Celebrity Judges at Cary Scavenger Hunt

Story by Leslie Huffman.

Cary, NC – I have fun doing my job. Mostly because I get to meet so many interesting people in the community. Most are business owners or families that love the Scavenger Hunt. But, this week, I got to hang out with the “movers & shakers” of Cary. Read more

Flu Shots: Myths and Reality

Story by Ouita Davis Gatton, staff pharmacist for Kroger in Apex, NC

Apex, NC – “Why should I get the flu shot?” people ask. “I never get sick.” To which I respond, “Do people around you have the flu?” They say yes, and I tell them, “You could unknowingly be transmitting the virus to them. If you are vaccinated that is highly unlikely.” Read more

Cary Weekend: 57 Varieties of Fun

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

Cary, NC – Like the ketchup, Cary has 57 varieties of fun this weekend. There’s music, art, theater and, of course, the world-famous Cary Scavenger Hunt. Read more

Waves of Change: The Business of De-Stressing

Story and photo by Lindsey Chester.

Morrisville, NC – A few weeks ago, we got a new advertiser. It was a business that specializes in hypnosis. I had to find out what this was all about. Turns out, it’s a serious form of relaxation therapy, with just a little bit of magic rolled in. Read more

Your Health: How Does Divorce Affect Children?

Story by Kat North, LPA with 3-C Family Services, P.A. in Cary. Photo by Lindsay Lennox.

Cary, NC – Whatever you may think or believe, divorce changes families. How these changes affect children in the short-term and over time is dependent upon several parent behaviors. Read more

Last Chance To Enter The Cary Scavenger Hunt

Cary, NC – We are 5 days away from the 3rd Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt. This is your last opportunity to grab a few friends or family members and form a team. Read more

Morrisville Wellness Day this Wednesday

Morrisville, NC – The Morrisville Chamber, along with Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Rex UNC Healthcare, Duke Realty and Fujifilm are sponsoring a mammouth Wellness Day on Wednesday. Read more

Fall Events at Cary High School

Staff Writer Brian Schmid is a senior at Cary High. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Public school has been back in session for two weeks now, and the high school events are piling up. Although students have the usual classwork, homework, clubs and athletics to deal with, many attend extracurricular events. While most of these events are distinctly student oriented, some stick out as great for people of all ages. Read more

Town Partners on First Solar Farm

Cary, NC – Here’s an interesting item: the Town is partnering on its first renewable energy generation project. Better yet, it won’t cost tax payers a dime. In fact, we stand to make a tidy profit. Read more

Fall Gardening: Annual Flowers

In Cary, NC we can have four seasons of flowers. Decorative blooms in pots, planters and garden beds can give 365 days of joy. Now is the time to plan for your fall flowers in Cary. Read more