Weekend Events: Music Stars, Bird-Watching, Cary Players and More

Cary, NC – This weekend in Cary, there are multiple concerts by well-known classical musicians, a national bird-watching event and the start of a new comedy by the Cary Players.

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Stores Open at New Weston Corners

Cary, NC – This past week, the number of restaurants and other retail jumped as Weston Corners opened up in Cary off of Chapel Hill Road. Read more

Lori’s Blog: A Home for Everyone

Cary, NC – Folks that know me, know that I’m pretty passionate about “Affordable Housing.” Is it because I’m some screaming, leaning liberal? Naaa. Ok, maybe. But really, it’s because I know the impact that having a safe place to live can have on an individual, a family and a community.  Read more

Chinese Lantern Festival Adds 30,000+ New Visitors

Cary, NC – When the Chinese Lantern Festival first opened in 2015, the town was not sure what its impact would be. Now, after its second year, the festival has almost gotten 100,000 visitors and was responsible for Koka Booth Amphitheater’s first budget surplus. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Meeting with Mayors, Chinese Visitors and More

Cary, NC – This was another busy week for me.  Read more

Cary Town Council: 2/9/17

Cary, NC – The Cary Town Council had one of their shortest regular meetings this week as they passed two items without any town residents speaking or asking questions. Read more

Money Matters

Tax Season 2017: A Few Things to Note

Editor’s Note: Becca Smith from Smith & Smith, CPA in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – Tax season officially began on January 23rd. Like every year there are tax law changes, updates and different rules. Here are a few things to consider for your 2016 tax filing that pertains to the IRS identity theft regulations and the timing of your federal refund.

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Don’t Know What You Want to Do When You Grow Up?

Editor’s Note: Michelle Dawson from the Back to Business Women’s Conference contributed this article.

Cary, NC – We all know someone who wants to return to work after staying home but not to their previous occupation?  Or perhaps they are in an occupation but can’t see themselves continuing for too much longer? Maybe this is you. Read more

Cary Student Preparing Peers for Life Beyond School

Cary, NC – There are many important skills we use every day that are never taught to us until we leave school. One Cary student is trying to give fellow high schoolers a head start with a series of classes for professional and life skills. Read more

Gardening: Getting Ready for Spring

Cary, NC – It’s still going to be cold outside now and then, but Spring is around the corner. Here are a few tips to get ready for warmer weather in your lawn and garden. Read more