Photo from University of Alaska at Fairbanks.
Cary, NC – An interesting item came to our attention: the Town of Cary is repaving a portion of Green Level Church Road using Warm Asphalt Mix. Warm? Isn’t Asphalt supposed to be Hot? Read more
Cary, NC – Koka Booth Amphitheatre in Cary has added several more shows to the Summer line up.
If it’s classic progressive rock you’re after, get some tix for Styx on September 16.
If it’s been too long or your can’t remember anything prior to 1990, Styx had big hits with Lady, Come Sail Away and Mr. Roboto.
Watch a Styx Mix on YouTube.
Nothing says good-times like the music of Motown. And two of Motown’s best will be sharing the bill at KBA on Saturday July 30.
Just to refresh your memory, the Four Tops had hits including Standing in the Shadows of Love, Bernadette and Sugar Pie Honey Bunch. Listen to some classic Four Tops on YouTube.
The Temps had a massive string of hits including My Girl, Ball of Confusion, Get Ready and Cloud Nine.
Watch a clip of the Temptations from 1965 performing My Girl on YouTube.
Ray LaMontagne may not be a household name like the Temps or the 4 Tops, but you’d probably recognize his hit song Trouble. LaMontagne is a singer-songwriter from Maine with a husky voice that sounds a little a blend of soul and Cat Stevens.
Watch Trouble on YouTube.
Story by Leslie Huffman and photo by Peter Kemmer.
Cary, NC – Sitting on the floor of my office is an old computer monitor, and in the garage, old paint cans and used motor oil. What do I do with them? How do I get rid of these items without hurting the environment? Read more
Part 6 in our Cary Parks series.
Cary, NC — As is the case with many of Cary’s wonderful parks, R.S. “Dad” Dunham park is named in memory of an influential and inspirational member of our community. Read more
Photo courtesy of Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center.
Cary, NC – Come out and help the Red Cross this month by donating a pint of blood. The Red Cross has been providing blood for patients since 1940. Read more
Story by Lisa Marshall. Photo by George Wesley and Bonita Dannels.
Cary, NC – Growing up I never liked to eat meat. So for the last 22 years, through two pregnancies, I have been a vegetarian. In fact, my whole family is vegetarian, but I promise, we eat well. Read more
Story by Matt Young. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – CaryCitizen visited local artist/author Karen Lee at her home studio on the west side of Cary last week. Like so many artists, she is humble, even slightly embarrassed, to have us go through some of her work. She seemed more comfortable talking about her husband, Tim, also an artist (and bluegrass musician). Read more
Cary, NC – Do you like looking for hidden clues? Do you want to win prizes? Do you love Cary? Here is your chance to come and join the hunt in CaryCitizen’s 2nd Annual Cary Scavenger Hunt! Get out your map and mark your calendars for Saturday July 23, 2011. Read more
From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through May 15, 2011. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – This week was filled with award ceremonies, speaking engagements, and a council meeting. Read more
