This Week in Cary Business

Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree. Above: NC Representative Tom Murry and Cary Chamber President Howard Johnson.

Cary, NC- Business is picking up steam in Cary and the surrounding Triangle. Here are a few news items and business events of interest to both entrepreneurs and titans of industry. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Cary Chamber Intercity Visit to Austin

Story by Harold Weinbrecht. Photos by Lori Bush.

Cary, NC – This was a busy week dominated by the Cary Chamber intercity visit to Austin, Texas. Read more

A Night at the RailHawks

Story by Matt Young. Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Last week, the Carolina RailHawks faced the Ft. Lauderdale Strikers at Wake Med Soccer Park. The CaryCitizen team was there, in the SkyBox, as guests of the RailHawks organization.

It was a great night – beautiful evening weather and an up-tempo, high-scoring game. I even got to sit next to the League Commissioner during the second half! Read more

Election Day: Vote on Tuesday May 8

Cary, NC – Tuesday, May 8, 2012 is Primary Election Day in Cary. You can vote for President of the United States, a variety of State offices and on a constitutional amendent called the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more

Weekly Recap: Letters, Tri-9, Beer and Bowden

Cary, NC – It’s been another epic week in Cary with news of the NCAA College Cup, a report on the future of Cary Parks & Rec, a happy ending for Green Hope and Panther Creek, good news about the Bowden House and lots of  commentary on Paul Stam’s Letter to the Editor.  And, of course, a beer story. Read more

Letters: Paul Stam on Amendment One

Publisher’s Note: We received this Letter to the Editor from Representative Paul Stam in response to an opinion piece by Lori Bush.  Rep. Stam serves the 37th legislative district in Wake County and is majority leader of the N.C. House of Representatives. Read more

NCAA Women’s College Cup Returns to Cary

Story by Hal Goodtree. Photo of 2006 College Cup in Cary by Jarret Campbell.

Cary, NC – The NCAA has announced that the Division 1 Women’s College Cup will return to Cary in 2013. The College Cup is the championship tournament of NCAA soccer. Read more

What Is News?

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – What is news? We grapple with that question every day. What’s news in Moscow or Maryland is not necessarily of interest to people in Cary (and visa versa). Read more

Opinion: Let’s Vote on May 8

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

Cary, NC – As an elected official, it probably makes sense that I am passionate about democracy and public service.  (Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t have run for office, right?)

Perhaps my early engagement learning about our government at Girl’s State is what sparked my pubic service interest.  But it’s watching the process of  government and seeing how few people vote, that fuels me today.  As folks who know me well can tell you, I been an “active” participant in the electoral process –  reminding my family, neighbors, friends and constituents about the importance of voting. Read more

Weather: Spring Heat Wave in Cary

Cary, NC – Just a couple of weeks ago, it was in the low 40’s. This week, expect temps to hit 90 degrees. Read more