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🎁 Win $1,000 to local hotspots with our Gift Card Giveaway

One lucky winner is about to get the chance to explore + enjoy 10+ local hotspots around the Triangle.

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We’re big believers in community connectivity — that’s why we’ve partnered with Hawthorne at Traditions to give away $1,000 worth of gift cards to local spots we love.

Hawthorne at Traditions is a brand-new Wake Forest community that is all about bringing hands-on experiences directly to residents’ front doors. From pop-up partnerships with local businesses to regular community events, their culture of collaboration and socially inspired amenities help build meaningful connections inside Traditions and beyond.

Our lucky winner will get the chance to explore + enjoy:

  • White Street Brewing Company
  • Strike and Barrel
  • Farm Table
  • Norse Brewing Company
  • Paul and Jack Bakery
  • Wake Forest Coffee Company
  • Brookfields Indoor Golf and Lounge
  • Two Roosters Ice Cream
  • The Cotton Company
  • Over the Falls
  • Unwined on White

Ready to start experiencing the Triangle? Head to our RALtoday Instagram account, click on the pinned giveaway post, and follow the instructions to enter.

This giveaway ends on Friday, Dec. 20 at noon + our random winner will be announced on Monday, Dec. 23.

Enter to win

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