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Remembering Cary’s soda fountains

Half a century ago, soda fountains were a big draw in Cary. Published: May. 14, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Herbfest tells a piece of Cary’s history

This year’s Herbfest will be on Saturday, May 4. Published: Apr. 16, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Local developer recalls his childhood

David Martin built South Hills Mall and many other properties around Cary. But when he was growing up, he was a “poor orphan boy.” Published: Mar. 19, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

On Maynard, from tobacco to shopping centers

Maynard Road is a major route in Cary. But the land near Walnut Street used to be a farm, owned by the Maynard family. Published: Feb. 19, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

A history of Black History Month in Cary

5P11K8U8 Every year during Black History Month, Cary hosts a number of events that commemorate the Civil Rights era and to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Published: Jan. 15, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

No shopping plazas? That’s just crazy

These days, Cary residents have plenty of options when it comes to shopping. But before Cary’s boom, folks had to travel to Raleigh. Published: Dec. 18, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Educators recall the old days

Educators remember what it was like decades ago, when Cary High was the only place around to get a secondary-school education. Published: Nov. 20, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Before the subdivisions were built

Folks remember what life was like on the farm. Published: Oct. 16, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Desegregating Cary schools

West Cary High School was built as an all-black school. Published: Oct. 9, 2012 11:19 AM | Full story

Remembering the Korean War

Local veterans recall their experiences with the war. Published: Jul. 24, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Relocating Cary’s fire station No. 1

Former Cary fire chief Ned Perry remembers building Cary’s fire station No. 1. Published: Jun. 26, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary’s first shopping centers

Remembering the beginnings of Cary’s first shopping centers. Published: May. 29, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story


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