of the winemaking process right on our farm.

PAM CLOER, Cloer Family Vineyards

TAM AND PAM CLOER PROFILE OWNERS: Cloer Family Vineyards EDUCATION: Tam – Horticulture Degree, NC State Pam – Industrial Relations Degree, UNC-Chapel Hill HOMETOWNS: Tam – Apex; Pam – New Bern CHILDREN: Taylor – NC State University sophomore; Ashley Cloer, Green Level High junior PETS: Molly (dog); Grayson (cat); Kiss (horse) and sheep (Winston, Samantha, Lizzy, Landen, Winter and Willow) FAVORITE WINES: Cloer Family Carlos (Tam); Cloer Family Riesling (Pam) INTERESTS: Running (Tam); tennis (Pam) FAVORITE GETAWAY: The mountains; visiting other wineries BEST VACATIONS EVER: Trip to Banff, Canada

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UMSTEAD COALITION PHOTO, ILLUSTRATION CONTESTS NOW ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

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he Umstead Coalition’s Annual Photo & Illustration Contests – so photographers and artists are advised to begin working now on submissions now, as the deadline is June 27.

The photo contest – “Catch the Spirit of William B. Umstead State Park” and Exhibit features photography of the park, its structures and nature. Adult categories are “Where are Your Footprints”, “Stories in Stone” and “In the Wild”. Youth categories (age 16 and under) are the same.

Prizes for First, Second and Honorable Mention include: n Featured in a special exhibit at the Umstead State Park Visitor Center n Complimentary Umstead State Park calendar n One-year household membership for The Umstead Coalition Winning photos also will be posted on The Umstead Coalition website. Photos must be taken in the park to be eligible.

Illustrations (drawings) featuring or inspired by plants, animals, landscape or historic features within the park will be accepted. Graphic illustrations should be submitted as an illustrator file compatible with C55 (but EPS, JPG TIP or Photoshop files also are accepted).

Multiple winners are possible and each will: nB e featured at Park Visitor Center nB e featured on items supporting the park nR eceive a one-year household membership for The Umstead Coalition nB e posted on The Umstead Coalition website Winning illustrations will be featured on displays at the Park Visitor Center, commemorative T-shirts and similar items that support the park.

All winners are also encouraged to attend the exhibit reception (date and location to be determined).

Visit umsteadcoalition.org for complete information and rules – and how to submit entries.

CLEARED FOR FINAL APPROACH. 1st Place Flora and Fauna.

Photographer: Jeff Wald

2020 CONTEST WINNERS

UMSTEAD PARK. 2nd Place.

Illustrator: Journey Daniels

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Long-time Brier Creek area resident Joe Borrelli

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TEACHING PICKLEBALL Joe Borrelli Now Offering Instruction in Morrisville

Long-time Brier Creek area resident Joe Borrelli – an International Pickleball Teachers Professional Association (IPTPA) Certified Level II Pickleball Coach – is now offering pickleball instruction at NetSports in Morrisville.

With Pickleball Carolina – premier source for pickleball coaching for beginner to advanced players in the Raleigh Metro Area – Borrelli provides both private and group lessons. Both beginners or current players hoping to improve their game can get information or make an appointment at pickleballcarolina@gmail.com or 919-426-1110 for an appointment.

NetSports houses five pickleball courts available 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 3717 Davis Drive in Morrisville. Court rental is $20 per court for each two hour time slot. Court time can be reserved at netsportsnc.com by clicking the pickleball link on the home page. Players need to check in at the front desk upon arrival to sign a waiver and pay the court fee.

Email pickleball@netsportsnc.com for more details.

Borrelli- the North Carolina Junior Pickleball Regional Coordinator, Region 4 (Triangle) – also works as a consultant to Swing Racquet and Paddle in developing an all racquet sports facility near Brier Creek in Raleigh.

For more information, call 919-426-1110 or visit pickleballteachers.com.

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The 17th annual Jingle Bell Invitational Golf Extravaganza charity event in December Annual at Brier Creek Country Club was changed significantly – due to COVID restrictions.

Brier Creek According to Brett Williams, Committee CC Event Chairperson for the traditional holiday 2020’s staggered event was at Supports happening, the driving range and featured a putting Charity contest, a chip-off contest, and a long drive competition. “And, of course, lots of fellowship,” the Brier Creek resident added.

Even with the limitations, participants and donors, raised $9,670 for the Raleigh Rescue Mission and the Durham Rescue Mission. Since it’s beginning, the special event has raised nearly $170,000 for the charities.

For more information on donating or participating in the 2021 event, email jinglebellgolf@gmail.com

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A new Hendrick Automotive Group dealership – Reggie Jackson Airport Honda – plans to open at Lumley Road and Mount Herman Road late this year. Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority approved the lease in late 2020.

2020-2021 Parent Teacher Association memberships are still encouraged at Brier Creek Elementary. BCES PTA Chapter accepts parents, grandparents and friends to join the support organization. Dues are only $8 a year – and no volunteering time is required. Jeannie Sollars is this year's Board President. Other board members include Erin Lewis, James Hales, Shelita Alston, Christina Gordon, Kara Damico, Sharmila Mekala, Ashleigh Hales, Launiece Newton, Dallas Baker, Anju Devanur and Principal Kathy Livengood.

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MATT JAMES ON ABC 11 SANDERSON HIGH GRADUATE FEATURED ON ‘THE BACHELOR’

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eason 25 of “The Bachelor” on ABC Television Network began in early January, featuring Matt James, a graduate of Sanderson High in North Raleigh.

The weekly show features a single bachelor dating multiple women over several weeks – narrowing down the list to find “his true love”.

James, a Raleigh native, also played football at Wake Forest University, where he was a wide receiver.

The Bachelor airs locally on WTVD ABC11.

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SPRING YOUTH SOCCER REGISTRATION FOR LEAGUES UNDER WAY FOR AGES 4-8

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egistration for City of Raleigh Youth Spring Soccer Leagues continues through Jan. 31.

For boys and girls ages 4-8 of all skill levels, these leagues are intended to promote the interest in soccer among young athletes and teach the fundamentals and rules of the sport.

All teams are coached by trained and certified volunteer coaches. Participants will experience playing in a team sport, with an emphasis on sportsmanship, fair play and fostering a love for the game.

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Cost is $55 for Raleigh residents, and $70 for non-residents, and includes a jersey and socks. Team placement is scheduled for February, with competition beginning in early March – and continuing through early June. All leagues will play and practice at Williams Park, 1525 Lynn Road in North Raleigh.

Register participants at local community centers or at reclink. raleighnc.gov.

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CHESTERBROOK ACADEMY OFFERS NORTH RALEIGH CAMPUS TOURS

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

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

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

In the elementary years, we provide a rigorous curriculum for the core subjects of language arts, mathematics, social studies, science, foreign language and the arts that meets or exceeds state standards.

Our curriculum was developed by our education department – which is a team of highly skilled experts in curriculum design, instruction and assessment.

Our teachers meet the needs of each student by enriching the curriculum to provide additional help or greater challenge. They seek opportunities to incorporate technology tools in all aspects of classroom interac-

tions. Project-based learning, field trips and exploration opportunities on our six-acre wooded campus help students connect their academic knowledge to the real world and learn to collaborate with others.

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

For information or to schedule a campus tour, call 877-981-4091 or visit NorthRaleigh.ChesterbrookAcademy.com.

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RIVER BEND PARK

North Raleigh’s Newest City Park Offers River, Greenway Access, More

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new, nearly 25-acre city park is now open in North Raleigh.

Located at 5610 Wallace Martin Way, River Bend Park includes free parking, restrooms, a playground, a kayak launch and access to the Neuse River Greenway.

Specific features of River Bend Park include: n A rubberized safety surface for the playground that features a multi-direction swing, slides, and a climbing boulder n Launch site on the Neuse River for small non-motorized crafts, including canoes and kayaks n General parking and kayak/canoe trailer parking n Designated kayak/canoe unloading/loading area near the river launch n Full access to the Neuse River Greenway trail n Restrooms n Two large climbing boulders with netting to climb up on, and two spring riders shaped like a bear and a horse on the playground

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The park concept began in 2012, when the City of Raleigh purchased 24.97 acres north of the intersection of US Highway 401 and Interstate 540 from the Developer of 5401 North as a potential neighborhood park site. Raleigh citizens approved the 2014 bond referendum for parks, which allocated $2 million dollars for park master plan development and phase one construction of the River Bend Park site.

