Editor’s Journal: Extra Innings & Blu Bop

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Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into stories of their own.

Cary, NC — A family-friendly networking event at Cary’s USA Baseball Training Complex combined with a lively outdoor concert in Bond Park made for a great time last week. Read more

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Editor’s Journal: 4th of July & More

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Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into stories of their own.

Cary, NC — Last weekend, despite the scattered showers, we took photos of 4th of July celebrations in Cary and Raleigh and visited Durham for a Sunday baseball game. Read more

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Downtown Cary: New Sculptures Coming Soon

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Cary, NC — On Friday, July 17, 2015, a brand-new set of outdoor sculptures will be placed along the streets of Downtown Cary for residents to enjoy all year, and you can be part of it. Read more

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Cary Artist: Susan Luster

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Cary, NC — Last week, I met Susan Luster, a Cary ceramic artist who makes clay tiles with real plant impressions. She took me on a tour of her studio and even showed me a demonstration. Read more

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Cary Group Sew Quilts for Veterans

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Cary, NC — Each month at Elegant Stitches in Cary, a small group of women meet to sew quilts for wounded soldiers. The group is part of a large non-profit called Quilts of Valor, and I talked to Lisa Garner Wardenaar, who started the Cary chapter, to find out more. Read more

Photos: Dog Days of June

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Cary, NC — On Saturday, June 6, 2015, I was right where I wanted to be–at Bond Park and surrounded by dogs. Dog Days of June was a hit, and I captured the moment with these photos. Read more

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Cary Man Completes Boatbuilding Program

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Cary, NC — We get a lot of announcements about graduations. This one, which was sent to us from Newport, Rhode Island, caught our attention. Read more

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Editor’s Journal: Academy St. Groundbreaking & More

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Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into a story of their own.

Cary, NC — Last week was a big week in Cary. To document the events, in this editor’s journal, we’ll share photos of the Academy Street Groundbreaking and of the Ritmo Latino festival. Read more

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Love Stories & Antiques: Chats with Mrs. Upchurch

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Cary, NC — On Friday, May 15, 2015, I visited the Upchurch Farm. While I was there, Mrs. Upchurch took me on a tour of her antique treasures from days long ago. Read more

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Ritmo Latino Festival: This Weekend in Cary

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Cary, NC — Cary’s Ritmo Latino festival is this Saturday, May 30, 2015 in Downtown Cary. We talked to David Flores of Diamante, the group that organizes the event, to find out more. Read more