Inside the Eye: Flyers Ground Hurricanes

Story by Bob Fennel. File photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary-lina, NC – The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Philadelphia Flyers, on the second part of  back-to-back weekend games.

After playing a great game 24 hours earlier, the Canes blew it in the third period giving up 4 goals, after starting the period 1-1, eventually losing by a score of 5-1. Read more

Harold’s Blog: The Future of Our Parks

From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht, covering the week through October 30, 2011. Photo of Heater Park by Zach Hayes.

Cary, NC – This week was another busy week as mayor. It included a work session on the future of parks, a taping of Cary Matters, and a short council meeting. Read more

ACC Soccer Championships Come To Cary

Story by Steve Phillips. File photo by Tom Mousseau from last year’s ACC Women’s Soccer Championship in Cary between Wake Forest and Maryland. The Deacs are this year’s defending champs.

Cary, NC – Women ACC play quarterfinals finished up this Sunday on college campuses, and now the semi-and final matches will move to Cary’s WakeMed Soccer Park this Friday, Nov 4. Read more

Panthers Beat: OHHH – lind – OHHH!

Story by Matt Young and photo by Tom Mousseau for CaryCitizen.

Cary-lina, NC – The Panthers let this one slip away from them.

Sunday’s contest was taken down to the final seconds only to have Olindo Mare miss a “sure thing” 31 yard field goal that would have sent the game into overtime with 29 ticks left.

The Panthers came up just short (again!) 24-21 to the Vikes. Read more

Survey Results: Your Digital Lifestyle

Survey edited by Hal Goodtree. Photo by Yutako Tsutano.

Cary, NC – Thanks to everyone who participated in our Digital Lifestyle Survey last week. Some of the results may surprise you.
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Inside The Eye: Canes Over Blackhawks 3-0

Story by Bob Fennel. File photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary-lina, NC  –   If you missed this game, you missed a great one.

The Canes hosted the Chicago Blackhawks in their only meeting this season on Friday October 28th.

The Blackhawks came into the game leading the Central Division with a 5-1-2 record but fell to 5-2-2 after being shut out 3-0 by the Canes on Cam Ward’s 17th career shutout. Read more

Happy Birthday, Statue of Liberty

Story and lead photo by Hal Goodtree. Historical photos from NPS.

Cary, NC – Today, Friday October 28, 2011 is the 125th anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. In addition to lots of commemorative events in New York, the National Park Service has activated a Torch-Cam, sharing views from the top with everyone in the world. Read more

Pictures: 2011 Cary Diwali!

Cary, NC – When the history of Booth Amphitheatre  is written, Diwali might just turn out to be its most epic chapter. Brooke Meyer was there with a camera for CaryCitizen. Read more

Inside The Eye: Canes Go To .500 On Shootout Loss To Sens

Story by CaryCitizen’s new Carolina Hurricanes sportswriter, Bob Fennel. He’s the only member of the press corps that wears his Canes gear to the games. ‘Nuff said. File photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary-lina, NC – The Canes faced off against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday, October 25 at the RBC.  They skated away after having been beaten in a heartbreaking 3-2 shootout loss.

The Carolina Hurricanes are now in the middle of the Eastern pack at 3-3. Read more

Pictures: Panthers vs Redskins

Cary, NC – Photographer Tom Mousseau was on the sidelines for CaryCitizen at Sunday’s NFL contest between the Carolina Panthers and the Washington Redskins. As reported Sunday night in Matt Young’s column, the Panthers rolled over the ‘Skins 33-20 at home. Tom filed these pictures from the game. Read more