History Scholarship Up for Grabs

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Story by Lisa Englert. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

CARY, NC – The Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel are pleased to offer their 2013 History Scholarship.  Applications are now being accepted for this annual scholarship which recognizes a student who exhibits an aptitude and passion for the study of history that could result in a career as a history teacher, museum educator, historian or historic preservationist. Read more

Christmas Tree Recycling in Cary

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Cary, NC – Did you know that Town of Cary will recycle your Christmas tree? All you have to do is kick it to the curb. Read more

Lori Bush: A Solar Farm in Cary

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Story and photos by Lori Bush. Republished from her blog.

Cary, NC – In late December, I got a chance to visit the new solar farm located at the South Cary Water Reclamation Facility. We’ve all seen solar panels, but you haven’t seen anything like this before.  Ok, well, I haven’t.

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3 Kings Parade This Saturday

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Photo of 2012 Three Kings Parade by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – This Saturday, experience the annual Three Kings Parade in Bond Park, a Latino celebration of the birth of Jesus, presented by Diamante, Inc. Read more

Top 10 To-Do’s for 2013

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Eamon Brett.

Cary, NC – Happy New Year Cary! Here’s a list of some To-Do’s to put in your calendar over the course of the next 12 months -not all at once- so you can have a great 2013! Read more

Scholarship Finalist Keeps Analog Photography Alive

photo of Jackson Brinkley by Eve Li from his website

Story by Lindsey Chester

Cary, NC- Jackson Brinkley recently found out he was one of five finalists in a design scholarship contest offered by website Design*Sponge. Read more

Black Eyed Peas For Good Luck in 2013

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Cary, NC- Its a tradition here in North Carolina to eat black eyed peas on New Year’s Day- and if you have a side of collards, you’ll really be in the money for 2013. Read more

Top 3 New Year’s Cocktails to Get That Party Started

Tom Collins cocktails are usually made with gin, but vodka works great too

Tom Collins cocktails are usually made with gin, but vodka works great too

Cary, NC- Are you hosting a New Year’s party and need a little pizzazz in the beverage department beyond the usual champagne, wine and beer? Try serving up something fizzy for your guests. Read more

Rockin’ Cary New Year’s Eve 2012 Events

photo by Tom Miller, courtesy the Miracle League of the Triangle from last year’s Run in The New Year event

Cary, NC- 2013 is right around the corner, and somehow you didn’t plan or get invited to a party- never fear- there’s still time to have some fun. Here’s the CaryCitizen run-down of cool happenings here in town! Read more

You say Champagne, I say Sparkling!

 

Champagne picks for New Year’s 2012. Photo courtesy Sip A Wine Store

Story by April Schlanger, owner of Sip…A Wine Store located in Preston Walk off Cary Parkway in Cary.

Bubbles can make us smile and laugh.  If you see bubbles in your glass it’s a sign that a great time lies ahead. With New Year’s Eve around the corner, we asked April for her take on some current favorites. Read more