What’s Up Downtown on Thursday

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Story from Downtown correspondent Doc Thorne. Photo from HoCA.

Cary, NC – The Heart of Cary Association will be hosting its first “What’s Up? Downtown!” of the year THIS Thursday, February 21st, at Dorry’s Downtown Deli, 211 E. Chatham Street. Read more

Canes: Valentine of a Win Over Maple Leafs

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Story by Bob Fennel for CaryCitizen. Photo from the Carolina Hurricanes on Facebook.

Raleigh, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes came home to face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Valentines Day after a very successful road trip. . The Caniacs loved the result, a strong, 3-1 win over the surprisingly good Leaf team.

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Snowy Saturday

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Cary, NC  – It was in the 60’s on Friday. But a cold wind blew in overnight and Saturday morning saw the arrival of snow. Read more

Cary Women’s Giving Network Luncheon

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Story from staff reports. Photo by Valerie Everett.

Cary, NC – The Cary Women’s Giving Network will host a lunch on February 21, 2013 at The Matthews House and several very worthy non-profits will receive a grant. The network is giving back $15,000 worth of grants at this event. Read more

Home: The Meaning of Red

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Story by Danny Taylor, local Realtor with DT & Co and decorating guru for CaryCitizen. Photo by Jun Aviles.

Cary, NC – RED…the very word brings to mind a passion for living….it sounds fast and exciting!  Red is also the color associated with matters of the heart….aka love. Read more

Weekend Events: Toothbrush Exchange and More

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Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of Events. Photo by Hatem Riahi.

Cary, NC – Call it the lull before the storm – we only have 22 events on the Calendar this Friday through Sunday. But there are some good ones: 15th Annual African-American Celebration, Triangle Wind Ensemble Marvelous Music Menagerie, A Fifth of Blues. And, yes, a tooth brush exchange. Read more

Jobs at Booth Amphitheatre in Cary

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Cary, NC – Maybe you like music. Maybe you have a kid who needs a summer job. Maybe you need a little cash or just like to get out and about. Good news – Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre is hiring staff for the 2013 concert season. Read more

Student Aid: Filling Out the CSS Profile

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Story by Christine M. Hall, Ed.D., president of CMH College Consulting in Cary. Photo of UNCW by Aaron Alexander. Part 3 in the FAFSA series.

Cary, NC – Paying for college is an expensive proposition and most parents need all the help they can get. Have you filled out the FAFSA yet? You may need to also fill out the CSS Profile. Here’s what you need to know. Read more

Food: Like a Family at Enrigo

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Story by Jamie Buning, part of an ongoing column highlighting area restaurants and the folks that work in them.

Cary, NC – In the newly revitalized Waverly Place lies a hidden gem of a restaurant called Enrigo Italian Bistro. Read more

Harold’s Blog: February 10, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo courtesy of Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, N.C. – This week was slower as predicted. I welcome and cherish these weeks as it allows me to recharge. Read more