The Importance of Fathers
Tomorrow we bury my father. Although his passing was not unexpected, the finality of his death still comes as a shock. My father was always a strong figure in my life, but in today’s world, fathers are almost passé.
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Cary Super Skippers Become US National Champs
The Cary YMCA Superskippers bested more than 50 teams to become the national jump rope champions at a recent competition in Long Beach, California.
RailHawks Carve Out a Tie with Ft. Lauderdale
Fans witnessed an exciting comeback as the RailHawks rallied from a 3-1 deficit in the last few minutes of the match to tie the Fort Lauderdale Strikers 3-3 at WakeMed Soccer Park on Saturday night.
View From the Bench: Is Lying Free Speech?
The “Stolen Valor” case is interesting not only for the facts of the case, but also because it illustrates the delicate balance between free speech and outrageous conduct. Among other things, it raises an interesting ethical conundrum: Is lying ever protected by our Constitution?
Thursday – HoCA at Dorry’s Downtown
Make plans to attend the Heart of Cary Association’s “What’s Up? Downtown!” networking and membership event at Dorry’s Downtown (211 E. Chatham Street) this Thursday night.
Kickin Grass Band Concert This Friday – Free
The Kickin Grass Band makes their debut appearance at The Starlight Concert Series on Friday, June 29, 2012. This free series of concerts are held on select Friday evenings throughout the summer.
Tom Murry – District 41 Legislative Report
Last week, a bipartisan coalition of my colleagues in the NC House voted to pass a fiscally sound and responsible budget that looks out for the needs of North Carolinians across the state.
St. Jude’s Walk-a-Thon – July 15
This year’s event takes place on July 15, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. at Morrisville Community Park and promises an eventful day that will include a walkathon, various booths, a live band, bake sale, jump house, Face painting, henna and much more.
Ghostbuster, Restored
Less than a week after it was vandalized with spray paint, Ghostbuster, the sculpture of a horse at the corner of Davis and High House, has been restored.
Father’s Day: Thrill or Chill in Chatham County
Most of Cary is in Wake County. But a small sliver in the northwest corner is actually in Chatham. So we turned to Julie Roland, our favorite correspondent in Chatham County, for a run-down of Father’s Day ideas west of Highway 55.