The park master plan process began in 2015 with the completion of a System Integration Plan and a Situation Assessment and approved a Citizen Planning Committee to develop and recommend a community-supported plan. In addition to the CPC, the City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department planned a series of public meetings to solicit input on the River Bend Park Master Plan.

Working on the park development included Project Lead Lora Greco and two contractors: CLH Design, P.A. (Landscape Architect), and TCC Enterprises, Inc. (General Contractor).

River Bend Park is located at 5610 Wallace Martin Way in North Raleigh. Generally, all city parks are open from dawn to dusk every day.

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MISSING TEEN FOUND

Photo Courtesy Wake County Emergency Medical Services

Wake Paramedics’ Instinct Leads to True Identification

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hen responding to the scene of a call, Wake County Emergency Medical Services staff members are hyper-focused on the task at hand: Providing top-notch care. But two local paramedics recently demonstrated how the job doesn’t stop once the emergency is over.

Late last year, a call came in about a teenager wandering the streets in North Raleigh. Paramedics Nicholas Naylor and Rick Reynoso responded, along with law enforcement. After treating and transporting the patient to the emergency department at WakeMed Health & Hospitals, something didn’t sit right with Naylor and Reynoso.

“I have studied about human trafficking, an issue so great around our area, this nation and the world,” Naylor said.

“Immediately, when we began to assess this situation, red flags were raised.”

They searched the patient’s name online – and up popped a tweet from a police department in another state. The patient was reported missing.

“Things just didn’t match up as we were talking to her,” said Reynoso. “Here she is, eight hours from home with no family nearby. I would’ve been very worried if it was my kid, and I’d want people to follow up to be sure she was okay.”

Naylor and Reynoso advised the hospital about the situation, and hospital staff were able to contact the patient’s family.

The teenager later was discharged to the care of a relative.

“Our EMS professionals are committed to serving our community, and they go above and beyond every day,” said Dr. Jose Cabañas, Wake County EMS director/medical director. “During these unprecedented times, there are a lot of demands on public safety providers. It’s

Wake County Paramedics Nicholas Naylor and Rick Reynoso

important to take the time to listen to your instincts. As we’ve seen in this case, it can really make a difference.”

Naylor and Reynoso both joined Wake County EMS in 2017. “This has been a challenging year for everyone, especially with the holidays approaching,” Cabañas said. “The dedication and care shown by our local first responders is something we can all be thankful for.”

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$1 BILLION PROJECT

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40-ACRE MIDTOWN EXCHANGE INCLUDES RETAIL, HOMES, MORE Rendering of new Midtown Exchange project

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new 40-acre North Raleigh development – Midtown Exchange – is expected to include a mix of residences, world-class workspaces, a convention center, an upscale hotel, central greenspace, high-end shops and restaurants.

The new Midtown project will transform what is currently undeveloped property into an urban destination featuring 21st Century architecture and an urban greenspace with interactive water features, according to real estate development firm Dewitt Carolinas Inc. The total value of the project is estimated at over $1 billion.

"We are excited about this opportunity to be a part of Raleigh's continued growth and prosperity by introducing an

Midtown Exchange embodies our vision for a home grown, collaborative community that will be the gathering place for many generations to come.

inspired new community to the list of the region's growing accolades," said Todd Saieed, CEO and co-founder of Dewitt Carolinas Inc. "Midtown Exchange embodies our vision for a home grown, collaborative community that will be the gathering place for many generations to come."

Dewitt Carolinas began acquiring the property in 1999 and completed the land assemblage and acquisition in 2017.

The site will include: n 790,000 sq. ft. of Class A office space n A convention center with rooftop dining and entertainment, featuring exceptional views of downtown Raleigh n Over seven acres of greenspace with water features and park amenities that will tie into the city's existing greenway n 125,000 sq. ft. of retail and restaurant space n 300 hotel rooms n 1,275 apartments, condos and townhomes n 300 senior living Units "We envision Midtown Exchange to be a destination unlike any other in Raleigh,” Saieed said. “This will be a place where family entertainment converges with high-end offices and high-rise living, world class conferences and inspiring outdoor spaces. We are excited about introducing this urban enclave to Raleigh's thriving future."

For more information, visit dewittcarolinas.com.

TODD SAIEED CEO and Co-founder Dewitt Carolinas Inc.

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Illustration by Anthony Hutchings. © Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences

Artist’s rendering of battling Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops horridus

DUELING DINOSAURS NC MUSEUM WILL LAUNCH GLOBAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROJECT

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riends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is gifting the Dueling Dinosaurs — a pair of the world’s most popular dinosaurs, Tyrannosaurus rex and Triceratops horridus — to the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.

Rapidly buried together in a single event, the Dueling Dinosaurs are a Cretaceous cold case 67 million years in the making. The specimen includes the best-preserved skeletons of Triceratops and T. rex unearthed to date — including the only 100 percent complete skeleton of T. rex yet discovered — preserved together in a potential predator-prey encounter.

The dinosaur carcasses have not been studied and remain entombed within sediment from the Montana hillside where they were discovered. Because of these rare burial conditions, each bone is in its natural position and Museum scientists will have access to biological data that is typically lost in the excavation and preparation processes.

Entombing sediment preserves extraordinary features such as body outlines, skin impressions and other soft tissues, as well as injuries and potential evidence of interaction, such as tyrannosaur teeth embedded in the Triceratops body. This distinct preservation will provide Museum paleontologists with an unprecedented opportunity for research and education as they work to uncover the fossils and learn from them in the years to come.

“It is an immeasurable honor to welcome these specimens as they take up permanent residence here at the Museum,” said Jason Barron, chair of the Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. “Dueling Dinosaurs is a singular find; we are incredibly grateful to our supporters for making this a reality and allowing our visitors – in-person and virtual alike – to experience this journey with us.”

“Becoming the home of the Dueling Dinosaurs is further evidence that the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is one of the finest museums in the world,” said Susi Hamilton, secretary of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural

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Resources. “We look forward to inviting dinosaur lovers of all ages to experience this awe-inspiring fossil and learn from our talented team of paleontologists as they undertake a one-of-a-kind research project to uncover and analyze them.”

In conjunction with the fossil acquisition, design is nearing completion on a globally unique, behind-the-scenes visitor experience at the Museum in downtown Raleigh. The exhibit will be the first physical expansion of the Museum in a decade and will build on its sustained leadership in public engagement with scientific research.

“The Museum is thrilled to have the unique opportunity to house and research one of the most important paleontological discoveries of our time,” said Dr. Eric Dorfman, director and CEO of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. “Not only are we able to uncover unknown details of these animals’ anatomy and behavior, but our new dedicated facility and educational programs will allow us to engage with audiences locally, across North Carolina, and worldwide.”

A CHARITABLE STATE North Carolina 17th On New National Giving List

NC ranked 17th on a new list of Most Charitable States for 2021.

The list was created by calculating various factors, including volunteer rate, share of population who do favors for their neighbors, and the amount of money that people would lend their neighbors in need.

Utah, Minnesota, Maryland, Oregon and Ohio topped the list by WalletHub. Arizona, New Mexico, Louisiana, Mississippi and Rhode Island were at the bottom of the rankings.

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RALEIGH COUNCIL NAMES MARCHELL ADAMS-DAVID

A NEW CITY MANAGER

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archell Adams-David is the City of Raleigh’s new City Manager.

Adams-David was chosen from a competitive pool of about 60 candidates with a wide variety of knowledge, skill and experience in state, county and local government. A native North Carolinian, Adams-David has more than two decades worth of experience working in local government in her hometown of Hamlet, as well in Raleigh.

“Today is a great day for the City of Raleigh. I couldn’t be more excited about the Council’s unanimous decision to make Marchell Adams-David our next City Manager,” said Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin. “She is someone who has worked for more than 27 years in local government, who understands our City and community, and who represents the true embodiment of what it means to be in public service.”

Adams-David is someone who has a great combination of experience and vision and is exactly who Raleigh needs right now to help address the challenges we face today and in the future, the mayor stressed. “I look forward to working together with Marchell as we continue to move our city forward.”

Adams-David served as an Assistant City Manager for the City of Raleigh since 2014. Her primary areas of responsibility include: Housing & Neighborhoods, Fire, Police, Information Technology, Internal Audit, Emergency Communications (911), Emergency Management & Special Events, and the Office of Equity & Inclusion.

“This is certainly a big moment for me and my family, but more importantly, this is a significant moment for our city. I hope to represent what change and progress can mean and it is my goal that we can continue to build on the positive foundation we’ve already established and find new ways to expand how

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we connect and serve our growing, diverse community moving forward,” Adams-David said. “I am honored to serve our Capital City during this critical period in our history. I welcome this opportunity and am energized and committed to helping Raleigh grow into the best version of itself.”

