Editor’s Journal: 2014 Technology Wish List for Cary
Cary, NC — What’s on the top of my 2014 Technology Wish List for Cary? Gig U, ultra-high speed broadband for a 7-county area of the Triangle including Cary, is my #1 item. Read more
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Editor’s Journal: Downtown Before the Flood
Cary, NC – I went downtown to see the new movie theater sign and take some pictures. The whole trip had a distinctly antediluvian quality.
Editor’s Journal: A Weekend in Pictures
Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – This past weekend, I managed to get around to three interesting events in the greater Cary region: CenterStage on the front lawn of DPAC in Durham, Wheel on Academy in downtown Cary and Morrisville’s East Meets West festival.
CenterStage
Friday evening was perfect for CenterStage, a collaboration between WUNC’s Back Porch Music and the American Tobacco Historic District in Downtown Durham.
A large and enthusiastic crowd turned out for the first show of the summer. I ran into several friends from Cary and got to take a few shots from the rooftop of Diamond View II, one large office buildings between DPAC and Durham Bulls Athletic Park.
Find out about more free CenterStage concerts this summer.
Wheels on Academy
Saturday morning, I swung by Wheels on Academy in Downtown Cary.
Last year’s inaugural event was a little soggy, but Saturday morning was crisp and clear in downtown Cary. More than 100 cars participated.
My favorites were Barney Fife’s vintage Ford police cruiser, a beautiful plum-colored Studebaker, an immaculate California woody and a low slung hot rod Don Frantz identified for me as a class of cars called a “Rat Ride.” All the cars were gorgeous.
East Meets West
Finally, I wound up at Morrisville’s East Meets West Festival. Booths lined Town Hall Drive and two stages showcased Eastern and Western acts.
I was there to perform on the West stage with A Fifth of Blues, but I also had a chance to wander around a little.
Thanks to Brooke Meyer for getting a shot of me in action with my bass guitar.
It was an exciting weekend all around.
Editor’s Journal: Electronic Meetings
Story and picture by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – Kudos to Town staff for bringing up the issue of electronic meetings. Now, Town Council needs to show support for this important initiative. Read more
Editor’s Journal: Shootings in Newtown, CT
Cary, NC – This is not a story I wanted to write. Our mission is to talk about Cary. But the shootings on Friday at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, CT have touched everyone across the U.S., in every big city and small town. Read more
What Is News?
Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – What is news? We grapple with that question every day. What’s news in Moscow or Maryland is not necessarily of interest to people in Cary (and visa versa). Read more
Editorial: Just Say No to Fracking in Cary
Editorial by Hal Goodtree. Map from Southern Environmental Law Center.
Cary, NC – Fracking has the potential to make North Carolina a net energy exporter. But serious concerns exist about contamination of water supplies. Until those concerns are laid to rest, Cary needs to ban fracking within our town limits. Read more
CaryCitizen Voter Recommendations
An editorial opinion by the Publisher of CaryCitizen.
Cary, NC – Many readers have been asking about our endorsements in the coming election. Without further delay, here are our voter recommendations.
Editor’s Journal: Election Season
Hal Goodtree is Editor & Publisher of CaryCitizen.
Cary, NC – Municipal and County elections are coming up on Tuesday, October 11, 2011. Every vote counts and it’s a busy time here at CaryCitizen. Read more
Editorial: The Long Sad Decline of Journalism
Hal Goodtree is publisher of CaryCitizen.com
Cary, NC – Last Sunday, News of the World published its last issue. The 168-year old newspaper was shuttered after allegations surfaced of police bribery and hacking into the cell phones of crime and terror victimes.
If this is journalism, count me out. Read more