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Chinese students get a taste of Cary

After 13 years of living in America, Shuyun Mu still remembers what it was like to move here from China and try to understand conversational English. Published: Aug. 10, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Customers bid farewell to Cary restaurant

The Food Factory was packed with customers Friday - many who came for a goodbye to pastrami sandwiches and the downtown Cary establishment. Published: Aug. 3, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Driven to play for the game he loves

It started with a blurb in a catalog. Josh McKinney got one in the mail from Eurosport, the Hillsborough soccer-gear company, which included a mention of the U.S. Paralympic soccer team at the 1992 Paralympics in Barcelona. Published: Jul. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Cary girl takes the crown, preaches cellphone risks

Fourteen-year-old Shivali Patel sat among a sea of awards in her living room. Published: Jul. 24, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Cary sets the stage

The Cary Arts Center stirred to life as a Belgian orchestra warmed its strings, potters spun clay and town crews worked to finish Cary's largest cultural project in a decade. Published: Jul. 17, 2011 11:06 PM | Full story

Trip opens eyes to the world

Kevin White says India transformed his life. And earlier this year, he shared that experience with 21 local high school students and nine adults. Published: Jul. 12, 2011 8:00 PM | Full story

Local events celebrate Harry Potter movie release

Local libraries will hold events to celebrate the release of the latest Harry Potter film this week: Published: Jul. 10, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

An orchestra extravaganza

Cary will host two weeks of concerts and cultural activities as part of the Cary Cross Currents Chamber Music Arts Festival from Friday through July 17. Published: Jul. 5, 2011 5:00 PM | Full story

Activities for the Fourth of July

Throughout the area, towns are hosting a plethora of Independence Day activities. Published: Jul. 2, 2011 12:15 PM | Full story

Fourth of July events

Throughout the area, towns are hosting a plethora of Independence Day activities this weekend. Here is a list of the holiday festivities: Published: Jun. 28, 2011 4:30 PM | Full story

Live on the air

The Raleigh Amateur Radio Society will hold its annual "Amateur Radio Field Day" this weekend at 4501 Friendship Road in Apex. Published: Jun. 22, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Much changes in 50 years

In his 50 years as a priest, Father Donald Staib is comfortable with change. Published: Jun. 19, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Bridging the gap: A local teacher travels to China

For her entire adult life, Stephanie Fiedler has longed to live overseas. Published: Jun. 15, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Speller has good word for TV bee

After acing the words "iterative" and "punctilio" at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., Catherine Wagner returned home to Cary. Published: Jun. 11, 2011 10:09 PM | Full story

Postal carrier reaches million mile mark

On busy Cary roads full of cellphones, texting and road rage, Marlon Morgan managed to triumph. Published: Jun. 5, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Market brings gardeners' passions to the table

A strong breeze threatened to lift a neighboring vendor's white tent at the Western Wake Farmers Market but Gertrude Jones grabbed a tent pole and without missing a beat nestled her bunches of kohlrabi in ice. Published: May. 28, 2011 1:24 PM | Full story

Cary Relay for Life

The Cary Relay for Life, held last Saturday, is a way to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. To see a photo gallery, please click here. Published: May. 24, 2011 10:27 AM | Full story

Graduation season kicks off

It was mostly smiles and a few tears during Cary Christian's graduation exercises held Friday. Click to see a photo gallery. Published: May. 21, 2011 12:59 AM | Full story

Relay For Life events this weekend

The American Cancer Society will host Relay For Life events throughout the region this weekend. Published: May. 15, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Ala. tornadoes hit close to home

University of Alabama students Danielle and Lee Drago of Apex returned home with a scary story and heart-wrenching photos. Published: May. 8, 2011 9:24 AM | Full story

Cary's history comes alive this weekend

Cotton and Evalina left little of themselves in Cary's collective memory - not their last names, not their birthdates. There's only a painting and a caption. Published: May. 5, 2011 10:07 AM | Full story

Writing her way to a new career

At a rehearsal of Free Association Theater Ensemble's play "Oh Baby!" several cast members made a point of introducing themselves to the playwright, Debbie Barrett, who was watching from just offstage. Published: Apr. 30, 2011 4:43 PM | Full story

High school students get jump on careers

Wearing a suit and tie, Jeremy Plankett strode through N.C. State's McKimmon Center from a practice interview to a career expo. Published: Apr. 27, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Don't forget to smile and wave

If you've driven N.C. 54 past Northwoods Elementary School in the last six years, you've probably seen the smiling face of James "Sonny" Alston. Published: Apr. 23, 2011 6:03 PM | Full story

How we bucked the urge to consume

For an entire month, I walked around town without a dime in my wallet. Published: Apr. 20, 2011 12:12 AM | Full story

The right medicine for downtown Fuquay-Varina

A row of stickers, each with the name of a customer, lines the back edge of the counter at Elliotts Pharmacy. Published: Apr. 16, 2011 5:20 PM | Full story

There's something about 'Music'

Countless high school thespians have pulled on lederhosen, wiggled inside nuns' habits and warbled their way through "The Sound of Music." Published: Apr. 12, 2011 9:06 PM | Full story

No one will forget 'Sweet Meg'

Standing at the fountain in Duke Hospital's lobby, Jim and Terri Wasley emptied the change from their pockets, adding heartfelt wishes to the prayers they'd already offered up for the previous four days. Published: Apr. 5, 2011 9:45 PM | Full story

Area jump-rope team performs at Emerging Issues Forum

Members of the Tri-Force Jump Rope Team based in Morrisville performed in February at a conference at N.C. State University. Published: Apr. 3, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Cary actor walks the local red carpet

Nearly a decade ago, Stefan Guy had three choices: Act. Wait. Or walk home. Published: Mar. 29, 2011 9:55 PM | Full story

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