IdeaSlam: What’s Your Idea?

Story from staff reports. Photo by Thomas Hawk.

Cary, NC – Do you have a great idea for a business but don’t know where to start? Have you ever thought about being an entrepreneur but couldn’t take the first step? IdeaSlam at the Cary Innovation Center on Monday, April 16 may be just the ticket for you. Read more

Cary Family Dental Free Clinic This Saturday

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Evan Long.

Cary, NC – For several years, Dr. Allan Acton of Cary Family Dental has held a smile makeover contest, whereby the deserving winners received a free dental makeover. This year, his office has decided to open up their services on a first-come, first-served basis for free services on Saturday April 14, 2012. Read more

“Monologues” Fight Domestic Violence

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC- The Vagina Monologues debuted in 1999 at the Westside Theater off-Broadway. At the time, just saying the word “vagina” made people uncomfortable, and still does for many. But the issues raise in the play are important, and the work is getting a reading here in Cary starting on April 12. Read more

Business in Cary: Upcoming Chamber Events

Story from staff reports. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Lots of exciting stuff going on at the Cary Chamber of Commerce in the next few weeks. Here are a few of the highlights. Read more

Style: Spicing Up Outdoor Decor

Story by Vivien Koronet of Vivien Koronet Interior Designs. Above, Kartell Bubble Club Sofa designed by Philippe Starck, available from SmartFurniture.

Cary, NC – It looks like warm weather is here to stay,  and creating a colorful, eye-catching outside space for family and friends will allow you to appreciate the mild North Carolina temperatures so much more! Read more

Harold’s Blog: The Masters

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through April 1, 2012. Photo by Keith Allison.

Cary, NC – This was a very short week for me since it was a vacation week. Most of my week was spent in Augusta, Georgia. Read more

Friendly Baseball Game Benefits Cancer Research

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Paul Li.

Cary, NC- Bats For Matt is this Saturday, April 14, 2012.  It’s much more than a baseball game between area high schools (Green Hope and Cardinal Gibbons). In its sixth year, the event raises money and awareness to fight lymphoma, a disease that took Matt Cossa from his friends and family in 2006.

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Pictorial: Saturday in Cary

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Saturday was blazingly sunny in Cary, North Carolina. I pulled out the camera for the opening of Cary’s two farmers markets and the first-ever Easter Bonnet Festival at Waverly Place. Read more

Technology Video: Flying Car

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo courtesy of PAL-V.

Cary, NC – Flying cars were big news at The New York Auto Show last week. Do you have kids who are interested in science, technology, engineering or math? Show them this video of a flying car to get their juices flowing. Read more

Spicing Up Herbfest: The People’s Pharmacy

Cary, NC- If you are a gardening enthusiast, or if you just like to smell the flowers, Herbfest’s third year has a little something for everyone, including a brush with fame. Read more