Fashion: Spring Comes to Cary Boutiques
Now that our weather is finally warming up and the skies are turning Carolina Blue again, I visited some Cary boutiques to see what fashion trends are gaining traction for Spring.
Entries by Lindsey Chester
Summer Camps for Sports
It may be February, but now is the time to plan for summer camp. In this story, the first of a three part series, we cover sports camps.
Restaurant Celebrates 5 Years in Cary
Every year, Narong Sapsuwan of Thai Spices and Sushi, throws a special dinner for his best customers. This year, the celebration took on extra significance as the 5th anniversary of his restaurant in Cary.
History: Glenaire Turns 20
As Cary continues to add senior citizens at the rate of 2,000 a year, Glenaire, Cary’s first Continuing Care Retirement community (CCRC), will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer amid a $6 expansion and renovation.
Roundabout Construction Causes Detours In Downtown
If you have recently driven into Downtown Cary from the west side of town, you have been sent on a detour through quiet streets you never knew existed. The Town is currently under construction on 2 roundabouts to eliminate the forks in the road at Old Apex and West Chatham, and at Durham Rd and East Chatham. When can drivers expect relief?
Badge of Merit: 35 Eagles
Our area has an active scouting culture, with many parents signing kids up in elementary school. But few stick with the scouting commitment all the way to Gold Projects or Eagle Scout status. But Boy Scout Troop #316 at St Andrews Catholic Church in Apex has had 35 members achieve Eagle Scout status, the highest honor in Scouting.
Step Show Provides Scholarship for Cary Teen
The Sigma Rho Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, a Cary-based sorority, is looking for area step-dancing teams to compete in their annual showcase on March 16th. Money from the event goes towards awarding a scholarship to a graduating Cary resident.
Valentine Day, Cary-Style!
Are you the dozen red roses type valentine, or more a box of chocolates? Whether you are giving or receiving, we have some local ideas on celebrating your love, Cary-Style.
Lucy Daniels Center to Become Elementary School
For years, the Lucy Daniels Center in Cary has helped parents of preschool-aged children deal with some emotional challenges as they prepared for the move to traditional Wake County classrooms. This year the Center will become the Lucy Daniels’ School and start teaching elementary students.
Downtown Park Plans Move Forward
Downtown, across from Cary Arts Center, is a 13-acre assemblage of land called The Opportunity Site. That’s because it represents a significant opportunity for the community to put something useful in that space. Now, plans are moving forward to seize the opportunity and create a downtown park.