Remembering Sonny: Quotes from Readers

Sonny

Cary, NC — James “Sonny” Alston, the beloved school crossing guard for Northwoods Elementary, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2015. To celebrate and remember Sonny’s life, we asked readers to share their quotes and memories about this special man. Read more

Canes Lose to Florida Panthers

Cats

Raleigh, NC — The Carolina Hurricanes lost 2-0 to the Florida Panthers on Friday, December 18, 2015 during a lackluster game at the PNC Arena. Read more

2016 Guide to New Year’s Eve in Cary

2016

Cary, NC — Want to splurge on an elegant dinner or extravagant party? Want to just drink at a local bar with your friends? Want to take your kids out for a fun night? Whatever your goals are this New Year’s Eve, you’ll find an event made for you on this list. Read more

Salon Suite

My Salon Suite: 30 Stylists Under One Roof

Salon Suite

Cary, NC — Last week, I visited My Salon Suite in Waverly Place to learn more about its innovative business model as a place where 30 stylists work under one roof and each have the freedom to be their own boss, set their own hours and own their own salon.

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Hotel

Making Bandages from Hotel Sheets

Hotel

Cary, NC — Old hotel sheets from The Umstead are being recycled into cloth bandages to be sent overseas to help address medical needs in other countries. Read more

Weekend: Basketball & The Nutcracker Ballet

Nutcracker

Cary, NC — This weekend, you’ll find several dance productions around Cary. You can also catch a basketball game, an ugly sweater Christmas party and more. It’s all on the calendar. Read more

Christmas Candy

Christmas Recipes: Trash, Turtles & Cheese Crackers

Christmas Candy

Cary, NC — Each Christmas, I make batches of Christmas goodies to give out to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers – anyone, really! It’s an easy way to show people you’re thinking about them. This year, I made three tasty, but easy, recipes to share with you. Read more

Photos: Cary Christmas Parade 2015

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Cary, NC — The weather was perfect on Saturday, December 12, 2015,  for the Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade. We got a few pictures in case you missed the fun.

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Restaurants: The Mayton Inn Sneak Preview

Mayton Inn

Cary, NC — The Mayton Inn will open on Academy Street in Downtown Cary in late January. I met with Mayton Inn co-owner Deanna Crossman and the hotel’s head chef, Jeff Gompers, to get a sneak peek at what we can expect from The Verandah, the inn’s new restaurant. Read more

Blowout

Beauty: What is a “Blowout?”

Blowout

Editor’s Note: What is a blowout? Our friends at The Green Room, a new blowout, bronzing and brow bar in Cary, clear up the confusion. Read more