Chatham Station is located in the heart of downtown Cary, just a short walk from The Cary Theater. | Photo by Urban Bloom Photography
Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party, preparing for an upcoming wedding reception, or planning a family reunion, check out this list of 30 rentable venues in the City of Oaks.
Key features: Located on NC State’s campus and the shore of Lake Raleigh, extravagant double curving staircases, crystal chandelier lighting, Pack pride throughout
Key features: Lakefront, three different event space options, immaculate landscaping, custom seasonal menus created by the award-winning Herons restaurant team, elegant features
Key features: Located at historic Seaboard near the new Hyatt House and High Rail rooftop bar, glass garage doors, bridal suite, indoor/outdoor deck, no ceremony fee, bar services
MARDI GRAS with Boom Unit Brass Band | 7 p.m. | The Pour House Music Hall | $15+ | Let the good times roll on Fat Tuesday with a brass band and The Phoebes.
Wednesday, March 5
Pittsburgh vs. NC State | 7 p.m. | Lenovo Center | $15+ | The Pack will try to secure its spot in the ACC tournament against the 16-13 Panthers.
Raleigh Brewing Co. x Shipp Dating Mixer | 7 p.m. | Raleigh Brewing Company | Free | This mixer — for those in their 20s and 30s — uses new dating app Shipp to make real connections in person.
Thursday, March 6
Elixirs & Illusions | 5:30 p.m. | The Parlor at Heights House | $25 | Catch one of three shows by magician Kevin Reylek as he performs close-up magic tricks.
THE LINK UP | 6-8:30 p.m. | Apella by Alexandria, Durham | Price varies | Connect with fellow professionals at this networking event for the entire Triangle.
Saturday, March 8
Future Me Fair | 1-4 p.m. | Marbles Kids Museum | Included with museum admission |Help your little ones dream big with this kid-sized career showcase. Learn about various trades + professions and spark interest in future pathways. Included with museum admission.*
Imagine being able to bike to school in the mornings. | Photos courtesy Flowers Plantation
There’s no shortage of stunning living spaces at Flowers Plantation.
The Raleigh-area community features a growing collection of single- and multi-family homes — all neatly arranged near shopping, dining, schools, green spaces, amenities + essentials (read: everything you need in one place).
These contemporary homes are just a few steps from Flowers Crossroads, which includes everything from coffee shops and salons to the expansive East Triange YMCA.
Coming soon: South Lake Townes
In development near the upcoming Waterfront District, these new two-story townhomes will include three-bedroom layouts, attached garages, and private patios.
Cary will be the next home of Cape Fear Seafood Company in May. The new seafood location will be near Apex’s Costco and next door to Bee Banh Mi. Our mouths are already watering. (Triangle Business Journal)
Real Estate
Real estate investment firm Highwoods Properties is set to close on a purchase for the Advance Auto Parts tower in North Hills in the next 30 days. Advance Auto Parts, one of Raleigh’s few Fortune 500 companies, is headquartered in the 20-story tower. (Triangle Business Journal)
Weather
Grab your rain boots. Raleigh is set to receive showers and potential thunderstorms tomorrow. Most rain is expected to fall in the early afternoon. (CBS 17)
Community
Wake County Animal Center is reopening after a fatal illness outbreak and month-long closure. Pet adoptions are the only service that has resumed as the center slowly reopens its doors. (ABC 11)
Small Biz
Calling all small biz owners. We’re gearing up for Small Business Week, a celebration of local enterprises from Sunday, May 4 to Saturday, May 10. If you own a local small business, let us highlight you by filling out this form by Sunday, March 16.
Job
Do you have a passion for all things Northern Virginia, a knack for storytelling, and a drive to engage readers? We’re hiring over at our newest market. We are looking for a creative and dynamic Newsletter Editor to join our team at the NOVAtoday and lead the charge in crafting daily, hyper-local content. We’ve got the perks just for you: competitive salary, 401K with company match of 4%, and so much more. Apply now.
Learn
There’s a new way to commute. GoTriangle and Commute with Enterprise have partnered to provide a vanpool solution for hybrid workers. Bring your questions and explore this new travel option during a webinar on Thursday, March 6 at 2 p.m. Register.*
Small business owners, employers, and hiring managers — if you’re struggling to find the right candidates, it’s time to try RALtoday Job Board. Post your first job listing for free + get connected with top-quality local talent.
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Sports
🏀 Pack on the attack
We’re hoping to see plenty more celebrations from the Wolfpack women’s basketball team this weekend. | Photo by Mitchell Northam, WUNC
After an impressive win over SMU, the NC State women’s basketball team has secured the No. 1 seed in the ACC tournament and shares the regular season title with Notre Dame — plus a No. 7 AP ranking. We’re looking ahead to the ACC Tournament in Greensboro where the Pack just might take it all.
NC State and Notre Dame tied for the regular season with a 16-2 conference record, but because NC State beat the Fighting Irish, the Pack gets to claim the No. 1 seed — and we might just encounter the Irish again on the ACC Championship stage.
The 2025 Ally ACC Women’s Basketball Tournament starts tomorrow, Wednesday, March 5 at the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro — No. 5 UNC’s first game is Wednesday, and No. 3 Duke and NC State will play their first games on Friday. If you can’t make it out to GSO, all games will be available on the ACC Network, ESPN 2, and ESPN.
The Buy
The Buy
A cast-iron smash burger press. Made from high-quality cast iron, this grill press uses pressure to improve flavor and texture, get restaurant-quality sear marks, and speed up cooking time of fish, burgers, sandwiches, and more.
Call me biased, but I think this is the year the NC State women’s basketball team might win it all for the first time ever. The closest the Wolfpack has come to the National Championship came during runs to the Final Four in 1998, and of course, 2024. With a winner like Wes Moore in your corner, you can’t lose.
Psst... Former City Editor Cat knows a whole lot more about local wedding venues than I do, so she graciously offered her knowledge for this newsletter. Thanks, Cat!
Answered
Answered
When did NC State women’s basketball last beat a No. 1 team at home?
It was 1978. The Pack’s last win over a No. 1 team was a road win against Louisville in 2021.
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