Adams-David is a two-time graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill, where she earned her B.A. in Public Policy Analysis with an emphasis in State & Local Administration and her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Public Management. She was an instructor at Richmond Community College and served as an adjunct professor for the University of North Carolina at Pembroke in the Political Science/Public Administration Department for nearly 20 years.

I am honored to serve our Capital City during this critical period in our history.

I welcome this opportunity and am energized and committed to helping Raleigh grow into the best version of itself.

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North Raleigh Short Takes V olunteers are needed to assist park staff in removing invasive non-native plant species from Durant Nature Preserve at 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 20 and Saturday March 6. Responsibilities include cutting and dragging invasive vines, trees and shrubs using tools such as handsaws and loppers. To register or get additional information, email rachel. vannoordt@raleighnc.gov. The Preserve is located at 8305 in North Raleigh. nN orth Raleigh football players selected for the annual Shrine Bowl game were Linebacker Jabril McNeil of Sanderson High and Offensive Lineman Jackson Garner of Leesville Road High. Rosters were announced for the annual event, even though the game was canceled for this year. The game pits the best public school players in North Carolina against their South Carolina counterparts. n

owntown Raleigh restaurant Thaiphoon D Bistro opened a new location in Stonehenge Market at 7496 Creedmoor Road in North Raleigh. Call 919-917-7988 to order takeout or visit thaiphoonbistroraleigh.com for more information. n Blue Jay Point County Park offers a virtual (via Zoom) Nature Storytime: “Snow Rabbit, Spring Rabbit” at 10-10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. The free activity is designed for participants 2 to 6 years old. The park is located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road in North Raleigh. For information or to register, email bluejaypoint@wakegov.com or visit wakegov. com/bluejay. n Stack Sports Showcase Regional All-Defense high school football team for the Class of 2022 includes Beau Atkinson of Leesville Road High in North Raleigh. n

rittanie Howard is the new Assistant B Principal at East Millbrook Middle. n Raleigh City Council canceled a number of special events scheduled in the city through March 31, 2021. "We are also preparing for the inevitable. COVID is not going away, winter is going to be difficult with spiking cases and realistically, people need months to prepare for events," Raleigh Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said. n

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THE STITCH IN MORRISVILLE

RENOVATED MALL REZONING EXPANDS OPPORTUNITIES

The Stitch in Morrisville has been rezoned to include life sciences, office, and research laboratory use.

The former Morrisville Outlet Mall renovation project – under construction for a conversion into 245,000 sq. ft. of Class A creative office and lab space – is nearing completion.

“It is a huge win that The Stitch has been rezoned to include life sciences and laboratory use, which will only further increase the appeal from a variety of prospective tenants and further add value for ownership. Life Sciences has always been a key industry in the Triangle and companies are increasingly looking for cutting edge lab opportunities, particularly as demand for this space continues to rise,” said John Brewer, Senior Vice President

PANDEMIC ASSISTANCE Hindu Society of North Carolina Provides Help

HSNC food and mask program volunteers (right to left): Mohan, Paresh, Richa, Lalit (program manager), Amit, Triolk (HSNC manager) and Babita.

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The Stitch will provide Class A space and high-end amenities that are sure to draw in a diversified tenant base.

JOHN BREWER Senior Vice President CBRE Raleigh Investor Leasing Group

of CBRE Raleigh Investor Leasing Group. “The Stitch will provide Class A space and high-end amenities that are sure to draw in a diversified tenant base.”

The life sciences industry has been booming in the RaleighDurham market in recent years. In October, Raleigh-Durham was ranked fifth on the list of the largest U.S. life sciences markets by CBRE Inc. in its annual report.

The Stitch, owned and developed by Equator Capital Management and OCS Capital, will feature robust on-site amenities that include both indoor and outdoor options. One of its key features is its 18,000 sq. ft. indoor amenity center that will include a fitness center with studio rooms and showers, an on-site healthcare provider, a coffee bar with food offerings, prep kitchen, private phone booths, and quiet areas. Outdoor amenities include a yoga lawn, outdoor conference rooms, a bocce court, and walking paths.

Hindu Society of North Carolina organized three significant community programs recently – all related to the current pandemic: n The HSNC Food Program prepared and supplied 32,000 hot and fresh food packs to the Wake County Food Distribution Program’s four Wake County sites; the Raleigh Homeless Shelter and the Durham Rescue Mission. With the assistance of volunteers and donations, HSNC prepares fresh vegetarian food in its commercial kitchen and makes it available three times a week. n HSNC Senior Club volunteers stitched and provided more than 6,000 masks in the initial phase of COVID-19, when masks were a rare commodity. n HSNC volunteers conducted five Covid-19 testing and screening camps (two more are scheduled in January).

For more information on HSNC and its programs, visit hsnctemple. org or call 919-481-2574.

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30th ANNUAL MEETING Annual Chamber Gathering Virtual on Tuesday, Feb. 2

Morrisville Chamber of Commerce's 30th Annual Meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2.

Due to COVID, this year’s event is virtual – but still a unique opportunity to gather remotely with top business and community leaders to celebrate the accomplishments of the Morrisville Chamber, local businesses, and volunteers.

Cost to participate is $40 per employee of member firms; and $55 for non-members (corporate tables for 10 are $380).

Each registrant will be mailed (to company location) a gift card to a local small restaurant in the Morrisville community – ideally used to purchase lunch to enjoy during this virtual program.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION Morrisville Carpenter Work Under Way Through 2022

Morrisville Carpenter Road construction in Morrisville is now under way, with completion targeted in summer 2022.

The Town of Morrisville’s primary contractor will be Carolina Sunrock, with SEPI Engineering and Construction providing engineering and inspections.

No lane closures are planned at this point; however residents may sign up for text updates on the work at http://bit. ly/MorrisvilleTextAlerts. Specific questions can be emailed to vkorategere@townofmorrisville.org.

For comprehensive details on the 2021 Morrisville Carpenter Road Improvement Project, visit bit.ly/morrisvillecarpenterrd2021.

Meeting highlights for Chamber members include: n An opportunity to

connect with top business leaders and elected officials. n Award presentations for the Jeremiah Morris Community Steward of the Year, James M. Pugh Small Business of the Year and the Ambassador of the Year. n A celebration of the Chamber’s 2020 accomplishments and a look ahead at what's to come.

Speakers were not available at the 919 Magazine press time.

Please RSVP by Jan. 25, 2021. For more information, visit morrisvillechamber.org or email chamber@morrisvillechamber.org.

Morrisville Short Takes oll rate for the Triangle Expressway increased by 19 cents in T 2021, increasing the round-trip cost to $11.04 (although obtaining a NC Quick Pass transponder reduces the toll to $7.20). n Town of Morrisville is requesting proposals from potential development partners for Town Center Core - Phase 1, envisioned as a mixed-use downtown style development on Town Hall Drive near Carolina Street. n

TOWN OF MORRISVILLE

POSTER CONTEST

The Town of Morrisville's Environment & Stormwater Committee sponsors an annual poster contest for Morrisville residents and students attending Morrisville schools (Grades K-5).

Winners in each grade were selected for 2020 based on the theme, “How can I live sustainably during this COVID pandemic?” This poster was this year’s Grand Prize Winner, submitted by Daelyn R. of Cedar Fork Elementary.

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Morrisville Events & Activities 2/2 Morrisville Chamber of Commerce virtual 30th Annual

Meeting, 11:30 am-1 pm; $40 for employees of member firms ($55 for non-members), which includes gift card for lunch; visit morrisvillechamber.org for more details.

2/10 Sharpen Your Skills Working Series (virtual, via Zoom),

sponsored by Morrisville Chamber of Commerce, 8:30-10 a.m.; topic and speaker to be announced; free for member employees; visit morrisvillechamber.org for more details.

3/10 Virtual KNOW Event, 11:30 am-1 pm; topic and speaker

to be announced; $37 for employees of member companies, $52 for non-members, $333 for corporate tables of 10; visit morrisvillechamber.org for more information.

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On a more basic level, it is important to understand that proper strength training can help us to look better, feel better, and function better. Remember that our skeletal muscles serve as the engine, chassis, and shock absorbers of our bodies. Consequently, strength training is an effective means of increasing our physical capacity, improving our athletic performance,

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Cary Arts Center planning no live shows in near future due to pandemic

ADAPTING OFFERINGS CARY PERFORMANCE CENTER ALTERS PLANS FOR 2020-21

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ary Arts Center is adapting its performance offerings this season in the midst of COVID-19.

