Page-Walker Offers $750 to High School Seniors
Cary, NC — High school seniors in Cary can apply now through May 15, 2015 to receive a $750 educational scholarship from the Page-Walker Arts & History Center. Read more
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The History & Rebirth of The Cary Theater
Cary, NC — If you’ve lived in Cary for more than a few years now, then you may know that The Cary Theater used to be an auto parts store. But did you know that, from 1946-1955, the site was home to the area’s first indoor movie theater? Here’s a bit of The Cary’s history–and the story of how it came full circle. Read more
Profiles: Remembering Jean Ladd
Cary, NC — Mrs. Jean Hobby Ladd, Cary resident since 1938, passed away this month on January 3, 2015. With the help of a transcribed interview conducted by Peggy Van Scoyoc, I’ve compiled a short biography to honor Mrs. Ladd’s life and to recognize her many contributions to the development and prosperity of Cary. Read more
David J. Martin Wins Hometown Spirit Award
Cary, NC — Cary’s Annual Hometown Spirit Award was presented to South Hills developer David J. Martin last week on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Read more
Shoes From Heaven: A Veterans Day Story
(Editor’s Note: This story was read by the writer, Saskia Leary, to the 500 attendees at the Town of Cary’s annual Veteran’s Day luncheon on Friday November 7, 2014. Saskia lives in Cary and volunteers her time with the Cultural Arts Committee among other pursuits.)
Cary, NC — For the past few years, I have been involved with the USO. With this story, I want to honor the American troops who were stationed in the Netherlands in 1945 and all of you. Read more
Ashworth Drugs Celebrates 57 Years Downtown
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
History: Samuel Fenton Cary
From the blog of Lori Bush.
Cary, NC — The following comments were made by my esteemed At-Large Council colleague, Ed Yerha. Ed has a phenomenal way of providing informative and entertaining bits of history – and at our last council meeting, he spoke of the man for who Cary is named – Samuel Fenton Cary. He’s provided these comments to me to share, and I thought you all might enjoy the “history lesson.” I did. (Thanks so much to Ed!) Read more
Lori Bush: Women’s History Month
Cary, NC – Council member Lori Bush delivered the following remarks at the March 27, 2014 meeting of Town Council. Read more
Dreamfest Remembers Martin Luther King Jr
Cary, NC -It’s been 45 years since the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated. On Monday Jan 20, 2014 his life and work will be marked by a group of events under the name Dreamfest. 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