Food: Dean’s Seafood Opening January 22

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Jennifer Durban.

Cary, NC – Rockwell’s officially closed at the end of December. Since then, crews have been working furiously to change things over by January 22 for Rocky Top Hospitality’s new Dean’s Seafood Grill & Bar. Read more

Economic Development with Rep. Tom Murry

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree. Above (L–>R) Steve Zaytoun, Tom Murry.

Cary, NC – On Thursday, Rep. Tom Murry was the guest at the Cary Chamber Business Roundtable breakfast. The talk range from regulatory and tax reform to education, energy and entrepreneurs. Read more

Education: It’s FAFSA Time

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Story by Christine M. Hall, Ed.D., president of CMH College Consulting in Cary. 

Cary, NC – It’s January and for parents of high school seniors and college-aged kids, it signifies the arrival of this year’s FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  It can be a baffling business, but here’s a quick rundown plus some reasons why you probably should fill out this form. Read more

Cary Chamber: 2013 Car Raffle & Auction

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Story from staff reports. Photo from Dodge.

Cary, NC – The annual Cary Chamber of Commerce car raffle and silent auction is coming. This year, the Grand Prize is a new Dodge Dart. It could be yours for $100. Read more

Piedmont Blues Singer Plays Page-Walker Sunday

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Story from staff reports. Photo from JonShain.com.

Cary, NC – We have a special place in our hearts for the blues. That’s why, even though we made a brief mention yesterday, we’re going to tell you more about Jon Shain, bringing his personal brand of Piedmont Blues to Page-Walker this Sunday, sponsored by The Friends of Page-Walker.

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Snow Possible Thursday Night in Cary

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Cary, NC – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Thursday evening in the vicinity of Cary. The little icon next to Thursday night’s weather is a snow flake. Read more

Cary Weekend Events: The Small Pleasures of January

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The Calendar of Events is edited by Lindsey Chester. Photo from JonShain.com.

Cary, NC – Relatively speaking, it’s a weekend of small pleasures on the Calendar. No big rock concert or gigantic street fair. But sometimes, it’s the small pleasures that most satisfy. Read more

Skiing Guide to North Carolina

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Story and pictures by Julie Roland.

Editor’s Note – Winter Wonderland is coming to Bond Park in Cary this weekend. Unfortunately, it’s sold out. So, if you want to get a little snow adventure going this winter, you may have to venture farther afield. Julie Roland, our contributor on all things about the Great Outdoors, had this post recently about skiing in the mountains of North Carolina. Read more

Gardening In Winter: Indoor Houseplants

Pothos is a variety of Philodendran easily grown indoors in low light

Pothos is a variety of Philodendran easily grown indoors in low light

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC- The Christmas decor has come down and now your house is looking a little drab. Maybe you love to garden but it’s way too early to plant your annuals. Have some fun and literally freshen up your indoors with some tropical houseplants. Read more

Pictures: New Black Creek Greenway Section

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Story and pictures by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – A new segment of the Black Creek Greenway opened recently. It runs from the corner of Maynard and High House downhill to Castilia and on to Bond Park. Read more