Articles by Caroline Barnhill

About Caroline Barnhill

Caroline Barnhill is a Raleigh Magazine features contributor and writer who has called the Raleigh area home for more than 20 years. A proud North Carolina State University alumna, she resides in Holly Springs with her husband, Chad, and their two sons Jack and Samuel. When she's not writing, you can usually find Caroline testing out a new recipe or having her patience tested by her young children. In related news, she's never been known to turn down a glass of wine.

A Different Path: Crossfit

Feb 2, 2016 Caroline Barnhill 0

This legendary CrossFitter couldn’t run a mile 10 years ago. IF YOU RAN into the pretty, petite and soft-spoken Christmas Abbott on the streets of downtown Raleigh, Olympic weightlifter might not be the first thing […]

Business of the Burbs: Established Raleigh Suburbs

Sep 24, 2015 Caroline Barnhill 0

As Raleigh tops many “BEST OF” lists, the Raleigh suburbs continue to market themselves as hot spots—with booming historic districts, festivals and multi-million dollar recreation facilities. The competition is heating up across these towns as they […]

Raleigh at Work: Who’s Hiring, Who’s Not

Aug 22, 2015 Caroline Barnhill 0

Who’s hiring? That’s what recent college grads want to know, especially as the Raleigh job market continues to attract 20-somethings nationwide in addition to thousands graduating each year who want to stay put. With the national spotlight […]