Wake Community Foundation Accepting Grant Applications

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Raleigh, NC — The Wake County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests for community projects funded from its community fund, according to Howard Wasserman, Grants Committee Chair. Read more

Prestonwood Junior Earns Invitation to Augusta

Jack Massei golfing at Prestonwood in Cary

Jack Massei golfing at Prestonwood in Cary

Cary, NC — 14-year old junior golfer Jack Massei earned an invitation to The Masters at Augusta National Golf Club this year to compete in the inaugural Drive, Chip and Putt Championship. Read more

IBA Sends 3 to New York’s YAGP Ballet Competition

Dancers Nikki Fanney, Cy XXX and Samantha Schaubach with Artistic Director Rossana  Nesta Gahagan

Dancers Nikki Fanney, Cy Doherty and Samantha Schaubach with Artistic Director Rossana Nesta Gahagan

Cary, NC — Cary’s International Ballet Academy has once again sent several of their dancers to the prestigious Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) dance competition this week in New York City. Read more

Harold’s Blog: April 7, 2014

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Above: Mayor Weinbrecht at the ribbon cutting for TrialCard.

Cary, NC — This week kept me busy once again with meetings and events almost every day. Read more

Canes Have Back To Back 4-1 Wins

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Raleigh, NC — The Carolina Hurricanes have a never say die attitude and are mathematically still in the playoffs with 4-1 wins over the Pittsburg Penguins Tuesday and at home against the Dallas Stars Thursday. Read more

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Veterans Freedom Park Rises in Cary

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Cary, NC — A 90′ white granite spire is almost complete on Harrison Avenue as Veterans Freedom Park nears completion in Cary. Read more

Don Frantz: Catching Up On 2014

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Cary, NC — Long time no hear from eh? C’mon….admit it. You know you missed my blog posts ;-) Read more

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Cary Student Wins at NC Science and Engineering Fair

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Raleigh, NC — On March 29, fourth grader Ashleigh Smith from Chesterbrook Academy Elementary School in Cary won the Elementary Division of the 2014 North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair held at Meredith College. Read more

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Food: Meet the Chef at Firebirds

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John Scarlett, Executive Chef at Firebirds, cooks at the wood-fired grill.

Morrisville, NC – John Scarlett, Executive Chef at Firebirds in Park West Village, got his start in a small nightclub while attending UNC Wilmington. The work fit his college schedule, it paid well, and he got fed. Read more

Cary Weekend: Comedy, Yoga, and The Durham Bulls

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Cary, NC – It’s a full-scale weekend of fun in Cary, according to the Calendar of Events, with the opening of two farmers markets for the Spring season, two versions of The Odd Couple, improve comedy, yoga for kids plus opening day for the Durham Bulls and more. Read more