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Veterans Freedom Park Rises in Cary

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Cary, NC — A 90′ white granite spire is almost complete on Harrison Avenue as Veterans Freedom Park nears completion in Cary. Read more

First Day of Spring in Cary

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Cary, NC — The sun crossed over the equator today, signaling the start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. Just like that, the cold, dreary weather in Cary disappeared and the skies presented us with a perfectly balmy Carolina day. Read more

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Tech: Say Hello to Your New Lightbulb

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Cary, NC — Say goodbye to those 40 and 60 watt incandescent bulbs. As of January 1 of this year, they can no longer be manufactured or imported into the U.S. Say hello to the SlimStyle LED bulb. It might be the future of how you light your home. Read more

Memorial Seeks Families of American Eagle Flight 3379 Crash

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Cary, NC— Plans are underway to build a memorial to honor passengers, crew and emergency responders involved in the 1994 accident of American Eagle Flight 3379. Those behind the effort are seeking to connect with people who would like to attend the ceremony dedicating the memorial. Read more

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20,000 Meals Packed at Glenaire

Chet Baker weighing meals at Glenaire Stop Hunger Now event

Cary, NC — Glenaire Retirement Community, with the help of approximately 150 volunteers, packaged 20,000 meals as they worked with the Stop Hunger Now organization on Saturday January 11, 2014. Read more

4 Eagle Scouts in Apex

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Apex, NC – We’re always interested in Eagle Scout stories. This one’s particularly interesting. Story by Jill Smith. Read more

Candlelight Vigil for Sandy Hook Elementary on Wed

Morrisville, NC – Town of Morrisville will hold a candlelight vigil on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 to remember the victims of the shooting last week at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT.

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Festival of Lights – Jewish Celebration in Cary

Sharon Kabalo, deputy consul general for Israel in Atlanta lights the Shamash at Cary’s 2nd annual Jewish Festival.

Story by Lindsey Chester, photos by Brooke Meyer

Cary, NC- For the second year, the Town of Cary has partnered with Chabad of Cary, the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary and Temple Beth Shalom to bring the town a festival to celebrate Hanukkah. Cary lit the large public menorah on the second night of the holiday, this past Sunday.

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Pictures: Cary Christmas Parade

Photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The weather was mild for the annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 8, 2012. An estimated crowd of 20,000 lined Chatham and Academy streets for the big show.

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Kickstarter: Cross Currents Festival Needs Your Supporter

Cary, NC – Five years ago, the Cross Currents Festival started with two concerts and two open rehearsals. By 2012, they had grown to 12 concerts, 8 open rehearsals and three week-long intensive workshops for students. Now, Cross Currents needs your support. Read more