Cary Cheap Thrills: 8/12/16 to 8/18/16

Cary, NC – As the summer winds down, make sure to take advantage of the free outdoor movies and concerts in the evenings, as well as some fun activities for kids before school starts. Here’s a roundup of free events from Friday, August 12 to Thursday, August 18. To learn about free and inexpensive things to do all around the Triangle, visit TriangleOnTheCheap.com. Read more

Weekend Events: Comedy, Movies and Wine

Cary, NC – Many of us are eagerly watching the Olympics to see the world’s greatest athletes compete but if you need a break, there are lots of exciting events around Cary this weekend. Here are just a few. Read more

Election

Voting Rules Update: Voter Registration

Cary, NC – With the recent federal Circuit Court ruling undoing North Carolina’s 2013 changes to the laws surrounding voting rules, CaryCitizen will lay out the current rules over the next few months to make it easy for you to understand what to do come election day. Read more

Wake County Reaching Out to Public in Measles Case

Cary, NC – With the news that a patient who had contracted measles was in Cary, the Wake County Human Services Division of Public Health is trying to contact people who may have been exposed to the disease. Read more

Walking Tours at Hillcrest Cemetery

Cary, NC – Going around Cary, you can see there are many buildings and roads named after significant people. Many of these Caryites are buried at the Hillcrest Cemetery and the Friends of Page-Walker Hotel have the cemetery set up so anyone can go on a self-guided tour there and learn about the people who helped shape Cary as we know it now. Read more

Specialty Stores: Al-Kareem Grocery

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Morrisville, NC – For shoppers in the Morrisville area who are looking for food from Southeast Asia, a good place to stop by for a great selection and even better customer service is Al-Kareem Grocery on Chapel Hill Road.

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Unique Soccer School Coming to Cary

Cary, NC – In the soccer powerhouses of Spain, Italy and Mexico, it is not uncommon to find special schools built around the training schedules of young, elite athletes. But things are different here, where Cary will become one of only a handful of towns with a soccer school in the United States. Read more

Cary History: Nathaniel Jones of White Plains

Cary, NC – The Town of Cary is currently looking into giving the White Plains cemetery in Maynard Oaks a historic landmark status. That makes this a good time to talk about the man behind that family cemetery who is also buried there, Nathaniel Jones of White Plains. Read more

5 Things You Have To Take Care Of Before Going On A Trip

Editor’s Note: Beverly Jenkins and Ian Hart from The Tidy Maids in Raleigh contributed to this article.

Cary, NC – Ever set out on a trip only to remember something important you didn’t carry or take care of when you are miles away or in the middle of your holiday? I bet the feeling was bothersome. In fact, some things, if not taken care of, may ruin your trip. You want to enjoy your peace of mind during the trip. To ensure a successful, carefree trip, spare some time before you travel to take care of important things. The following are some of the crucial matters you should consider taking care of before you leave for your journey. Read more

Panther Creek Grad Earns College Scholarship

Cary, NC – Every year a limited number of high school students earn scholarships to go and pursue higher education and one of those hard-workers is Angela Duncan from Panther Creek High School. Read more