Dame’s Chicken and Waffles Opens Cary Location

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Cary, NC – Lately, many nationwide chains have come to Cary to capitalize on the vibrant community that’s here. But North Carolina originals are also setting their sights on Cary, with Dame’s Chicken and Waffles opening a new store in town. Read more

Cary Businessman Donates 7000 Acres for Conservation

Cary, NC – One of North Carolina’s best resources is its natural beauty, with forests and rivers and mountains stretching from the outer banks to the Great Smokey Mountains. And one Cary businessman has been donating pieces of the state’s landscape to make sure their beauty is preserved, including a recent donation of 7,000 acres. Read more

Local Chili Challenge Hits Downtown

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Cary, NC – Sunday’s Downtown Food and Flea will heat up as the second annual Triangle Chili Challenge brings out some of the best chefs in the area to try and make the best chili they can. And you get to try some. Read more

Wegmans Applies for Second Cary Location

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Cary, NC – While Wegmans has not yet finalized its plans for a store in Cary’s Eastern Gateway, the grocery chain recently announced its intentions to open another location in West Cary. Read more

Morrisville

Morrisville Breaks Ground on McCrimmon Expansion

Morrisville, NC – A plan that has been talked about for more than a decade, the Town of Morrisville held its groundbreaking ceremony to talk about extending McCrimmon Parkway. Read more

Local Bakery Simply Cakes Named Best Cupcakes in NC

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Cary, NC – Simply Cakes is best known for their wedding cakes but they have impressed plenty of shoppers with their cupcakes. And word has spread because earlier this month they were named “Best Cupcakes in North Carolina” by The Daily Meal. Read more

Local Resident Designed Efficient Solar House

Cary, NC – As the Winter weather comes in, many of us start to think about heating, electricity and all of the bills that come with it. But one local resident has designed and built a house with optimal solar efficiency in mind. And best of all, he gets to live in it. Read more

Registration Open for Tree and Gingerbread House Decorations

Cary, NC – As the weather starts to turn crisp, it’s a sign that the holidays are coming soon. And with the holidays come two Cary traditions with the Gifting Tree Project and the Gingerbread House Competition. Read more

Wake Transit Funding Up for Vote

Cary, NC – Most of the attention this election season has been on the Senate, the Governor’s mansion and the White House but there is one issue on the ballot that is closer to home. At the polls, voters will get to make a decision on Wake County’s funding source for an expansion of mass transit. Read more

Triangle’s Only Egyptian Café Now Open In Cary

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Cary, NC – Across Cary and the Research Triangle, there are many different Mediterranean restaurants reflecting a variety of countries and cultures. So to stand out, Cary’s new Nile Café and Bakery is working to be different and offer Egyptian food customers cannot find around town. Read more