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The Forge Downtown Gets Funded

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Cary, NC — The Forge Downtown, a project of Wake Robotics, has raised enough money through their Kickstarter campaign to open a location in Downtown Cary. Read more

Annie’s Attic is Back in Downtown

Rebecca Chapman and her daughter Peyton at her new store, Annie's Attic

Rebecca Chapman and her daughter Peyton at her new store, Annie’s Attic

Cary, NC — After a four year hiatus, Rebecca Chapman has brought her consignment boutique, Annie’s Attic, back to Downtown Cary. It’s right next door to Ashworth Drugs at the corner of Chatham and Academy. Read more

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Downtown Rumors & Whispers

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Cary, NC — Lots of buzz items circulating in downtown Cary. Here’s a roundup of rumors and whispers. Read more

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Help Kickstart a Robotics Lab for Kids in Downtown Cary

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Cary, NC – What if Wake Robotics, a non-profit here in Cary, converted a paint and wallpaper store Downtown into a workspace where kids could build robots, use a 3D printer and learn about science, engineering, art and technology? Read more

Cary WWII Vet Receives French Legion of Honor

Jim Sansome was awarded the French Legion Medal of Honor

Jim Sansome was awarded the French Legion Medal of Honor

Cary, NC- James Sansome was awarded the French Legion Medal of Honor in February 2014 with 14 other area veterans in a ceremony attended by Governor McCrory in Raleigh. On Tuesday May 13, Cary’s American Legion Post 67 (of which he is a member) celebrated with a  meeting in his honor. Read more

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Public Sees Downtown Park Plans

Citizens take a look at plans for the Downtown Park and fountain

Citizens take a look at plans for the Downtown Park and fountain

Cary, NC — The Town of Cary held the second in a series of public information sessions about the soon-to-be constructed Downtown Park and streetscape improvement plans on Monday May 12, 2014. Many visitors expressed pleasure with what they saw as well as impatience. Read more

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Guide to Summer Events in Cary

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Cary, NC — As the weather heats up, so does the events Calendar in Cary. To help you plan, and so you won’t miss anything, here’s are some highlights in our 2014 Guide to Summer Events in Cary.

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Ashworth Drugs Celebrates 57 Years Downtown

The inside of Ashworth's Drugstore circa approximately 1957

The inside of Ashworth Drugs circa 1957

Cary, NC- It was Easter Monday on April 21, in 1957 when Ashworth Drugs opened in Downtown Cary, after Ralph Ashworth purchased the drugstore from Henry Adams. Read more

Public Art: Vote for Your Favorite Sculpture

Arc by Charles Pilkey is one of 5 sculptures that residents can vote to have included in the 2014 CVA Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition.

Arc by Charles Pilkey is one of 5 sculptures included in a public vote for the 2014 CVA Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition.

Cary, NC- Last year, Cary Visual Art (CVA) opened the selection process for their Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition to the public and over 1200 residents cast their votes. The voting for the 2014 show ends this week. Read more

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Business: Olde Loft Replaces Fat Sounds

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Cary, NC — Cary has a new antique store called Olde Loft. They’re located on Chapel Hill Road in the spot formerly occupied by Fat Sounds. Read more