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Pictures: Cary Train Day 2013

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree. Additional photos by contributor Ian Henshaw.

Cary, NC – The weather was perfect on Saturday for the 2nd annual National Train Day celebration in downtown Cary. Here are a few pictures to remember the day. Read more

Weekend Events: All Aboard For Train Day

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Cary, NC – Saturday May 11, 2013 marks the second year that NC Amtrak has chosen the Cary Depot as the location for their area National Train Day celebration. Approximately  1000 folks attended last year, and Cary is now the model for other such celebrations throughout the nation in Amtrak’s move to small town centers rather than big city celebrations. Read more

Pictures: HerbFest 2013

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Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The cool, damp weather that has settled on Cary this Spring continued for Herbfest 2013. But the chilly wind did not dampen spirits at Page-Walker for the most successful and interesting celebration of culinary gardening yet. Read more

May Events in Downtown Cary

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Editor’s Note: On Wednesdays, we usually run a Weekend Events story. Instead, this week we’re running a summary of May events in Downtown Cary by Doc Thorne, President of the Heart of Cary Association. Photo by Brooke Meyer.

Cary, NC – May is shaping-up to be a busy month in Downtown Cary. Grab the family and come Downtown for Herbfest, National Train Day, the Wheels on Academy vintage car festival and lots more. Read more

Downtown Manager Ed Gawf to Leave Post

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Story via Town of Cary email. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – After two years on the job , Downtown Manager Ed Gawf is leaving his post at the end of May to spend more time with his grandchildren. Read more

Cary Farmers’ Markets Set for Spring Openings

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Story by Lindsey Chester. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – When it comes to food, the winter of our discontent is giving way to eminent joy – the return of all three Cary farmer’s markets. Two open this weekend (April 6, 2013) and the other opens on April 20, 2013. Read more

Business: JustNeem Scores a Hit with Doctor Oz

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Cary, NC- JustNeem, Inc., a company based in Downtown Cary has just announced that they will be moving to a larger location after a large bump in sales following a product appearance on the popular Dr. Oz television show. Read more

Café 121 Opens on East Chatham

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Story and pictures by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – I had a chance to eat lunch at Café 121 a few days ago. One word review: fabulous. Read more

Pictures: Cary Invasion vs Cary Police

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Story and pictures by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – The Cary Invasion hosted the Cary Police in an exhibition basketball game this past Saturday at Herb Young Community Center. It was a rousing contest and a good time, with both teams scoring over 100 points. Read more

Roundabout Construction Causes Detours In Downtown

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Cary, NC- If you have recently driven into Downtown Cary from the west side of town, you have been sent on a detour through quiet streets you never knew existed. The Town is currently under construction on 2 roundabouts to eliminate the forks in the road at Old Apex and West Chatham, and at Durham Rd and East Chatham. When can drivers expect relief? Read more