Hello Thursday.
March 28 2024
Appalachia: ap-uh-LATCH-uh
- Arguably the number one offender here, some folks find the following helpful: “If you say appa-laysha, someone will likely throw an apple atcha.” You’re sure to get a lot of “Bless your hearts,” if you pronounce it any other way.
Angier: ANN-jur
- Angier is a small town located where Harnett County nudges up against Wake + Johnston counties. Though only a few letters, the spelling still trips outsiders up.
Beaufort: BOE-furt
- Write this one down — in NC, it’s BOE-furt. In SC, it’s BEW-fert. We’re not sure why, but we do know that it matters.
Fuquay-Varina: FEW-kway vuh-REE-nah
- While that pronunciation may look intimidating, think of Varina as rhyming with arena. Nothing grinds our gears more than hearing folks say FOO-quay.
Kerr Lake: CAR
- Yes, literally just like a car that you drive. You can find this lake about an hour or so north of Raleigh along the Virginia border.
Mebane: MEB-un
- Otherwise known as the place with the Tanger outlets, Mebane is ~50 minutes from Raleigh. Just head down I-40 toward Greensboro, and you can’t miss it.
Topsail: TOP-sul
- When you head to this beach, there’s no more obvious way to stick out like a sore thumb than to pronounce it TOP-sayl.
Uwharrie: you-WAHR-ee
Zebulon: ZEB-yoo-luhn
- If you’re really NC-grown, it’ll come out more like ZEB-yoo-lin. But, under no circumstance, is it ever ZEB-yoo-lawn.
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Today
- Downtown Raleigh Tree Lighting | Fri., Nov. 19 | 5:30-8 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | Free | Join the Downtown Raleigh Alliance for the city’s official Christmas tree lighting + shop at the Triangle pop-up holiday market while you’re there. 🎄
- NC Chinese Lantern Festival | Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Jan. 9 | Various times | Koka Booth Amphitheatre | $25 | Experience all-new displays at this year’s Chinese Lantern Festival.
- Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting | Fri. Nov. 19 | 4-8:30 p.m. | Waverly Place, 302 Colonades Way, Cary | Free | Celebrate the holiday season + enjoy tastings, in-store events, live music, and a Christmas tree lighting — Santa will be there too.
Saturday
- The Nutcracker | Sat., Nov. 20 | 12 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $26+ | Watch the Carolina Youth Ballet perform the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” 🩰
Sunday
- ZZ Top | Sun., Nov. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | DPAC | $45+ | Bring your friends + rock out with ZZ Top. 🎸
- Bridal Expo | Sun., Nov. 21 | 12-5 p.m. | Raleigh Convention Center | $10 | Start your wedding planning + get inspiration from various wedding vendors and a bridal fashion show — register for free online now. 👰
- Philharmonic Association Fall Concerts | Sun., Nov. 21 | 2 p.m. + 4 p.m. | Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts | $20 | Listen to the philharmonic perform the classics for their fall concert. 🎶
- Cranksgiving | Sun., Nov. 21 | 11 a.m. | Oaks & Spokes | Free | Join this annual holiday ride to pick up groceries for those in need this holiday season. 🚲
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Get your tailgate or pregame on at one of the local breweries near the stadium or set up shop right on the lawn | Photo by Forrest Clonts
Headed to Columbia, SC to attend the Clemson/Carolina game on Nov. 27? Or just need a quick fall getaway? Make a weekend of it with this game day itinerary:
- Roll in on Friday and stack up on tailgate staples (read: Cromer’s boiled peanuts + local craft brews)
- Check in to your home-away-from-home at Graduate Columbia or Holiday Inn Downtown
- Kick off the weekend with some (friendly) competitive cornhole with a beer or snack in-hand
- Catch some live music at an energetic spot like The Senate at Tin Roof or Main Course
- On Saturday morning, fuel up with a biscuit + coffee from Rambo’s Fat Cat Biscuits and gear up for gameday. Ⓟ
Weather
- 55º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
State
Travel
- RDU is expecting a surge of more than 234,000 travelers next week for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Due to the 129% increase from last year, airport officials are suggesting that travelers arrive at the airport up to two hours early. ✈️ (WRAL)
- The City of Raleigh announced the new section of the Downtown North South Greenway Connector is almost complete. New bike lanes will soon be installed on West + Harrington Streets between North and Peace Street. The project aims to provide a healthy, reliable, and safe way to commute through the city. 🚲
Seasonal
- The Raleigh Christmas Parade will begin at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Nov. 20 and WRAL has some tips for a successful experience. If you’re attending in person, arrive early to secure prime viewing locations + utilize Downtown’s free parking lots. Find more tips here. 🎅
Open
- The largest Costco in North Carolina opened in Garner on Wednesday. The 20-acre warehouse is located on 7800 Fayetteville Rd. on US 401. The store will be a part of the forthcoming shopping center, Rand Village, which will feature retail, housing + restaurants. (The News & Observer)
Biz
- An LLC addressed to Dallas-based Knightvest Residential purchased the Regatta at Lake Lynn for $80 million. The 392-unit apartment complex sits at 3000 Inland Trail in northwest Raleigh and features one + two-bedroom apartments across three-story buildings. Amenities at the complex include a playground and fitness center. (Triangle Business Journal)
Development
- CCL Label Inc. is constructing a new manufacturing facility in Fuquay-Varina. The project will likely create ~150 full-time jobs in the area. After construction and the purchasing of personal property, the facility is expected to create $29 million in capital investment. 💰 (TechWire)
Cause
- Aaron’s Furniture unveiled its $20,000 renovation for the Boys & Girls Club of Wake County on Thursday. Aaron’s built furniture and installed new electronics in the group’s teen room to help provide a safe and healthy environment. (ABC 11)
Arts
- As a part of the annual Environmental Awards, the City of Raleigh is now accepting applications for the Capture it! Stormwater Arts Contest. Students in grades 8-12 have until Sun., Feb. 20 to submit their entries for the chance to win a $500 prize. 🎨
Award
- Morrisville-based Relias was named one of this year’s 100 Best Companies by Seramount. Winners maintain a focus on inclusive benefits for families including gender-neutral leave + accessible, affordable childcare. Software company Relias employs over 800 people worldwide and specializes in education solutions for healthcare providers.
Award
- The newly constructed 97+ sqft, 3-story, Class-A office building at 3300 Paramount Pkwy in Morrisville was recently awarded BOMA’s prestigious International TOBY (The Outstanding Building of the Year) award. CTI Tower recently leased the first floor from Mapletree Investments, which was represented by Trinity Partners’ William Allen in the transaction. Ⓟ
Stat
- 55%. The discount the No. 1 language learning app, Babbel, is offering for a limited time, so subscribers can discover new worlds through language in as little as 3 weeks. Snag the deal. 🌏 Ⓟ
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RAL current: Although these aren't official pronunciations, NC local Laura will add that most towns with an "n" in the middle often come with an added "t" when locals say them, like her hometown of Sanford (SANT-furd) and her mama's hometown of Benson (BENT-sen).
Also, you'll probably hear NC pronounced "North Cara-LYE-nuh." (Not sure if that one makes as much sense over text as it does in speech, but hopefully y'all get what we mean.)
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