Weather: My Name is Earl

The busiest time of hurricane season is here. Hurricane Earl’s slash up the East Coast starting at Okracoke is a reminder that Cary is not too far from the action.

Shakespeare Takes the Stage at Booth Ampitheatre

With a picnic and the company of my 11 year old daughter, (who is quite an actress in her own right) I attended a production of Shakespeare’s “The Twelfth Night”. It was presented this past weekend at Koka Booth Amphitheatre amidst glorious weather on a stage that has mainly been the home for musical acts and the NC Symphony.

The First Decade of the SAS Championship

Cary, NC – For the 10th year Prestonwood Country Club in Cary will host the SAS Championship Golf Tournament, September 20 – 26. The tournament players this year will include 7 out of the 8 past champions and award a purse of $2.1 million.

Movies By Moonlight Ends Its Season

Cary,NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre finished up its summer movie series last Thursday with “Monster’s Vs. Aliens”. Many families came out with chairs, blankets and picnics.

Networking Event Returns to SAS Championship

Cary, NC – The Link to Green Networking event, which brings together members of the Triangle-area business community, is returning for the second consecutive year to the SAS Championship, presented by Bloomberg Businessweek. The event occurs following the first round of play, Friday, Sept. 24 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary and gives participants the [...]

CaryCitizen: Supporting The Cary Community Foundation

Cary, NC -Producing the first Cary Scavenger Hunt was a labor of love for us at CaryCitizen. During our first year of publishing, we have been thrilled to meet leaders in this community face-to-face, interview local legends, and find out what is really important to Cary families.

Go Local: Harold Burt And His Music Company

Harold Burt, “Music Man”

During his senior year in college at N.C. State, Harold Burt spent part time teaching band at all 7 elementary schools in Raleigh. He was then employed in 1950 at Cary High School to teach Industrial Arts and to organize the first High School Band.

Cary High School Honors One Of Their Own

Cary, NC - Cary celebrated Charlie Adams’ commitment to sports and our community by naming the Cary High School Gym in his honor. Surrounded by friends, family and colleagues, Mr. Adams was bestowed this recognition as a tribute to his abilities as an athlete, a leader, and a role model.

Gardening: Fresh Basil From My Garden

I am not an avid gardener, but one thing I love to grow is basil. Last night, with a glass of red wine in hand, I prepared some pesto with my mini-harvest.

Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend

Wake County families can save money on eligible back-to-school items by participating in North Carolina’s sales tax holiday weekend on August 6-8. If basic school supplies, clothing, and a new computer are on your back-to-school shopping list this year, then take advantage of the bargain shopping this weekend.