Magnet students enjoy unique opportunities in the classroom and beyond. | Photos provided by the Wake Country Public School System
Looking for an effective way to fast-track your child’s education (without paying for pricey private schools?)
Applications are currently open for Wake County’s award-winning Magnet School Programs — offering free, public education programs with a focus on a wide range of subjects + disciplines, from STEM and the arts to global studies and language immersion.
The current Magnet Application Period is open now through Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. During this time, parents and prospective students are encouraged to:
Gingerbread Tea | Through Saturday, Dec. 21 | 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | NC Museum of Art | $75 | Bring the whole family for festive finger sandwiches, sweet treats, and add on a cookie decorating activity.
Just imagine hosting holiday gatherings in that stunning living area. | Photos provided by The Jim Allen Group
We’re about to give a whole new meaning to the phrase “Home for the holidays.”
Raleigh, meet The Townes at Carlton Pointe — a community of 52 brand-new, thoughtfully designed townhomes in Rolesville filled with upscale finishes and lifestyle amenities.
Here’s what you’ll love about this collaboration from ICG Homes + Brandywine Homes:
Brand-new everything: Including stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and custom cabinetry.
Bright, airy interiors: 9-foot ceilings on both floors + wide windows for morning views.
Outdoor space: Large private patio, perfect for sipping + unwinding.
Convenience built-in: 1-car garage + upstairs loft for extra storage or space.
Prime location: Walking distance to a soon-to-be-opened Publix Grocery.
Plus, the shops, dining, and entertainment of Rolesville are never more than a few moments away.
Cary’s West Regional Library is turning a new page — it will close temporarily for renovations starting Sunday, Jan. 5 and will reopen in fall 2025. Expect a new layout, furniture, and paint job. West Regional Library is one of Wake County’s busiest, and the nearest library is Morrisville Community Library.
Holiday
Holiday dinners without the dishes? Sign us up. More than a few Triangle eateries are offering service on Christmas Eve + Christmas, and plenty offer takeout meals to make your cooking a little bit easier. See the full list.(The News & Observer)
Jobs
333. That’s how many positions are coming to Chatham County thanks to superconducting wire manufacturer MetOx International with a $193.75 million facility. The company is still considering multiple sites in Chatham. (The News & Observer)
First Night Raleigh is Oak City’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration — nice job to the 66% of participants who got that right. If you’re looking to attend First Night or any other festivities to ring in 2025, we’ve got you covered.
Trending
Cha-ching. A new casino just 90 minutes from the Triangle is now open. Located in Danville, Virginia, Caesars Virginia includes 1,500 slot machines, table games, a full sportsbook, a resort, restaurants, and more for a good time. (ABC 11)
Try This
Have you peeked inside of the new RH at North Hills? We stopped by recently and got the scoop on all of the new stores + restaurants to hit up this season.*
Holiday Pick
This last-minute gift is for anyone wholoves local. Enter: Carolina Cheer Boxes, a delightful collection of goodies hand-curated to spread delicious, festive fun. Psst… They can be ordered online + shipped nationwide. See what’s inside.*
Seasonal
There’s still time to find last-minute gifts with the help of Downtown Raleigh Alliance’s Holiday Hub. Find curated gift ideas from local businesses, a calendar of seasonal activities, and where to snag festive cocktails + treats.*
Family
Does it get any cuter than tiny children taking Photos with Santa? We’re not sure it does. Plus, your little ones will never forget meeting their favorite jolly gift-giver. Win-win.*
Health
Discover the Horizon IX, where German precision meets hearing innovation. With two processors, it separates speech from noise, delivering crystal-clear sound for effortless listening. (Plus: It’s virtually invisible — and already loved by 425,000+ customers.) Find out if you qualify for a 45-day trial.*
Raise your hand if you remember Raleigh’s great snowfall of 2000.
ICYMI (or were just a wee snowflake at the time), here’s what happened: On January 25, Raleighites woke up to an all time record-busting snowstorm — which lasted the whole day, accumulating 20.3 inches of powdery snow in total.
Here are some more snowtable facts about the Triangle’s winter weather:
❄️ The latest snowfall:
Raleigh’s last measurable snowfall was on Jan. 29, 2022, and next month could mark three years without snow. Raleigh’s longest snow drought was 1,164 days, ending in ’93 — fingers crossed for snow before April 7, 2025.
The most common spring day for snowfall in our city is March 12 with three different recordings.
And before you start Instacarting the milk, bread, and eggs this year, know that this winter’s forecast doesn’t call for much snow at all in the Triangle — but that doesn’t mean we won’t wish for snow days anyway.
Duke, UNC, and NC State football are all going bowling over the holidays. Duke will play Ole Miss in Jacksonville, Florida on Thursday, Jan. 2 in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl, UNC will face off against the UConn Huskies at Fenway Park in the Wasabi Fenway Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 28, and NC State will play fellow NC team ECU at the Go Bowling Military Bowl in Annapolis, Maryland also on Dec. 28.
While we won’t be able to report in while out for our winter break, just know we’re always backing our local teams.
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