Restaurants: Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Opens in Cary

Editor’s Note: This story was first published on FoodCary.com.

Cary, NC — I visited Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar, a brand new Cary restaurant, to meet the owner. While I was there, I ended up getting a crash-course in oysters and got to try crab balls, one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes. Read more

GroundHog Day

The History of Groundhog Day

Cary, NC — What is Groundhog Day, exactly? And no, I’m not talking about the movie. Read more

Morrisville Parkway Segment Closes Next Week

Morrisville, NC — A segment of Morrisville Parkway near Park West Village will be closed for six months starting next week. I met with Benjamin Howell, Transportation Planner for the Town of Morrisville, to find out what area commuters need to know. Read more

Taxes

2015 Tax Filing: What You Need to Know

This article was contributed by Becca Smith, Director of Marketing for Smith & Smith, CPA in Cary.

Cary, NC — Here we are at the end of January 2016, and, if there is one thing on all of our minds, it’s our 2015 tax returns. Here are some important things for you to remember when filing your 2015 tax returns. Read more

Blackhawks

Canes Defeat Blackhawks in Tuesday’s Game

Raleigh, NC — The Carolina Hurricanes played one of their best, and one of their most complete, team games of the season in a thundering 5-0 win over the reigning Stanley Cup champs, the Chicago Blackhawks, on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Read more

State of the Town

Video: State of the Town 2016

Cary, NC — On Wednesday, January 27, 2016, Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht delivered the 2016 State of the Town address to a packed room at Prestonwood Country Club. The annual event is sponsored by the Cary Chamber of Commerce. Read more

Canes Beat Flames 5-2 on Sunday

Raleigh, NC — The Carolina Hurricanes dominated the Calgary Flames in a 5-2 win on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at the PNC Arena. Kris Versteeg led the way with two goals, and Elais Lindholm set a franchaise record as the youngest player to score on a penalty shot. Read more

Weekend

Weekend: Live Music, Lego Palooza & Food Trucks

Cary, NC — After being cooped up inside during last weekend’s ice storm, the area is bursting with fun events to get you out of the house this week. On the calendar, we found a lot of live music and open houses in Cary, but we also found a food truck rodeo, a lego palooza and more outside of Cary’s limits. Check it out. Read more

Belle Restaurant Closes Downtown

Cary, NC — The news began popping up on social media around lunchtime. Belle Restaurant on Academy Street in downtown Cary had closed. A yellow legal notice was taped to the window near the front door. Read more

FoodCary

Recipe: Minestrone Soup (with Bacon)

Editor’s Note: This story was first published on FoodCary.com.

Cary, NC — Here’s a recipe for a cold, icy day in Cary. It’s Minestrone, the classic Italian soup. You might already have everything you need in your pantry. And, because this is North Carolina, I’ve adapted the recipe to include everyone’s favorite food, bacon. Read more