Harold’s Blog: School Capacity, Westhigh & More
Mayor Weinbrecht with 2nd grader Emma Sharma (story below).
Cary, NC — It was a busy week in the mayor’s office prior to the holiday weekend. Read more
Recipe: Chicken Sliders on the Grill with Sriracha Mayoli
Cary, NC — Summer’s winding down and that means you’d best get out there and grill while you can. Here’s a simple recipe for Chicken Sliders on the Grill that you’ll undoubtedly love. Read more
Gardening: Divide Your Perenniels and Share The Bounty
Cary, NC — It’s been a cool, wet summer in Cary and my garden beds are bursting with plants that are getting quite large. That’s a good thing because, in the coming months, I can take this bounty and divide it to spread the plants around to new places–and maybe even share them with some gardening friends. Read more
Solar Roof Tiles Come to Cary
Cary, NC — Everyone has seen rooftop solar panels. But how about solar roof tiles? Don Hyatt, a homeowner in Cary, has one of the first installations of solar roof tiles in the area. I talked with Don about the green modifications he’s made to his house and received some insight on how to make green energy manageable. Read more
Labor Day Weekend Events
Cary, NC — The long days of summer come to a symbolic (if not actual) end this Labor Day weekend. The weather looks fine and here are a few things to do in Cary and across the Triangle. Read more
Blackfinn Opens Sept 4 at Park West
The dining room at Blackfinn Ameripub at Park West Village in Morrisville.
Morrisville, NC — Park West Village continues to add to their retail and restaurant line-up. The latest addition will be Blackfinn Ameripub, located on the corner, facing Stone Theater. Read more
Go Local: Kickstarter for Lucky Pie
Twin sisters Ashley Faries and Amanda Almazon own Lucky Pie Gallery in Downtown Cary.
Cary, NC — Twin sisters Amanda Almazon and Ashley Faries started Lucky Pie Gallery two years ago on a Lazy Daze festival weekend. They have boot-strapped the business as it has grown and are now ready to take the next step by launching a Kickstarter campaign for crowd-sourced funding. Read more
Dorry’s Downtown Closes
Cary, NC — Dorry’s Downtown, the popular eatery on East Chatham, closed its doors on Monday, August 25, 2014. Read more
Ed Gawf Named To Lead TRBL
Cary, NC — The Tobacco Road Basketball League has announced that Ed Gawf, Cary’s first Downtown Manager, has accepted the Tobacco Road Basketball League’s offer to serve as Commissioner, effective immediately. Read more
Murder, Manhunt & Arrest
Cary, NC — On August 22, Friday night, Cary experienced its fourth murder this year. By Sunday, a suspect was in custody. Read more