Money Matters

Money Matters: What’s the Best Way to Give Money to Children and Grandchildren?

Editor’s Note: Briant Sikorski from Stratos Wealth Partners in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – There are several ways you might consider gifting money to your loved ones. In 2017, the IRS allows you to give up to $14,000 annually (or $28,000 if you give jointly with your spouse) in cash, investments and/or property to each of as many people as you’d like without triggering gift taxes (This limit may be adjusted for inflation in future years). Read more

Smoothie

Recipe: A Healthier Smoothie for Breakfast

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – We are one month into the new year and many of those New Year’s Resolutions have gone right out the window haven’t they? You were going to get organized, be more focused and maybe drop a few pounds, right? How about a simple goal? One that we adopted this year: to eat more healthfully. Read more

Black History Month

Local History: First African-American Female Pharmacy Chief

Cary, NC – With Black History Month starting this weekend, we’re sharing the story of one Cary resident who was a part of local history as the first African-American woman to be chief of Duke Outpatient Pharmacy and her experiences. Read more

Concert Singers of Cary

Weekend Events: Cary Players, Discovery Concert and More

Cary, NC – Groundhog Day is this weekend but if you don’t want to look at a big rodent, there are events all over town instead. The Cary Players put on a locally-written play all this weekend, the Concert Singers of Cary have their first Discovery Concert, Bond Brothers is hosting a beer and yoga event and much more. Read more

Italian Food

New Restaurant Shows Cary Residents Fresh, Authentic Napoli Food

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Italy has a long culinary history, with each region having its own distinct styles and flavors. Now open in Cary, Alex and Teresa’s Pizzeria and Trattoria has a full menu of food from Naples, with a focus on rich food and fresh ingredients. Read more

Cary Ballet

Cary Ballet Student First in Area to Compete in Top International Competition

Cary, NC – The Prix de Lausanne is considered one of the top, if not the top, competitions for ballet students worldwide. This year, a student at Cary’s International Ballet Academy is not only the first Triangle student to compete there but he is one of only three boys in the United States to go. Read more

Cary Business

Business Bits: Downtown Cary, Preston Walk and More

Cary, NC – 2019 is off to a fast start as several new businesses either opened this month, including restaurants, clothing stores and Cary’s new boutique for hemp and CBD products. Read more

Cary Food

Guide to New Year’s Resolution Dining

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – It was several years ago that Danny DeVito even further endeared himself to me, when asked by an interviewer to disclose his New Year’s Resolutions that year. His reply: “Eat more pasta, Drink more wine.” Sadly, we can’t all be DeVito. Read more

Cary Theater

Weekend Events: Cary Art Loop, Bluegrass Concert and More

Cary, NC – It’s one of the coldest weekends of the year (so far) so keep warm by having fun around town. It’s Final Friday Art Loop in Cary and you can also see the Bluegrass Experience at the Cary Theater, a dinner and a concert at the Cary Arts Center and more. Read more

Howling Cow

Popular NC State Ice Cream Now Available in Cary Stores

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – For close to 70 years, North Carolina State University’s Howling Cow ice cream has been popular, but available in limited locations. Now, shoppers in Cary will be able to buy the local brand in their own grocery stores as Harris Teeter now carries Howling Cow. Read more