Business: 2012 State of Downtown Cary

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Last year, we reported on six new businesses that opened in Downtown Cary in 2011. This year, a dozen more have opened their doors. In fact, this might be the most transformational year in more than a generation. Read on for our 2012 State of Downtown Cary.

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Harold’s Blog: Bonding in New York

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. NYC Financial District photo by Andrew Mace.

Cary, NC – This was a busy week filled with events. As the holiday season moves into high gear I expect this to be the norm for the remainder of the year. Read more

Concert Singers Bring the Pop

Story by Lindsey Chester, photos courtesy The Concert Singers of Cary.

Cary, NC – Larry Speakman, artistic director for the Concert Singers of Cary is passionate about bringing choral music to Cary and has been for 22 years. The group performs their Holiday Pops Concert on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the Cary Arts Center. Read more

SAS Ranked Best Place to Work. In the World.

Cary, NC – Great Place to Work Institute, a global business ranking firm, in association with Fortune Magazine, has named SAS (headquartered in Cary) as the 2012 World’s Best Multinational Workplace. Read more

Theater: Warm Your Heart with a Christmas Classic

Ralphie dreams of a Red Ranger Rifle in A Christmas Story

Review by Lindsey Chester, all photos by Brooke Meyer

Cary, NC – Cary Players have once again chosen a holiday chestnut to warm the heart. With it’s theme of Family Love, A Christmas Story is a perfect entertainment choice to bring your family out to kick off your holiday season. Read more

Power Outage in Cary Last Night

Story and candlelight iPhone picture by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I was at the Tech Task Force meeting in downtown last night. Naturally, everybody was on their laptops, cell phones and iPads during the entire meeting. Around 8:40 PM, Twitter and Facebook exploded with news of a power outage in central-west Cary. Read more

Selling a House Over Christmas

Story by Danny Taylor, local Realtor and decorating guru for CaryCitizen. Photo by Laura Bittner.

Cary, NC- Oh the joy of the Holiday season!  This is the time of year that we make sure our home looks its best.  The parties…the family gatherings…all the social engagements that make this the most wonderful time of the year…to show and sell your house! Read more

Jennifer Robinson Named to NC League of Municipalities Board

Story from staff reports. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, N.C. – The North Carolina League of Municipalities (NCLM) recently elected Cary Town Council District A Representative Jennifer Robinson to its Board of Directors during the League’s annual conference in Charlotte. Read more

CaryCitizen Holiday Event Guide

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – The Holidays are fast upon us in Cary. Here’s our complete guide to 2012 Holiday Events in Cary, from Santa to tree lightings, Hannukah to Kwanzaa and snow days to holiday camps. Read more

BoFA Gets Second ATM at Cornerstone

Story and iPhone photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Bank of America has added a second ATM at its Cornerstone location on High House Road in Cary. Small news, perhaps. Unless you’re a BoFA customer in the neighborhood. Read more