October Seminar: Twitter for Business
Many small and medium businesses still struggle with how to make Twitter an effective tool. Our October seminar will help you unlock the potential of Twitter for your business.
Entries by Hal Goodtree
Gardening: The Right Way to Plant a Tree
It’s official: tree and shrub planting season has begun in the North Carolina Piedmont. Here’s a video we produced a couple of years ago that will show you how to do it right.
Tony Tata Survey Results
Over 400 people responded to our survey about the firing of Tony Tata, Supintendent of Wake County Public Schools. Here’s an infographic that explains the results.
Take the Tony Tata Survey
Story and photo by Hal Goodtree. Cary, NC – Monitoring social media, it’s easy to see that many parents and area residents were surprised by the ouster of Tony Tata as Superintendent of Wake County Public Schools. Surprised may be too mild a word. Take our Tony Tata Survey and tell us what you think.
Food: Local Food Bank Running Low
It’s that time of year when our thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and turkey with gravy. But it’s also a time when local food banks see a dip in donations, just as the winter season approaches. Doc Thorne sent us an email asking for help. Today, we dedicate the Food Column to his request.
Cary Chamber Candidates Forum
Over the next few weeks, Candidate Forums will be popping up all over the region. One of the best is the Cary Chamber Forum, taking place this Wednesday at Prestonwood Country Club.
RailHawks Special Playoff Ticket Deal
The Carolina RailHawks have always been huge supporters of CaryCitizen. That’s why we’re happy to pass along this great 12th Man deal on playoff tickets – just $12 for Premium seating to the first round game on Saturday September 29. But the offer is only good through this Saturday night.
Tech Task Force Website Meeting Tuesday
When it comes to government, the term “sunshine” is akin to “openness.” Technology has revolutionized openness in society. In that spirit, the Tech Task Force is launching a first for Cary – it’s own website. You are invited to a meeting on Tuesday evening at Page-Walker about the new website for Cary’s Tech Task Force.
Bonds on the Ballot for Cary Voters in November
Have you been watching the political conventions these last couple of weeks? I have. Closer to home, we’ll have a bond issue on the ballot in Cary this November, but you’ll have to exert yourself to cast your vote.
Fall Gardening: Annual Flowers
In Cary, NC we can have four seasons of flowers. Decorative blooms in pots, planters and garden beds can provide 365 days of joy. Now is the time to plan for your fall flowers in Cary.