Wines To Make Valentine’s Special in Cary

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Story by April Schlanger of Sip a Wine Store in Cary. Photo by C. Cania.

Cary, NC – When it comes to gifts, I agree that it’s the thought that counts.  At Sip, a thoughtful wine purchase earns you bonus points. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner so come in to rack up as many bonus points you can. Read more

Step Show Provides Scholarship for Cary Teen

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Photo by Paul Lowry.

Cary, NC – The Sigma Rho Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, a Cary-based sorority, is looking for area step-dancing teams to compete in their annual showcase on March 16th. Money from the event goes towards awarding a scholarship to a graduating Cary resident. Read more

Great Backyard Bird Count: Feb 16 in Cary

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Story from staff reports. Photo of American Goldfinch in winter by Rodney Campbell.

Cary, NC – The Great Backyard Bird Count is an annual event in which volunteers count and track all the birds they see during a 3 day period. This year, you can be a part of the fun at Cary’s Kids Together Playground on February 16. Read more

Speed Limit Goes Up on I-540

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Cary, NC – If you travel across the northern leg of I-540, your trip is about to get a little quicker. NCDOT is raising the speed limit to 70 MPH this month., your trip is about to get a little quicker. NCDOT is raising the speed limit to 70 MPH this month. Read more

RailHawks Host Job Fair on Feb 12

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Story from staff reports. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, the Carolina RailHawks and Backyard Bistro will be hosting the 2013 RailHawks Job Fair from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary. Read more

Reedy Creek Middle School Musicians Earn Honors

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Story and photo from Community Contributor Lori Towner.

Cary, NC – Seven Reedy Creek Middle School students attended the Central All-District Band Clinic held at Eastern Guilford High School on February 1 & 2, 2013. The student musicians had previously been selected by audition from hundreds of musicians across the 14 counties of North Carolina’s Central District. Read more

Church Notes: Women in the Pulpit

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Story and picture from Greenwood Forest.

Cary, NC – Throughout February, Greenwood Forest Baptist Church in Cary joins other Baptist churches in celebrating the annual Martha Stearns Memorial Month of Preaching. Greenwood Forest is honored to have women preaching for all four Sundays in February. Read more

Education: Free Help on FAFSA Day

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Story by Christine Hall, Ed.D., owner of CMH College Consulting. UNCG photo by Thomas Hopkins. This is the second story in a series.

Cary, NC- Now is the time for current high school seniors, as well as current college students, to be filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Never fear – help is here! FAFSA Day is Feb 23.
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Valentine Day, Cary-Style!

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Lead photo by Q. Thomas Bower.

Cary, NC – Are you the dozen red roses type valentine, or more a box of chocolates? Whether you are giving or receiving, we have some local ideas on celebrating your love, Cary-Style. Read more

Mardi Gras Gala to Support Non-Profits

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Morrisville, NC – Have you got your beads? Ordered your king cake? No? Then head over to the Mardi Gras Gala this Saturday presented by the Morrisville Community Fund . Read more