Money Matters: The True Story on Annuities

Story by “Coach Pete” D’Arruda president of Capital Financial Planning and host of Financial Safari Radio broadcast from Cary, NC. Photo by Glenn Stevens.

Cary, NC- Let’s face it: Market volatility is here to stay. We’re still recovering from the recession, and every day the market seems more and more unpredictable. This type of environment makes retirement planning quite difficult. Here are some thoughts on the issue of annuities. Read more

Lori Bush: Tech Task Force

From the blog of Lori Bush, Cary Town Council At-Large member.

Cary, NC – I promise, there WILL be a time when I DON’T blog about technology. (Ok, maybe that isn’t a promise I can keep.)

Our very own Cary “Geek Squad” aka the “Technology Task Force” met Wednesday for the first time at Town Hall. I was impressed with the breadth and depth of their experience, their passion for making Cary a better place, and their willingness to take valuable time out of their lives to help in this important endeavor. Read more

Beer and Wine Series: Canned Beer is Cool

Story by Matt Young. Read more in our Wine & Beer Series. Photo by Ishikawa Ken.

Cary, NC – More and more we are seeing craft beers in cans. Craft beers. IN CANS!

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Shana Tucker: Show Went on Despite the Weather

Story and photos by Lindsey Chester.

Cary- Once again, PineCone‘s organizers with help from the Town Of Cary, had to plan for inclement weather for a concert scheduled at Sertoma Amphitheater in Bond Park. The storms were looming all day Saturday, so the equipment for the Shana Tucker Concert was set up in the Kiwanis Shelter. She played to a packed, and dry, crowd. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Red Light Cameras and the Chicken Surprise

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo by Myrrh Ahn.

Cary, NC – This week was not a typical council week. Other than the council meeting and a leadership dinner there wasn’t much going on. Read more

Outdoor Sculpture Installation Downtown

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photos by Lindsey Chester and Hal Goodtree.

Cary, N.C. – Friday morning, under a threatening sky, 12 sculptures made their temporary homes along Academy Street in Downtown Cary. From about 9:30 through the afternoon, the artists and a town crew along with volunteers from Cary Visual Art helped secure each piece of art, as part of the annual juried show known as the Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. The sculptures will call Cary their home through June of 2013. Read more

Veterans Groups in Cary

 Story by Brian Schmid. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – There are many Veterans Groups throughout the nation, and it can be very difficult to keep them straight. Acronyms like MOAA and VFW tend to make civilian’s heads spin, and who can blame them? It seems like they are all nearly carbon copies of each other. In reality though, each group has different entry requirements and slightly different purposes. Read more

Merle & Kris: “This is Country Music, Ladies and Gentlemen”

Story by Matt Young.

Cary, NC – It’s become a pattern. Rain, thunderstorms off and on all day, only to clear in the late afternoon, bringing lower temperatures, right before a concert at Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Read more

Scavenger Hunt Grand Prize: A Trip to Disney World

Story by Leslie Huffman, first published on Cary Scavenger Hunt.

Cary, NC – Bigger, better, bolder. Believe it! The Cary Scavenger Hunt is back for its 3rd year and 2012 promises to be the best yet. Enter this years Cary Scavenger Hunt and you could win a week in Orlando including tickets to Disney World Theme Park! Read more

A Short Drive from Cary: Paperhand Puppet Intervention

Story republished from The Better Sleep Store in Chapel Hill. Used with permission.

Chapel Hill, NC – Paperhand Puppet Intervention returns to Chapel Hill with their new show from August 10 – September 9. “City of Frogs” promises to be a magical and spectacular experience for the whole family. Read more