Business Bits: Arts and Crafts, Restaurants and More

Cary, NC – This month, Cary and Morrisville have several new restaurants and markets opening and that have announced that they’re coming. Learn about what’s new here in our community. Read more

Cary Education

Money Matters: 529, Coverdell or Custodial Account? How to Choose

Editor’s Note: Briant Sikorski from Stratos Wealth Partners in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – The cost of a college education continues to rise. The projected average total college costs for a child born in 2015 are nearly $550,000 for a four-year private college and $240,000 for a public college.1 If you are looking for tax-advantaged ways to get ahead of the curve, you have several choices – 529 plans, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and custodial accounts created under the Unified Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or Unified Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) – but which ones may be right for you? Read more

The Cary Scavenger Hunt – Our Biggest Hint

Cary, NC – As summer winds down, Cary’s signature event, the Cary Scavenger Hunt, is fast approaching. Cary-ites are wondering if they should register, and if CaryCitizen can give them hints to winning. Here’s the biggest hint we offer… Read more

Specialty Stores: Toyo Shokuhin

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Cary, NC – Cary has many locations for authentic Asian groceries but one store has a focus on Japanese foods and gifts that you can’t find anywhere else. Read more

Mental Health Practice Opens Cary Location

Cary, NC – Wake Counseling and Mediation is expanding its practice with an additional office in Cary, including a new pilot program for groups therapy. Read more

Solar Eclipse: What You Need to Know

Cary, NC – This Monday, August 21, 2017, there will be a total solar eclipse and while we will only be able to see a partial eclipse, it is still an event many are excited for. Here are some tips on how to view the eclipse and, more importantly, how to do so safely. Read more

Goldfish Swim School Opening First NC Location in Cary

Cary, NC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say two children die of unintentional drowning in the United States every day. A new swim school opening in Cary looks to not only educate children on how to swim but also make it fun. Read more

Lenny’s Expanding Into Cary As It Rebrands

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Cary, NC – Lenny’s Grill and Subs is popular across the South and the chain is expanding into the Triangle and Cary, emphasizing new menu items and outreach to young customers. Read more

New Funding Accelerates Morrisville Transportation Projects

Morrisville, NC – From working on Morrisville-Carpenter Road to widening NC-54 to a series of changes to McCrimmon Parkway, there is a lot of roadwork planned for Morrisville and increased funding from the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) will see those expanded and accelerated. Read more

Cary Chocolatier Wins International Awards

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Cary, NC – Chocolate is a popular treat across the country but one Cary chocolatier has taken that interest to a new level, creating premium filled chocolates and winning several top awards from the Academy of Chocolate, including the International Rising Star Award. Read more