Summer Camps for Sports

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Peter Dutton.

Cary, NC – It may be February, but now is the time to plan for summer camp. In this story, the first of a three part series, we cover sports camps. Read more

Restaurant Celebrates 5 Years in Cary

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Cary, NC – Every year, Narong Sapsuwan of Thai Spices and Sushi, throws a special dinner for his best customers. This year, the celebration took on extra significance as the 5th anniversary of his restaurant in Cary. Read more

History: Glenaire Turns 20

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Cary, NC- As Cary continues to add senior citizens at the rate of 2,000 a year, Glenaire, Cary’s first Continuing Care Retirement community (CCRC), will celebrate its 20th anniversary this summer amid a $6 Million expansion and renovation.  Read more

Cary Quilting Company Opens Downtown

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Story by Hal Goodtree. Photos from Cary Quilting Company.

Cary, NC – I love quilting. I really do. And I love downtown Cary. Put the two together and you have magic: Cary Quilting Company. Read more

Badge of Merit: 35 Eagles

Left-> Right: Roy Carlsen, Ben Dallas, Nick Henson, Matthew Wassel, Michael Rodgers

Left-> Right: Roy Carlsen, Ben Dallas, Nick Henson, Matthew Wassel, Michael Rodgers

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Our area has an active scouting culture, with many parents signing kids up in elementary school. But few stick with the scouting commitment all the way to Gold Projects or Eagle Scout status. But Boy Scout Troop #316 at St Andrews Catholic Church in Apex has had 35 members achieve Eagle Scout status, the highest honor in Scouting.
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Weekend: Puppets, 5K and Old Drye Frye

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The CaryCitizen Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Aaron Smith.

Cary, NC – It’s a weekend of unusual entertainments with puppet making, a play or two, music, baseball and more on the Calendar. Read more

Vocal Motion “Let’s Dance” This Week

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Cary, NC – Vocal Motion, the SAS-sponsored show choir, has six performances this week of their newest production, Let’s Dance. All shows are free and open to the public. Read more

Education: NC Pays for Juniors to Take ACT Mar 5

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Story by Christine M. Hall, Ed.D., president of CMH College Consulting in Cary. Photo by Christine Zrust.

Cary, NC- On March 5, 2013, all North Carolina Public School Juniors will take the ACT test at their home school. And the state of North Carolina is paying for it! Read more

Price Nominates Area Students for Military Academies

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Cary, NC – Yesterday, Representative David Price (NC-04) formally announced his nominees for appointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and the Merchant Marine Academy. Congratulations to all those students in the Triangle who have received this singular honor.

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Weekend: Spring is in the Air

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – We may have had a light dusting of snow last weekend, but spring is definitely in the air in Cary. One sure sign: the RailHawks are back on the field in an exhibition match against MLS Vancouver Whitecaps. Read more