Discover where to spend a shopping day — and the local restaurants to eat at along the way — in and around our capital city.
Apex
Sleep Beneath the Stars at 6 North Carolina Campgrounds
S’mores, ghost stories, and crisp fall air — in autumn, the land of the pines is a camping paradise. Discover six incredible spots to pitch a tent from mountains to coast.
Meet Clarence Claus
The Santa that so many have been waiting for has already wrapped Oprah’s presents and thousands more since an Apex couple created him for a line of holiday paper and stationery. Soon, he will appear under trees across the state.
Meet the Maker: Mrs. Ruth’s Jams
Ruth Taylor’s award-winning jams, handmade in Apex with North Carolina ingredients, are worthy of your biscuit.
Apex Food Company’s Anupama Singh Concocts Indian-Inspired Condiments
A woman drew inspiration from her native India, and found the magic formula for sauces that have spread way beyond Wake County.