Guest columnist and Cary author Peggy Van Scoyoc shares a brief history of Cary, NC before 1900 in this first of a three part series.

New Program to Help Small Business
Governor Bev Perdue has announced a new JobsNOW small business lending initiative to help more small businesses get the loans they need to grow or stay in business.
“North Carolina’s small businesses are the backbone of our economy, creating more than two-thirds of all new jobs,” Gov. Perdue said at a [...]

Mimi’s Cafe at Cary Towne Center is helping AniMall Pet Adoption and Outreach. On Tuesday March 16th Mimi’s will be donating AniMall 15% of all sales that are accompanied by this flyer.

Oscar Wilde may have been wrong. At least in the case of Seton McGlennon. She has made a living of telling people’s life stories through art. What sets her apart is that she has been commissioned to do this not only for ordinary folks, like you and me, but also for U.S. Presidents and celebrities.

Last week, the Cary PBA held its annual awards dinner. Chapter President Randy Byrd has kindly forwarded the stories of five officers who were nominated for the George Almond award and they provide a fascinating look at policing in Cary. The week, we have the story of Officer Robert Tonietto.

Morrisville, NC -Tucked behind some buildings off Dominion Road in Morrisville is a small gym that’s making a big impression across America. It’s Tri-Force Jump Rope, the home of Saltare. In case you missed our previous coverage, Saltare is the first jump rope crew to compete on MTV’s hit show America’s Best Dance Crew. How did a small gym in an industrial park leap onto the big stage?

Cary, NC – Do you need training or new skills to grow your existing business? The Women Business Owners Network of Cary (WBON – Cary), is seeking applications for $3,000 in scholarship money to be awarded in June 2010.

Photo by Bob Lanahan of CPA
Cary, NC -  Cary Photographic Artists (CPA) will hold an opening night reception March 15th, from 6:30 til 8:30 pm for their collection of photographic art at the Raleigh Convention Center. The show will run through from  May 24, 2010. This is their first large scale show and the [...]

Cary, NC- Saturday, while most everyone in Cary was snug in their warm beds, Green Hope High School hosted The Mardi Gras 5 K race.
The course was  sanctioned by USA Track & Field, the national governing body for track & field, long distance runnning, and race walking in the United States.
Racers started in the Green [...]

Cary, NC – Ever seen the movie “Field of Dreams?’ Well, the real thing exists right here in Cary. It’s called Thomas Brooks Park but is also known as the USA Baseball National Training Complex.
The air was chilly on Saturday, but NCAA teams including the Wolfpack were swinging the wood and getting warm in the [...]