Weekend Events: Thanksgiving, Chinese Lantern Festival and More
Cary, NC – With Thanksgiving this Thursday, there are fewer events this weekend than usual. But you can go and see the Chinese Lantern Festival on opening day, watch the Johnny Folsom 4 perform hit Johnny Cash songs and more. Read more
How Much Money Stays in the Local Community This Small Business Saturday?
Cary, NC – As a counter to Black Friday and even Cyber Monday sales, Small Business Saturday has for the past seven years been an impetus for shoppers to go and support their local businesses when looking for holiday gifts. With another Small Business Saturday right around the corner, you may be surprised to learn just how much money spent on local small businesses stays in the community. Read more
Gardening: What Makes A Good Holiday Container Garden?
Cary, NC – If you enjoy gardening, you can design your own container garden as a way to add some color and pizzazz to your home for the holidays. Read more
Harold’s Blog: Town Council Meeting, Stormwater and More
Cary, NC – Despite being a holiday week it was still a busy with a lot of long nights.
Monday – Veterans Day
Monday was the observed holiday for Veterans Day so I had no duties or activities.
Tuesday – Planning for Week
Tuesday I contacted council members to hear of questions or concerns they may have had about Thursday’s upcoming regularly scheduled council meeting. The main topic of my individual discussions was the proposed hotels on North Harrison. It was my belief after these discussions that the proposal would pass by at least a 4 to 3 vote.
Canes Bounce Back from Columbus Loss to Beat the Devils
Cary, NC – After a bad loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets at the start of the weekend, the Carolina Hurricanes regrouped and played a tremendous game against the New Jersey Devils, all ahead of their big game against the Toronto Maple Leafs the day before Thanksgiving.
Cary Town Council: N Harrison Hotels, Hometown Spirit Award and More
Cary, NC – The latest Cary Town Council meeting finally saw a vote on the long-tabled North Harrison Avenue hotel project, as well as several other Public Hearings, a pinning ceremony for Cary’s newest fire chief and the announcement of the 2018 Hometown Spirit Award winner. Read more
Kilmayne Water Tower Goes Into Service This Month, Other Water Tanks By Mid-2019
Cary, NC – As water storage tanks age, new tanks need to come in so repairs and replacements can happen. Two new Cary water storage tanks are set to come into service in the coming months, with the Kilmayne Water Tank ready by the end of November. Read more
Annual “Handel’s Messiah” Show David Mellnik’s Last as Cary Choir Director
Cary, NC – For nearly 50 years, the Cary Community Choir has maintained a tradition of performing Handel’s famous “Messiah” close to Christmas. But this year’s show is particularly important because after 21 years with the choir, this will be David Mellnik’s last show as director and conductor. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: Crime in Cary
Cary, NC – Crime in Cary back in the day was much different than what we have today. Folks remember some incidents. Read more