So, instead of presenting shows at the facility, the Arts Center is bringing local residents experiences they can enjoy from home.

Here’s what is on the schedule for the 2020-2021 season, while the facility is closed to in-person events:

BLUE JUPITER

YOLANDA RABUN

Broadway Records recording artists, Blue Jupiter, is the cutting edge of a cappella: Soaring pop and Broadway leads, tight harmonies, unbelievable beatboxing, and most importantly – nothing else. No instruments. No DJ. No tracks.

This NYC-based quartet is just four mouths and four mics.

Real voices and non-stop energy. In a world where seemingly everything is fake, Blue Jupiter is, literally, out of this world.

For more information, visit bluejupiter.com.

Watch on Facebook Live or YouTube. Following the initial live viewing, the show will be available for seven days on the Town of Cary’s Facebook Live Videos or YouTube.

Yolanda Rabun is a fierce performer whose versatility allows her to master all styles of music. No matter which song Yolanda is singing, her renditions are superb: Packed with emotion and sung with a velvety tone from the depths of her soul. Her shows are engaging, full of passion, and include contemporary jazz, blues, folk, pop and even gospel. A skilled singer with a natural storytelling instinct, Yolanda Rabun wows the audience with her boundless energy, inventiveness and commanding vocal power.

For more information, visit yolandarabun.com.

Watch on Facebook Live or YouTube. Following the initial live viewing, the show will be available for seven days on the Town of Cary’s Facebook Live Videos or YouTube. The performance will be followed by a live question and answer session.

WHEN: Friday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.

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WHEN: Saturday, Feb. 20, 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Facebook Live, YouTube COST: Free Online

Cary Arts Center postponing many live shows to 2021-22

RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCES The following shows have been rescheduled to the 2021-22 Marvelous Music season: S ept. 17, 2021: Good Shot Judy O ct. 15, 2021: Julie Fowlis nN ov. 12, 2021: Emile Pandolfi ,with special guest vocalist,Dana Russell nJ an. 14, 2022: "No Fear and Blues Long Gone: Nina Simone" nF eb. 11, 2022: Blue Jupiter n n

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Rendering of Fenton, a 69-acre development in Cary expected to open in 2022

Cary Short Takes he twice-postponed 15th T Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival in Cary is now scheduled for March 26-27 at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre. The popular event is billed as “two days of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’ and barbeque eatin’…”, featuring 60-plus beers and 40-plus bourbons – plus music and more. Tickets are now on sale at boothamphitheatre.com. n Due to COVID-19 and related state restrictions, organizers of the North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival cancelled the 202021 season at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary. But to keep the spirit alive, organizers displayed several of the lanterns in prominent locations in downtown Cary during the holiday season. n

69-ACRE DEVELOPMENT FENTON’S FIRST PHASE SET FOR SPRING 2022 OPENING

Construction of Fenton – a 69-acre development in Cary – is now under way.

Expected to open in Spring 2022, Fenton is a vertically integrated, mixeduse destination along I-40 and Cary Towne Boulevard.

The first phase of 345,000 sq. ft. will include shops, restaurants and an entertainment space; 200,000 sq. ft. of office space, a boutique hotel and a 357-unit luxury apartment community.

A number of well-known chefs plan to open restaurants at Fenton – including Raleigh Chef Scott Crawford. A Wegman’s grocery is expected to anchor the retail area in Cary.

Now open in your neighborhood Duke Primary Care Leesville, located in Raleigh, is now open and welcoming new patients of all ages. Schedule an appointment online with one of our highly-rated providers today.

T he annual Tacos ‘N Taps Festival at Cary’s Koko Booth Amphitheatre is now scheduled for April 17. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. The “All You Care to Taste” event offers tacos and other Mexican foods and more than 80 craft beers – plus live music, margaritas, piñata punching, contests and more. More information and tickets are available at boothamphiteatre.com. nE pic Games recently purchased the 87-acre Cary Towne Center site, with plans for the site to be its global headquarters. nM asa Sushi & Ram restaurant is now open in Cary, at 2757 NC-55 Highway. For information, visit masasushiramen.com or call 919-629-7100. n

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919 | RTP Boxyard RTP construction site at Research Triangle Park’s Hub RTP

RETAIL, OFFICE 44-ACRE HUB RTP SITE CONSTRUCTION IS NOW UNDERWAY

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onstruction is now underway on Hub RTP, a 44-acre project featuring retail – a repurposed business space called Boxyard RTP, designed from old shipping containers – plus office space, apartments and possibly a four-star hotel.

Research Triangle Foundation, steward of Research Triangle Park and developer of the Hub RTP mixed-use project, selected White Point as its retail partner for the first phase of the development.

White Point envisions approximately 25,000 sq. ft. of experiential retail surrounding a large, outdoor plaza fronting the

Hub RTP has been designed and programmed to be the business threshold for our region.

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& MORE signature recreational greenway connection through RTP. At least 25,000 sq. ft. of creative office also will be developed in conjunction with and sit above the retail. The 50,000 sq. ft. mixed-use project is estimated to cost $20 million, and completion is expected in 2022.

Co-developed by White Point and KDC Real Estate Development & Investments (KDC), this project will commence the vertical development at Hub RTP. “White Point is thrilled to partner with both KDC and RTF. By providing a truly unique experience here at Hub RTP for future guests and employees, we hope to create a new focal point for Research Triangle Park,” said Jay Levell, co-founder of White Point. “We intend to leverage our past developments to create an interesting space paired with successful food and beverage for the benefit of RTP.” Working closely with RTF and Duda Paine Architects, White Point and KDC envision a high-quality building with architecture that integrates Hub RTP’s natural and distinctive landscape with the future office, residential and hospitality developments.

Upon completion, these future developments will include up to 1 million square feet of class-A office space developed by KDC, 800 residential units developed by MAA and potential for two hotels. JLL is representing the office portion of the development.

Located between Highway 54, Davis Drive, and overlooking I-40 directly off the Davis Drive exit, Hub RTP will provide an unparal-

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By providing a truly

unique experience leled location for those seeking the ideal work/life balance in the Triangle and ideal signage opportunities for tenants.

Visitors to Hub RTP will enjoy 13 acres of green space and community areas, with pedestrian/biking trails on site that connect to the existing RTP trail system. The central plaza at Hub RTP will feature outdoor seating, a splash fountain and gathering spaces that engage with the adjacent natural stream and green space, as well as potential rooftop terraces. Durham County is investing with RTF in this public open space to provide additional recreational options.

“As the retail market transitions to new models, White Point’s strategy looks ahead to ‘what’s next’ in the sector,” said Scott Levitan, President and CEO of RTF. “The enthusiasm and investment committed by White Point and KDC to HUB enhance the amenities that will support RTP companies, their visitors, employees and local residents.”

Levitan also noted this investment by the Research Triangle Foundation, Durham County and the 300-plus companies pro-

here at Hub RTP for future guests and employees, we hope to create a new focal point for Research Triangle Park.

JAY LEVELL White Point Co-founder pels RTP into the future to meet the expectations of employers and the talent they recruit to North Carolina. “HUB RTP has been designed and programmed to be the business threshold for our region,” he said.

More information is available at hub.rtp.org. For detailed information on Boxyard RTP vendors, visit boxyard.rtp.org/vendors.

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919 | RTP ApiJect, maker of an experimental injection device for the mass delivery of vaccines, plans a huge expansion in Research Triangle Park

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APIJECT PLANS 1 MILLION SQUARE FOOT CAMPUS

U.S. International Development Finance Corp. approved a $590 million loan to help ApiJect Systems Corp. build a one million sq. ft. multi-facility campus at the edge of Research Triangle Park.

The Connecticut-based company will manufacture its experimental injection device for the mass delivery of vaccines at the new ApiJect Gigafactory, which will employ approximately 650 workers.

The loan will help ApiJect deliver a projected annual capacity of up to three billion vaccine doses – a monthly capacity equal to the full U.S. population coverage. The facility will be able to handle 15 different drugs, vaccines, and therapeutics at the same time, including almost all leading COVID-19 candidates.

Additionally, ApiJect will have the ability to switch production quickly, allowing the company to produce in mass quantities and rapidly change to more effective or efficient vaccines as needed.

“Our team at ApiJect worked tirelessly for months on the planning and development necessary to go as quickly and efficiently as possible from groundbreaking to full operation,” Franco Negron, CEO of ApiJect,

Franco Negron

said. “Our 185-acre campus at Research Triangle Park (RTP), in North Carolina’s Raleigh/Durham community was selected after a nationwide search of outstanding potential sites and communities for our first multi-purpose campus location. In the end, RTP is a community with a strong pharmaceutical presence, a highly skilled workforce, and ready access to regional and nationwide transportation networks, among a long list of positives.”

