Remembering Carroll Ogle
Cary, NC — It is with sadness that we report that Carroll Ogle, a lion of the Cary community, passed away on July 1, 2014. He was 86. Read more
Cary History: Fred Bond
Cary, NC — Fred G. Bond was mayor of Cary from 1971 to 1983, during which time he oversaw significant expansion of the town. The foundations he put in place to accommodate population growth have shaped Cary into the desirable community it is today. Read more
Business: Making Merch for Rock Royalty
Above: Jud Patterson of Kreative Concepts with his invention, the Hopper Beer Mug.
Cary, NC- How many of you recall spending hours as a teen pouring over record album covers full of art, lyrics and hidden treasures from the 70’s? Read more
Handel’s Messiah: A Cary Tradition for 41 Years
Story by Regina Kaiser. Above, Susan Easter and her father Bill Easter, one of the founding members of the Cary Community Choir.
Cary, NC – The Cary Community Choir, Cary’s longest-running cultural organization, will perform its 42nd annual Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Westwood Baptist Church, Cary, NC at 7:30pm. Read more
Pike and Dassau Win 2012 Cary Hometown Spirit Awards
(L->R) Joy Pike and Betsy Dassau, recipients of Cary’s 2012 Hometown Spirit Award.
Story by Lindsey Chester. Picture above via Town of Cary. Other photos, Lindsey Chester.
Cary, NC – The Town of Cary announced the fourth annual winners of the Hometown Spirit Awards – and this time two citizens will share the award. Joy Pike, who has served for years with the Heart of Cary Association, and Betsy Dassau, recent founder of Cary Creative Center, jointly were honored at last Thursday night’s Town Council meeting in Town Hall. Read more
Profile: Carlotta Ungaro, New Morrisville Chamber President
Story by Matt Young. Photos by Hal Goodtree.
Morrisville, NC – Carlotta Ungaro started her position as President of the Morrisville Chamber of Commerce in May of this year. We had a chance to speak to her this week. Read more
Profile: Artist Karen Lee
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
Profile: Grace Li Wang Shines For Lazy Daze
Story and photos by Lindsey Chester
Cary, NC- At the recent Lazy Daze Grants ceremony the artwork was unveiled that will represent the Lazy Daze Festival this August. I had the opportunity that night to meet the artist, Grace Li Wang. She agreed to a future interview. Read more
Profile: Yoko Sorensen – Town Employee of the Year 2010
Story by Kathleen Peden. Photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – Fire Station #2 is located on SE Maynard Road. This week, I went there to meet with Yoko Sorensen, Fire Department Captain and Town of Cary Employee of the Year. Read more
Cary History: Dr. James Templeton
Story by Peggy Von Scoyoc. Illustrations by Jerry Miller.
James Templeton was born in 1855 in Lincolnton, North Carolina. He was chairman of the school board for thirty years, founder of the Wake County Medical Society, began a newspaper in Cary which he edited, and was in demand as a public speaker. He was a candidate for governor on the prohibitionist ticket and a soldier in the Great War.
But most of all, Dr. James Templeton was a pillar of Cary society. He ministered to the sick and tended to the growth and well-being of the community in equal measure. Read more