Holidays: Designing the Perfect Christmas Tree

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester

Cary, NC – Back in September, I dropped by Garden Supply Company. And what to my wonderous eyes should appear? Not eight tiny reindeer (but close) – eight amazingly decorated Christmas trees! Here’s a post to help you get that designer Christmas tree look for your house. Read more

Railhawks 2013 Open Try Outs

Photo by Tom Mousseau.

Cary, NC – So you want to be a professional soccer player? If you’re serious and think you have the chops, the Carolina RailHawks are hosting Open Tryouts on Dec 8-9, 2012. Make plans now. Read more

Congressional Candidate Forum This Wednesday

Cary, NC – The Cary Chamber will hold it’s second candidate forum on Wednesday, October 23, 2012. This one will cover candidates for the U.S. Congress from NC districts 2, 4 and 13. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Life Experiences & Other Stories

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo from Life Experiences

Cary, NC – Events and meetings dominated this week. Read more

Pictures: Cary Diwali 2012

Cary, NC – The 2012 celebration of Cary Diwali had perfect weather this year. Photographer Brooke Meyer was there for CaryCitizen during the early part of the day. Read more

The Origins of Halloween

Story by Gordon and Marcia Mercer. Photo by Jennifer C.

Cary, NC – If you want to understand the present, it’s good to know the past. Gordon and Marcia Mercer, CaryCitizen’s team on all things historical, tackle the origins of Halloween. Read more

Stonehaven Designs the Gift of Extravagant Love

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – Stonehaven Jewelry‘s owner Ron Lodolz has designed handcrafted jewelry for over 35 years, but it wasn’t until recently that he truly found his calling. It’s called the Gift of Extravagant Love. Read more

Early Voting Starts in Cary

Photo by Kara Huff.

Cary, NC – Early voting started today in Wake County. Whether you can’t make it on Election Day (Tues., Nov 6) or just can’t wait, here’s what you need to know about Early Voting in Cary. Read more

Green Hope’s Hardin Starts for Peace University

John Hardin, right, recent graduate of Green Hope High, is now playing for co-ed Peace University

Cary, NC – Green Hope basketball star forward John Hardin wasn’t ready to hang up his high tops as his senior year approached. He loved the sport and wanted to play in college. Green Hope Coach John Green told him of a program he thought John might like. Read more

Weekend Events: Grace Potter, Diwali, Sk-8 Park and the State Fair

Lindsey Chester edits the CaryCitizen Calendar of EventsPhoto of Grace Potter & the Nocturnals by Phil Adelman.

Cary, NC – Just another quiet weekend in Cary, NC. The State Fair will be roaring into its second weekend just over the town line on Hillsborough Street. Grace Potter and the Nocturnals will be at Booth Amph on Friday; Hum Sub’s Diwali Festival will be there on Saturday. All this and more on the Calendar of Events. Read more