In keeping with ApiJect’s commitment to be an industrial resource for U.S. emergency response, the U.S. Government has the right to reserve as many of the Gigafactory’s lines as may be necessary to respond to any national health emergency, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or any similar future event. The Gigafactory will also fill and finish other critical life-saving injectable medicines and vaccines for commercial pharmaceutical clients when not devoted to providing products for national health security.

Our team at ApiJect worked tirelessly for months on the planning and development necessary to go as quickly and efficiently as possible from groundbreaking to full operation.

FRANCO NEGRON ApiJect CEO

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878 NEW JOBS IN RTP

BIOAGILYTIX PLANS $61.5 MILLION NC EXPANSION

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cience testing company BioAgilytix Labs will create 878 jobs and invest $61.5 million in Research Triangle Park and Durham.

The project marks a major expansion of the contract research organization’s operations in North Carolina.

"North Carolina is a world-class location for companies that lead in research and development to treat and prevent diseases like the coronavirus,” said Gov. Roy Cooper. “Companies like BioAgilytix expand here because they know North Carolina can provide the skilled workers and the stable business environment they need to succeed even during a global health crisis.”

BioAgilytix was founded in 2008 in Durham and also has operating laboratory locations in the Cambridge area of Massachusetts and Hamburg, Germany. The company specializes in large molecule bioanalysis and provides a wide portfolio of services supporting the development and release testing of biologics across a number of industries and disease states.

Recently, BioAgilytix announced plans to launch COVIDence, a platform to provide employers a comprehensive COVID-19 testing program. The new expansion in North Carolina will help the company meet increased demand from its customer base of the world’s top pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

“Through great cooperation with the state, our decision was swayed to invest tens of millions of dollars into expanding our team and facilities in Durham County,” said Jim Datin, President and CEO of BioAgilytix. “Also, but more importantly, the area is rich with life sciences expertise and a great place to live. Since our founding, this access to exceptional talent has enabled us to thrive in North Carolina.”

North Carolina Commerce Secretary Anthony Copeland said North Carolina invented the Contract Research Organization model, an innovation that revolutionized the process of drug discovery and development. “BioAgilytix’s expansion validates our state’s continued relevance for this important sector of the life science industry,” he said.

Although wages will vary by job position, the aggregate average salary will reach $96,477, bringing a payroll impact of $84.7 million to the region each and every year. The current average wage in Durham County of $71,756.

BioAgilytix’s project in North Carolina will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee. Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the project is estimated to grow the state’s economy by $2.8 billion.

Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the new jobs, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $18,885,000, spread over 12 years.

Over the 12 years, those state tax revenues Roy Cooper NC Governor will exceed $58.8 million.

Companies like BioAgilytix expand here because they know North Carolina can provide the skilled workers and the stable business environment they need to succeed even during a global health crisis.

ROY COOPER North Carolina Governor

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RAY TRAPP JOINS RTF

Research Triangle Foundation named Ray Trapp, a North Executive Vice Carolina A&T executive, as its Vice President of Strategic President For Engagement.

Strategic “It was important to our Board the VP of Strategic EngageEngagement that ment demonstrate a strong understanding of how our local university, government and business communities collaborate,” said Jud Bowman, chair of the RTF Board of Directors and a veteran Triangle entrepreneur who now leads startup Sift Media, in the announcement. “We’ve found that in Ray. Ray’s experience illustrates that he has the ability to strengthen the Foundation’s relationships, and we’re thrilled that he is joining the Foundation.”

The RTF said Trapp “will work closely with the Foundation’s leadership, planning and marketing teams to further these initiatives and help strategically position RTP as the best place for business in the country. Ray will also represent RTF on committees and working groups to strengthen relationships among RTP’s companies, universities, and local and regional partners.”

Trapp was director of external affairs for A&T. A U.S. Navy veteran, he holds a master’s in agriculture education from A&T. He also served as a Guilford County Commissioner from 2012-2017.

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$83 MILLION FACILITY

Beam Therapeutics Plans New RTP Facility, 201 Jobs

Beam Therapeutics plans a new manufacturing facility in Research Triangle Park, creating 201 new jobs and an $83 million investment by the company.

The new state-of-the-art facility will support clinical and commercial manufacturing for the company’s novel base editing programs.

Beam Therapeutics, headquartered in Cambridge, Mass., is a biotechnology company that is pioneering the use of base editing – a potential new class of precision genetic medicines – with a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

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$4 BILLION DEAL

BAYER ACQUIRES ASKBIO GENE THERAPY COMPANY Bayer recently acquired RTP gene therapy firm AskBio in a $4 billion deal.

AskBio – which has about 300 employees – will continue to operate autonomously, according to a WRAL report.

AskBio, also known as Asklepios BioPharmaceutical, was founded in 2001 and is a privately held, clinical-stage gene therapy company.

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RTP Short Takes imothy Humphrey was T named the North Carolina Tech Executive of the Year by the NC Tech Association.

Humphrey is Vice President, Chief Data Office/North Carolina Senior State Executive at IBM. n SAS has been awarded the gold medal in the software industry category as part of Inc. magazine's inaugural Best in Business list, which celebrates companies making the biggest impact on their communities, their industries, the environment or society as a whole. SAS was recognized for its COVID-19 analytics response, efforts assisting hospitals and governments around the world, as well as its deforestation identification project. n A monetary award to RTI International in Research Triangle Park – in collaboration with Duke University –will fund a CREID Coordinating Center, which will support network-wide activities such as data management, outbreak research response and quality control for bio-specimens, assays and reagents. It will also administer a pilot research program for early career investigators. n Data security and privacy software company Data443 Risk Mitigation acquired the intellectual property rights and assets of IntellyWP – an Italy-based developer that produces WordPress plug-ins that enhance the overall user experience for webmaster and end users. n Research Triangle Park partnered with Toys for Tots during the recent holiday season to accept donations of new, unwrapped toys at drop boxes at RTP Headquarters on Davis Drive and the Frontier 800 building. n

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tate of North Carolina S appropriated $1.5 million in the 2021 fiscal for the One NC Small Business Program to help fund businesses in capital-intensive, highrisk industries in science, technology, engineering and math that win a Phase 1 federal Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer grant. Details on the matching funds is available at nccommerce.com/ grants-incentives/technology-funds/one-north-carolina-small-business-program. n Evecxia Therapeutics, a biopharmaceutical company focused on treating patients suffering from disabling neuropsychiatric conditions for which current therapies are inadequate, named Thomas H. Aasen to its Board of Directors. Aasen is a financial executive with more than 30 years of professional experience, including financial management positions in four publicly held life science companies. n Research Triangle Park’s AgBiome is spinning off its LifeEDIT Therapeutics genome editing technology to ElevateBio of Cambridge, MA. n Inivata – a liquid biopsy company located in Research Triangle Park and Cambridge, UK – appointed Dr. Alan Schafer as Chief Technology Officer. n Rance Poehler is the new Chief Executive Officer at Toshiba’s Global Commerce Solutions in Research Triangle Park. Poehler replaces Scott Maccabe, who retired; though, Maccabe continues to lead the America Business Solutions segment. n

esearch Triangle Park’s R STEM RTP has worked to enhance digital capabilities at local schools through the Accelerating Digital Equity Campaign – including an effort to raise $1.5 million to invest in tools and strategies.

RTP acknowledged the following entities for supporting the effort: Parmer RTP, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, Eli Lilly and Company, United Therapeutics and Fidelity Investments. n Novartis recently renamed AveXis – its gene therapy subsidiary based in Bannockburn, IL – as Novartis Gene Therapies. The company makes gene therapies for neurological genetic diseases – and has more than 400 people employed at its RTP site. n

enry Chiu joined Research H Triangle Park’s X Display Company as Vice President of Business Development.

X Display is focused on MicroLED display technology. n Soil Health Institute, a nonprofit organization in Research Triangle Park charged with safeguarding and enhancing soil health, received $3.25 million from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy. The funds will be used to develop an integrated soil carbon measurement and monitoring system called the DeepC System, which will provide standardized carbon sequestration monitoring needs for carbon markets in agriculture. For information, visit soilhealthinstitute.org. n

RTP Events & Activities 1/21 RTP 180: Cleantech, 6-7 pm; short talks/panel discussion

from Any Honeycutt of MeterSYS, Kasey Gridley of Duke Energy, Mark Martyak of PowerSecure, Jeff Kirschner of Litterati, and Sushant Shetgeri of Hoffman Building Technologies; organized

by RTP, RTI International, and Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster; virtual event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rtp180cleantech-tickets-132956094257.

