SPRING TOUCHES

Spring is a popular time for getting organized and freshening up your home. Whether you’re reorganizing, adding bursts of color or welcoming the birds back to your outdoor environment, a few small touches can bring your home back to life—inside and out.

CHRISTOPHER J. MOREA, MD

Dr. Christopher Morea is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience. Dr. Morea has the highest credentials, including membership in the American College the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society of Aesthetic

BY JANICE LEWINE

Triangle Entrepreneur Purchases Oak City Gliders

Oak City Gliders is part of the Old North State Baseball League, which is North Carolina’s largest summer collegiate league. The team, recently purchased by Triangle entrepreneur Philip Lin, will play 15–20 games between May 21–July 24. Home games will be played at a field near Optimist Park on land owned by the City of Raleigh, and the first home game is May 25.

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Merriment Realty Debuts In Raleigh

After serving the Raleigh community as a realtor for 20-plus years, Cindy Poole Roberts recently opened her own company, Merriment Realty, at 711 Harvey Street in Raleigh. Her mission is to create joy and build community by serving clients and local nonprofits who serve the area’s most fragile citizens. Ten percent of Merriment Realty’s commission from every transaction goes to a local charity in honor of the company’s clients, and the staff loves participating in “Stuff the Truck” events for charities. 711 Harvey Street, Raleigh

919.457.8181 merrimentrealty.com

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL PURCHASES SENIOR CARE FRANCHISE IN WAKE FOREST-NORTH RALEIGH

Always Best Care Senior Services, a leading senior care system in the U.S., recently announced that Shawn Cothran is the new owner of the Wake Forest-North Raleigh franchise. An Apex native, Cothran joined the Always Best Care team as an employee in 2021 and now leads a team of caregivers who provide non-medical in-home care and senior living referral services in his hometown community. Always Best Care Wake Forest-North Raleigh has been serving Wake County residents since 2009 and is one of nine Always Best Care agencies across North Carolina. 120 Capcom Avenue, Suite 103, Wake Forest 919.554.2223 alwaysbestcare.com/nc/wake-forest

HORIZON INTEGRATED WELLNESS GROUP OPENS SECOND TRIANGLE LOCATION

Horizon Integrated Wellness Group, led by Dr. Mary Affee, Ph.D., recently announced the opening of its second play-based therapy practice at 180 Mine Lake Court, Suite 100, Raleigh. The group provides therapeutic and counseling services for children, adolescents, young adults, couples and families. Affee was recently awarded Social Worker of the Year in North Carolina and received an Emerging Leader Service Award from the Association for Play Therapy in 2022. Horizon Integrated Wellness Group also has an office in Cary. 8376 Six Forks Road, #104, Raleigh 919.585.5085 horizonintegratedwellnessgroup.com

Raleigh Welcomes Local 919 Craft Beer And Fine Wine

Local 919 was born from a group of locals who formed a friendship over the love of craft beer and wine. The store opened September 14 at 1540 Dunn Road in Raleigh and sells North Carolina craft beer and other beers from around the country, and fine wine from around the globe. It also hosts events including trivia night, wine dinners and bar specials.

1540 Dunn Road, Raleigh 919.977.0014 thelocal919.com