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🔧 Meet Beulah Louise Henry
It’s Women’s History Month, and Beulah Louise Henry is one of Raleigh’s most fascinating historical figures. | Photo via US Patent and Trademark Office
Did you know Raleigh was home to one of the most prolific female inventors ever? Born in Raleigh in 1887, Beulah Louise Henry is credited with 100+ inventions and 49 US patents during her lifetime and was known as “Lady Edison.”
Throughout the 1920s, Henry’s many inventions were to improve women’s quality of life. Henry did all of this without an engineering degree and told the New York Times in 1962, “If necessity is the mother of invention, then resourcefulness is the father.”
Henry was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2006 alongside famed innovators like the Wright brothers, Alexander Graham Bell, and Steve Jobs. Henry is remembered among the greats in Raleigh history — so where’s her statue?
Asked
Asked
Which patent isn’t credited to Beulah Louise Henry?
A. Windshield wipers B. The first bobbin-less sewing machine C. An umbrella with interchangeable covers D. A clock to teach children how to read time
The men’s tournament starts today at 2:50 p.m. for No. 1 Duke against No. 16 Siena in Greenville, South Carolina. The No. 6 Tar Heels also play today at 6:50 p.m. against No. 11 VCU — and all three local women’s teams start things off tomorrow.
Try This
Celebrate 13 years of Trophy Brewing this weekend with an anniversary party at Trophy Brewing & Pizza, complete with throwback ‘zas, special brews, and live music from The Petty Thieves.
Concert
North Carolina’s own Ben Folds is coming to Meymandi Concert Hall on May 30 — tickets go on sale tomorrow, March 20.
Arts
Carolina Ballet will open a new base of operations at Starline, a new mixed-use development near South Hills in Cary. Artistic director + CEO Zalman Raffael wants Carolina Ballet to be as well known as the Carolina Hurricanes. Anything to say, Timothée Chalamet? (INDY Week)
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Health
Modern orthodontics have changed. Gladwell Orthodontics can help you find a solution to straighten your teeth discreetly with far fewer interruptions to your routine than traditional braces. Ready to level up your smile? New patients can take advantage of $500 off comprehensive orthodontic care through the end of March.*
Real Estate
Picture this: Premier dining, shopping, and fun activities await just minutes from your front door. Mews at Holding Village offers homebuyers three- and four-bedroom townhomes available just two miles from downtown Wake Forest. Read: If location is at the top of your home-buying wish list, look sharp. Schedule a tour.*
Eat
When dinner turns into a staring contest with your fridge, Forkful meals save the night. They’re fully prepared and ready in minutes — with zero seed oils and high-quality proteins. Use code CMD50 to take 50% off your first order.*
Tech
If your computer overheats with a few tabs open or sounds ready for liftoff, the problem might not be your device — it’s likely your antivirus. Many big-name brands are bulky + full of pop-ups. Webroot’s antivirus protection uses 33 times less space and scans up to six times faster. Get protected.*
What the shell? These two pink-bellied sideneck turtles — aptly named Donatella and Michelanga — are Wake County SPCA’s first turtles in 15 years, and they could be yours for the next 30 to 50 years. We’re hearing they’re fans of pizza, sewers, and ninjutsu.
This breed of aquatic turtle hails from Australia, and Donatella and Michelangela were donated to the SPCA after being picked on by a third turtle at home. Wake SPCA has a host of non-cats and dogs up for adoption, including guinea pigs, gerbils, and a pair of birds named Speed and Racer.
The best Easter eggs and decorations on sale ahead of the holiday. We recently shopped online party supply store Oriental Trading, and it’s got Easter covered — especially if you’re hosting an event on a budget. Check out our faves + use code BCFREESHIP for free shipping on any order:
More music from me — I grabbed tickets to see Bleachers at Red Hat Amphitheater with opener This is Lorelai, who I became obsessed with after Hopscotch 2025. Plus, I think this will be one of the last shows in the current amphitheater before it moves next door.
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