1/28 Virtual On the Menu Lunchtime Workshop: Transitioning to a Career in IT; 11:30 am, virtual doors open; 12 pm, event begins; featuring Deanna Jacobs as session leader; registration information available at frontier.rtp.org/calendar.

2/4 Virtual On the Menu Lunchtime Workshop: The Physics Nature of Entrepreneurship; 11:30 am, virtual doors open; 12 pm, event begins; featuring Tony Zhang as session leader; registration information available at frontier.rtp.org/calendar.

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TAYSHA GENE THERAPIES Texas-Based Company Plans Durham Facility

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aysha Gene Therapies – a Texas-based patient-centric gene therapy company – selected Durham as the site for its new gene therapy manufacturing facility.

The site is expected to create approximately 200 jobs over the next two and a half years. "The pandemic has highlighted the importance of science and innovation to keep us healthy,” said North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper. “Companies like Taysha Gene Therapies continue to expand in North Carolina because we have the scientists, skilled workers and climate for innovation they need to tackle health care’s toughest challenges.”

In Durham, the company plans to invest $75 million in capital expenditures over a period of two and a half years to build out and operate an approximately 187,000 sq. ft., commercial-scale manufacturing facility for preclinical, clinical, and commercial production of its gene therapy product candidates. The site will

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Randy McKay Now Leads Historic Durham Facility

I am thrilled to have an opportunity to lead the Carolina Theatre into the future, including its centennial celebration in 2026.

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be developed to meet the rigorous FDA benchmark of a current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) facility.

“North Carolina has a thriving life sciences ecosystem with significant expertise in gene therapy manufacturing, and we are delighted to establish our manufacturing center in Durham,” said RA Session II, President, Founder and CEO of Taysha. “With our management team with technical and manufacturing know-how leading the charge, this leading facility will serve as a center of excellence for gene therapy development, from preclinical studies through commercialization, and will further Taysha’s leadership position in gene therapy as well as support our next phase of growth.”

A Job Development Investment Grant agreement authorizes reimbursement to Taysha of $4.8 million based on tax revenue generated by the new jobs. The governor's office estimates a $772 million economic impact of Taysha's investment during the 12-year term of the grant.

andy McKay is the new President & CEO of the nonprofit organization that manages the city-owned Carolina Theatre in Durham.

McKay brings a career filled with experience saving and stewarding historic theaters with him to Durham. He most recently served as the executive director for Jefferson Live, a nonprofit operator of the Cascade Theatre in Redding, Calif. and the Holly Theatre in Medford, Ore. “I am thrilled to have an opportunity to lead the Carolina Theatre into the future, including its centennial celebration in 2026,” McKay said. “We all look forward to the day when the arts can safely emerge from this long intermission. I can’t wait to re-open these historic doors and welcome guests back to the heart of downtown Durham.”

McKay serves as a national board member of the League of Historic American Theatres, and is a member of the International Association of Venue Managers and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals.

“Randy brings years of successful professional theatre management experience to the Carolina Theatre. This is exactly what we need at this time in the Theatre’s history,” Bill Brian, Chair of the Board of Trustees, said. ” We are really excited that Randy is joining the team!”

The Carolina Theatre Board of Trustees announced in November that it would temporarily close the venue to the public from Jan.1 through June 30, 2021, the remainder of its fiscal year, due to the ongoing pandemic.

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OVERCOMING PANDEMIC HARDSHIPS New Holly Springs Chamber Executive Director Pledges Support to Businesses

Photo Courtesy of Nicola Healey

Lauren DeAlto, new Holly Springs Chamber Executive Director

By TILDON DUNN

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hen Lauren DeAlto accepted the position of Executive Director at the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce recently, she fully realized the big task ahead for local businesses.

“The global pandemic leaves many obstacles and hardships for the business community,” she said. “It will be our Chamber’s priority to support our members during this time, to the best of our ability.”

DeAlto praised the HSCC Angel Fund, which was established in 2020 to help support Holly Springs businesses during the pandemic – mentioned such assistance is very important. “Working with our community partners in the Town of Holly Springs, and offering programs to help elevate our local businesses during this time, is an essential initiative for our Chamber in the coming months,” she said.

The Burlington, NC, native is a Holly Springs resident and has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, with a career history dedicated to creating and elevating service and hospitality standards in restaurants, event venues, and hotels. Most recently

LAUREN DeALTO POSITION: Executive Director Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce RESIDENCE: Holly Springs YEARS AT RESIDENCE: 10 AGE: 38 HOMETOWN: Burlington, NC EDUCATION: BSBA, Western Carolina University SPOUSE: Nicholas DeAlto, Advance Auto (Area Manager)

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CHILDREN: 2 daughters (Oakview Elementary) INTERESTS: Event Planning, Golf, Soccer Coach AFFILIATIONS: LGBT Center of Raleigh, Treasurer and Executive Board; Roswell Weddings and Events Council, Chairperson; ServeSafe Certification, CMP

It will be our Chamber’s priority to support our members during this time (of pandemic), to the best of our ability.

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she was with the Oak City Group as Director of Sales & Marketing and the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel as Director of Catering.

She also has been an active member of chambers of commerce, and is familiar with working alongside a board – serving as both a board member and chairperson in her professional career.

“And in my youth, my mother, Susan Black, worked at a Chamber of Commerce,” DeAlto noted. “(And) my father, John Black, served on the Parks and Recreation Commission and most recently the Planning and Zoning Commission in Burlington.”

Those influences and her professional background gave her confidence in assuming the Chamber leadership role in Holly Springs.

“My career experience in event planning, marketing, and execution in the Downtown Raleigh market will help contribute to the existing programs and bring new opportunities to enhance Chamber membership benefits,” DeAlto, the married mother of two said – noting that, like others, her priorities changed somewhat during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The Executive Director’s position at the Chamber allows me to work closer to family and gives me the opportunity to help grow the local business community through advocacy, engagement, and innovation.”

Tildon Dunn is a regular contributor to 919 Magazine.

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CHAMBER BANQUET

Big Holly Springs Annual Event is Virtual in 2021

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he Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet – presented

by GoPrime Mortgage – will be broadcast via Zoom at 7 p.m. on Jan. 29.

The Board of Directors, Chamber members, and Executive Director will discuss key initiatives from 2020 and what to expect from Chamber Membership as they “Push Forward” in 2021. And several 2020 Chamber Award recipients will be recognized for their integral chamber involvement and volunteerism in 2020.

Non-member registration is available for $15 per registrant. Attendees can register through the Chamber’s website at hollyspringschamber.org.

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The program’s agenda includes: 020, Chamber Strategic Planning 2 and Key Initiative Review n 2021 “Push Forward” Program Review n 2020/2021 Holly Springs Board of Directors n Awards Recognition: n Ambassador of the Year n Volunteer of the Year n Holly Springs Business of the Year n Parrish "Ham" Womble Distinguished Service Award n Business of the year.

For more information, call 919-5671796, email info@hollyspringschamber. org, or visit hollyspringschamber.org. n

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Lauren DeAlto Cindy O’Neill Beth Martinez de Andino 300-400 1994 344 S. Raleigh Street Holly Springs info@hollspringschamber.org 919-567-1796 hollyspringschamber.org

TRAFFIC CALMING Residents Can Request Help Against Speeders

Town of Holly Springs Traffic Calming and Neighborhood Safety Program includes a new online form that gives residents the ability to request police enforcement, as well as request devices to slow traffic – such as stop signs and crosswalks.

A new feature of the policy gives Home Owner Associations the ability to install their own radar signs, as long as they receive approval from town officials.

Residents can visit hollyspringsnc. gov/2216 to report issues and make requests for traffic control measures through an online form. They can also email transportation@hollyspringsnc.gov or call 919-577-3150.

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Novartis AG Plans to Sell Its Flu Vaccine Business

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ovartis AG is selling its global influenza vaccine business for $275 million to Australia's CSL Ltd. As first reported by Reuters, the deal includes Novartis' Holly Springs vaccine production plant, which

employs more than 500 people.

Novartis is offloading underperforming units to focus on its cancer business, Reuters reported. The deals are subject to regulatory approval.

