California Winemaker Visits Cary

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Story by Jamie Buning.

Cary, NC – A couple of weeks ago, Sip…A Wine Store in Cary hosted a wine tasting featuring Californian wines by LIOCO. It’s always nice to try something new and when a wine store invites the winemaker in for a tasting, you are in for a special treat. Read more

4 Eagle Scouts in Apex

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Apex, NC – We’re always interested in Eagle Scout stories. This one’s particularly interesting. Story by Jill Smith. Read more

70 Runners Run 7 miles in 70 minutes to Dedicate Greenway

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Story by Alisa Wright Colopy, photos courtesy of Fit and Able Productions which offers classes through the town of Cary to motivate people to get fit and active outdoors.

Cary, NC – The Town of Cary dedicated the final section of the Black Creek Greenway this past Saturday, June 1, 2013. There was also a novel twist: signing up 70 Runners to Run 7 miles in 70 minutes or less (at 7am). Read more

FUMC Notes: Reality Check in Appalachia

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Story and pictures from Lori Barmer of First United Methodist Church in Cary.

Cary, NC – The work of First United’s Appalachia Service Project (ASP) specifically focuses on homes in disrepair. For the past 26 years, First United Church Cary has sent mission teams to impoverished communities in West Virginia, Tennessee and Kentucky. Read more

Photo Essay: Spring Bounty at the Farmer’s Market

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Story and pictures by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I found myself at the farmer’s market around 8 AM Saturday morning. Only one word to describe it: bounty. Fruits and vegetables (and dog treats) piled high. I had to take some pictures. Read more

Announcing the 4th Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt!

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Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Announcing the 4th annual Cary Scavenger Hunt on September 21, 2013 at Page-Walker Arts & History Center in Cary, NC!  Read more

Gardening: Drought Tolerant Plants

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Lindsey Chester and Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – As we head into the summer months here in the Triangle, it is good to consider plants that like it hot and don’t need much water. These drought tolerant plants can keep your gardening lively during the hottest months of summer. Read more

Weekend Events: Sports, Music, Dancing and Pig (Pickin’)

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Connor Hickey.

Cary, NC – Summer kicks into gear in Cary this coming weekend with enticing offerings for music lovers, swing dancers, sports fans and connoisseurs of ‘Cue. Read more

Wine Shop Rocks Their Winetasting

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – We stayed in town over the Holiday weekend, and I’m glad we did. Saturday, May 25, I stopped by Sip…A Wine Store for one of the season’s first great summer parking lot parties. Read more

History: 20 Years of Preservation at Hemlock Bluffs

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Story and photo by David Lindquist, chair of the Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Advisory Board.

Cary, NC – This month, the Stevens Nature Center at Hemlock Bluffs Nature Preserve is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Friends, staff, volunteers and others in the community gathered to celebrate this landmark on May 8. Read more