The Importance of Fathers

Story by Thomas Goolsby, North Carolina State Senator representing New Hanover County.

Wilmington, NC – Tomorrow we bury my father. Although his passing was not unexpected, the finality of his death still comes as a shock. One of my brothers was with him and assures me that his final moments were peaceful. Read more

Tomato Day: Saturday July 21 at WWFM

Photos by William Jones, Walter and Lionel & Heidi

Cary. NC  – The Western Wake Farmers Market in Cary is having their first Tomato Day on Saturday July 21, 2012 and you’re invited. Read more

Saying Goodbye to Andy Griffith

Story by Gordon and Marcia Mercer.

Cary, NC – “An actor who never looked like he was acting, a moral compass who saved as many souls as most preachers, and an entertainer who put more smiles on more faces than almost anyone; this was as successful a life as is pretty much possible.” – Brad Paisley, in tribute to Andy Griffith. Read more

Two Week Music Festival Returns to Downtown Cary

Cary, NC- Hard to believe, but in the Cary Cross Chamber Music  and Art Festival’s second year in Downtown Cary, there’s even more events and artistic collaborations! Read more

Harold’s Blog: Morrisville/Cary Alliance Continues and More

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This week was a relatively slow one. It included a joint meeting of Morrisville and Cary subcommittee, other meetings, and one event. Read more

Starlight Concert – Jamming Cary Style

Cary, NC- Friday night, the weather cleared just as Jamrock was starting their sound check. The  second concert of Friends of Page-Walker’s summer Starlight concert season brought a diverse audience together to enjoy some good old Jamaican reggae. Read more

Business Brief: Downtown Cary Coffee House?

Cary, NC – Cary Town Council will be considering approval for a Larry’s Beans in the Historic Jones-Foy House at the next regular council meeting scheduled for July 26. Read more

The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer’s

Story by Hal Goodtree, photo by Olsen.

Cary, NC – Carrie Knowles, best known as the Executive Director of the Cary Cross Currents Music Festival, recently released a Kindle edition of her well-regarded book The Last Childhood: A Family Story of Alzheimer’s. It’s risen to #11 on the Kindle Best Sellers list under caregiving. Read more

Events: National Night Out

Cary, NC – More events and festivals are moving downtown. The latest, National Night Out, will take place Tuesday, August 7 and moves from Cary Towne Center. Read more

Survey of Area Non- Profits

Cary, NC -There are strengths in numbers, and for non-profit organizations, often strapped for funds, an umbrella organization may be able to help. Executive Service Corps of the Triangle (ESC) recently sent out a survey to non-profits in the Cary area to test the need for just such an organizing group. Read more