Holly Springs Short Takes n Sir Walter Coffee + Kitchen is now open at 242 South Main St., Suite 118, in Holly Springs. For information, emailswck@sirwaltercoffee.com. nR etiree Jan Hargrove is now Interim Assistant Principal at Holly Springs Elementary. n Salem Elementary teacher Jeffrey LaNasais now Interim Assistant Principal at Holly Grove Elementary. nH enry Chiujoined Research Triangle Park’s X Display Company as Vice President of Business Development.

X Display is focused on MicroLED display technology. n Holly Springs approved the master plan for Village Gate– a mixed-use development at South Main Street and Ralph Stephens Road that includes 60,000 sq. ft. of office space in two buildings, a 21,000 sq. ft. integrated center, 160 apartments, a child care center and an art park. A new traffic light with lane additions and medians at the intersection of Sunset Lake and Stephenson roads is a part of the plan. n Holly Springs new ALDI grocery store opened in early December at 7400 GB Alford Highway. n Nelson Almador of Five Star Roasters is accepting donations of clothing and personal hygiene items at 108 Thomas Mill Road in Holly Springs to send to victims of the recent hurricane in his native Honduras. Almador grew up in the Central American country and sources his product from his family’s farm there.

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round-breaking ceremonies for Pine Springs PrepaG ratory Academy’s 23-acre expansion were held in December, enabling the K-8 Holly Springs charter school to add more than 200 additional students in the 2021-2022 school year. For more information, visit pspa.cfacademy. school. n New additions to the Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce 2021 Board of Directors include Chris Goins of Bobbitt Construction; Diane Kinlaw of GoPrime Mortgage; Nicole Meggerson de Martinez of Silver Lake Construction, Ryan Monteleone of Edward Jones, and Tonya Palumboof T&T Photography. n

Holly Springs Events & Activities 1/29 Holly Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual

Banquet, presented by GoPrime Mortgage, 7 pm; virtual event; registration at hollyspringschamber.org; for more information, call 919-567-1796.

Jan-Mar Holly Springs Farmers Market, 9:30 am-12

pm, Saturdays; up to 30 vendors; Ballentine Street, outside Holly Springs Cultural Center. Info: hollyspringsnc.us.

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30-DAY CANCER PREVENTION CHECKLIST You can eat well, move more and make healthy choices to help reduce your risk of cancer.

Print out this checklist, hang it somewhere visible and check off one healthy challenge you complete each day!

Try a new exercise

Walk 1 mile (or more!)

Grab a friend and take a group fitness class together

Swap out red meat for chicken, fish or turkey

Always apply sunscreen whether it’s sunny or cloudy

Pack your own healthy lunch instead of eating out

Try a new vegetable

Replace meat with beans or lentils

If you’re sitting at a desk all day, take a 20-minute walk break

Ditch the chips and replace with cut up veggies like carrots or cucumbers

Avoid tobacco products (always!)

Go for a bike ride

Visit aicr.org to make one of our cancer-protective recipes

Eat 100% whole grains with at least 2 meals

Make your own trail mix with nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a healthy snack

Order water when eating out instead of soda or an alcoholic beverage

Try a new fruit

Try a new lentil

Skip the sugary drink and try fruit-infused water

Do not eat overcooked or burnt meat

Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator

Visit a farmers market and try seasonal produce

Grab a water bottle before you walk out the door

Eat healthy snacks like nuts, fruit or cheese between meals

Make a pitcher of infused water to drink this week

Eat meatless meals for a day

Replace processed meat on a sandwich with hummus or bean dip

Keep a water bottle with you to drink and refill throughout the day

Find an exercise buddy and walk more, sit less

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SHOPPING WITH A COP Holly Springs Police Program Gives Kids A Special Christmas

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ince the Holly Springs Police Department’s Shop with a Cop program started in 2016, dozens of local children were given a special Christmas shopping experience – including 13 youths in 2020.

In the past, officers received referrals from school counselors; however, this year, officers used an Angel Tree list, which included names referred by the community and by police officers with personal knowledge of a family in need.

In 2020, the department’s Shop with a Cop initiative served children ranging in age from 9 months to 12 years from four families. Eleven officers were assigned to the kids during the shopping experience. “(Among) the most touching stories to date include one year when a

One year a boy bought only two small gifts for himself and used the remainder of the donated money for his siblings and other family members. He bought

food and cleaning supplies for the family.

MARK ANDREWS, Town of Holly Springs PIO

boy bought only two small gifts for himself and used the remainder of the donated money for his siblings and other family members,” Holly Springs Public Information Officer Mark Andrews said.

“He bought food and cleaning supplies for the family. That same year, a girl bought a microwave for her dad so he could have hot meals for lunch while working on his construction job.”

In addition to the 13 children participating in the Shop with the Cop, the Angel Tree program also supported children and families in Holly Springs this year, benefitting 44 children.

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Apex Short Takes he Coach Todd Legacy T Fund – honoring longtime Apex High Soccer Head Coach Kevin Todd and his legacy – was established recently to grant two Apex student-athletes (one male, one female) with a $1,000 scholarship each year, highschoolot.com reported. The criteria for selection will be students who exhibit leadership and humility. Todd died suddenly in September 2020 at age 61 and had been a part of the Apex community for more than 30 years. n Town of Apex’s Downtown Master Plan project work – creating an upgraded, pedestrian-friendly downtown corridor – is expected to be completed this year. n Scenthound Apex is now open at 1489 Kelly Road in Apex, offering dog care and grooming services.

Call 919-335-5252 or visit scenthoundapex.com for more information. n

Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert

STATE OF THE TOWN Mayor Jacques Gilbert Speaks at Virtual Event

The annual Apex State of the Town event – sponsored by the Triangle Community Coalition – is virtual this year, due to COVID-19.

Sponsored by the Triangle Community Coalition and featuring Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert, the event is 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4.

To register for the event, visit apexchamber.com. Call 919-362-6456 for more information.

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ue to the recent surge in D the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town of Apex made the decision to close both the Halle Cultural Arts Center and the Apex Community Center to the public Dec. 15 – with intentions to open again on Monday, Feb. 1, 2001. To check status of the re-opening, visit apexnc.org.

Apex Events & Activities 2/16 Apex Chamber of Commerce Meet & Greet (virtual), 9-10 am; hosted by Chamber Ambassador Michelle Owens; opportunity to welcome new members to the local business organization. For information, or to register, visit business. apexchamber.com.

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EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

Wake Forest Police Sgt. Brandon High Receives Top 2020 Honor

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ake Forest Police Sgt. Brandon High is the Town of Wake Forest “2020 Jon Ray Employee of the Year.”

A Wake Forest Police officer since 2015, High was nominated for the award by several co-workers who praised his dignity, integrity and dedication to the police department and community.

Town Manager Kip Padgett made the announcement during a recent police roll call at Town Hall.

Padgett read aloud several comments employees included in their nomination narratives.

“Sgt. High is an advocate for his fellow officers and is always there to assist them in their time of need,” wrote one. “Anytime an employee has an illness or has a family matter occur, Sgt. High is quick to check on their well-being. He makes exhaustive efforts to positively interact and develop relationships with the citizens of Wake Forest.”

Another person wrote: “Sgt. High will always do what is right.

He is the first to volunteer for any event or activity where he can talk to the public or try to help someone.”

Other comments included: “Sgt. High shows that he cares by talking to citizens and going the extra mile to ensure they know they can contact the police department if they ever need help. He has shown the dedication to caring by taking care of his squad and taking personal interest in members of this town.” And “Sgt. High constantly arranges outside work functions in order for the squad to grow closer. He doesn’t just let his squad do all the hard work, he steps up and leads from the front and works with us. He is an extremely gracious and confident leader and a friend.”

A Raleigh native, High graduated from Sanderson High School in 2005. He then attended East Carolina University where he graduated with a Criminal Justice degree in 2009.

High admitted to being shocked yet honored to hear his name announced as this year’s winner. “I was shocked and did not know what to say,” said High. “It is an honor that people I work with think enough of me to have nominated me. There are so many town employees that do a great job, it’s truly an honor to have been chosen.”

High also took a moment to acknowledge his fellow officers and the Wake Forest community. “I would like to thank everyone I work with and the members of this community,” he said. “They give my job meaning. It’s also the people that make Wake Forest the best place to work and live.”

Wake Forest Police Sgt. Brandon High with Town Manager Kip Padgett 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. Submissions must include a written narrative explaining why the nominee is deserving of the award.

Previous Employee of the Year Award recipients include Telecommunications Shift Supervisor Bryan Bloodworth (2019); Athletics & Aquatics Superintendent Edward Austin (2018); Graphics Coordinator Bess Martinson (2017); Recreation Program Superintendent Monica Lileton (2016); Public Facilities Specialist Joseph Pennington (2015); Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Crew Supervisor Randy Hoyle (2014); Street Supervisor Jon Ray (2013); Senior Code Enforcement Official Tim Edwards (2012); Senior Planner Candace Davis (2011); Construction Worker Lance Pontrelli (2010); Police D.A.R.E. Officer Scott Graham (2009); Assistant Public Works Director John Thrift (2008); Maintenance Worker Gennie Williams (2007); Accounting Services Manager LaVerne Harding (2006); Inspections Administrator J.J. Carr (2005); and Human Resources Director Tammy Moody (2004).

It's an honor that people I work with think enough of me to have nominated me. There are so many town employees that do a great job, it's truly an honor to have been chosen.

Sgt. Brandon High

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Concept renderings of Merritt Capital Business Park in Wake Forest

NEW BUSINESS PARK

MERRITT CAPITAL MERRITT CAPITALA PLANNING PLANNING 452,500 SQ. A FT. 452,500FACILITY SQ. FT. FACILITY

North Wake Short Takes D efensive Lineman Oluwaseua Adewumi of Rolesville High was selected for the annual Shrine Bowl football game, even though the game was canceled for this year. The game pits the best public school players in North Carolina against their South Carolina counterparts. nE van Murphy is the new Wakefield High women’s lacrosse head coach. n

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erritt Properties is planning a new industrial park south of downtown Wake Forest.

Merritt Capital Business Park expects to deliver up to seven flex/ light industrial buildings totaling 452,500 sq. ft. in third quarter of 2021.

Situated on about 74 acres along Ligon Mill Road and Unicon Drive, the buildings will include small and large suites, 18- to 24-foot clear heights, rear-loaded docks and drive-in capabilities, free surface parking, and building signage opportunities.

Customized space also is an option.

For more information – including a virtual brochure with floor plans, market data, surrounding amenities and more, visit merritproperties.com.

own Hall Burger and Beer T is now open at 13100 Falls of Neuse Road, serving residents of North Wake County. Hours are 4-9 p.m. Mon.-Thu.; 4-10 p.m.

Fri.-Sat.; and 3-8 p.m. Sun. For more information, call 919-322-2282 or visit townhallburgerandbeer.com/ Raleigh. n Nick Kilgore is the manager of the new Brixx Wood Fired Pizza in Bedford Village. Located at 1540 Dunn Road, Brixx has 27 locations in the Southeast U.S. – first opening in Charlotte in 1998. For information, call 919-747-9303 or visit brixxpizza.com. n

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own of Wake Forest AssisT tant Public Works Director Allison Snyder is now Assistant Town Manager, according to Town Manager Kip Padgett. She was selected from a pool of more than 145 applicants. In addition, Downtown Development Manager Lisa Hayes has transitioned to the new role of Strategic Performance Manager with the Administration Department.

Downtown Development Specialist Jennifer Herbert is now Acting Downtown Development Manager.

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ake Forest Public Art W Commission is encouraging residents and visitors to experience the town’s public art through a new online virtual tour – which offers a unique perspective of Wake Forest’s incredible array of outdoor art through the use of a laptop, tablet or smartphone. To access the tour online, visit wakeforestnc.gov and search “Public Art Commission.” Android and iPhone users can access the tour by downloading the Town of Wake Forest app and using the app’s "Virtual Tours” function.

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MAMA CROW’S OPENS

RALEIGH CHIEF RETIRING

Burger & Salad Shop at Transfer Co. Food Hall

Cassandra Deck-Brown Served City Department For More Than 30 Years

Mama Crow's Burger & Salad Shop, located at Transfer Co. Food Hall in downtown Raleigh, offers the best-of-the-best in smash burgers, salads and fries.

The full-scratch kitchen, owned by Jason and Jeanne Queen, specializes in never-frozen, locally sourced ingredients – including house-made cheese and hand-cut fries, fresh ground beef and bread from Raleigh bakery Union Special.

Mama Crow's offers a variety of Southern-inspired menu options including their house made Superfree vegan burger.

Guests can currently dine in with enhanced safety protocols, or the menu also includes new family takeout meals with burgers and salads, perfect for feeding the whole family. New delivery options also make it even easier to order online.

Transfer Co. Food Hall – housed in the historic Carolina Coach Garage and Shops in downtown Raleigh at 500 East Davie Street (about a five-minute walk from Fayetteville Street), offers an array of restaurants and food vendors, as well as a co-working space. For information, visit mamacrows.comtransfercofoodhall.com.

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aleigh Police Chief Cassandra Deck-Brown plans to retire from the Raleigh Police Department effective April 1.

Deck-Brown was selected to lead the department in February 2013, capping a departmental career that began shortly after she graduated from East Carolina University in 1987.

“During the nearly eight years that she has led the department, Chief Deck-Brown implemented and oversaw high-profile initiatives, including: Implementation of body-worn cameras, mental health first-aid training, the Raleigh Citizen’s Police Academy, and Reality-Based Training with additional curriculum development for police officers. Her implementation of Intelligence-Led Policing within the department guided operations, policy development, new initiatives, community-oriented policing, and problem-solving based on improved intelligence,” an official release noted.

“Her deep belief in the power of community engagement and collaboration led her to create a position of trauma counselor for victims of violence and their families, making the Raleigh Police Department one of the only law enforcement agencies in the country to provide such a service to the public at no cost.”

Chief Deck-Brown has served the City of Raleigh with integrity and professionalism for more than 30 years.

Her attention to detail, her understanding of the importance of public safety, and her push for community policing has made our city not only safer, but better.

RUFFIN HALL, Raleigh City

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919 Region Short Takes L eah Burton, director of NC State’s Office of Partnerships – a unit within the Office of External Affairs, Partnerships and Economic Development – was named president of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) Board of Directors. n The North Carolina Court of Appeals ruled that the Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority legally executed a land-lease agreement with Wake Stone to generate revenue for the airport. The three-judge panel unanimously upheld a lower court ruling that dismissed the lawsuit filed by activists who oppose the land-lease agreement. n Raleigh’s Pullen Park train is closed through Feb. 27 for track maintenance. n

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J anet Cowell – former North Carolina State Treasurer and Raleigh City Council member – is the new Chief Executive Officer and President of the Dix Park Conservancy, the nonprofit that provides the City of Raleigh with philanthropic support to ensure the success of the Dorothea Dix Park Master Plan.

ORRECTION: In some issues C of the November/December 2020 issue of 919 Magazine, an article on Kevin Reddick – the Founder & Head Trainer of InfraRED Elite – the former NFL and UNC-Chapel Hill football player’s name was misspelled.

For more information on InfraRED Elite, call 252-259-8485, email infraredelite@gmail.com, or visit infraredelitefitness.com.

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919 | BY THE NUMBERS

BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN 2021?

RALEIGH TOPS LATEST LISTING OF WHERE TO SPEND THE MAJORITY OF YOUR TIME

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ankrate– a financial services company–combed through data from the top 50 metropolitan areas through the lens of a key question: What makes a place livable and lovable?

To identify the best places to live this year, Bankrate combed through data from the top 50 metropolitan areas through the lens of a key question: What makes a place livable and lovable?

What makes a city ideal for one person will not be a perfect match for someone else, but there are common factors

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everyone looks for when searching for a new place to call home. Bankrate’s review assessed five: Affordability, education, job market, safety and wellbeing.

And Raleigh topped the list.

According to Bankrate, the Raleigh area “has a foundation of youthful innovation fueling its growth” and is “quickly climbing the cultural ranks as a place to eat, drink, and do” (with a mild climate that gives residents ample time to enjoy the outdoors).

The analysis indicated the biggest upside to the area was safety and a strong job market – while rising housing costs were seen as the biggest downside.

Others in the top 10 were Austin, TX; Colorado Springs, CO; Boston, MA; Atlanta, GA; Nashville, TN; Kansas City, MO; Columbus, OH; and Phoenix, AZ.

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NC’S TRIANGLE TOUTED FOR VISITORS

TRAVEL AND LEISURE OFFERS PICKS FOR ALL 50 STATES, INCLUDING NC In a new listing, Travel and Leisure magazine selected one city, town, region or attraction in each of the 50 U.S. states to visit in 2021. For North Carolina, the selection was “North Carolina’s Triangle.”

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The award-winning publication noted the area’s growth and the expansion of boutique hotel properties, Duke Forest trails, Umstead State Park, Durham and Chapel Hill downtown areas, and the food and brewery scene in Raleigh (ranging from Ashley Christensen's restaurants to Char-Grill – and “visiting the downtown Raleigh Krispy Kreme right when the HOT light goes on…”.

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