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Cary woman creates ‘sugaree’ treats

Stacy Hill of Cary turned a creative, sweet hobby into her own business when she started Sugaree Chocolate Co. in 2011. Published: May. 14, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary’s Back in the Day Cafe steps back in time

Memories might start flowing when you walk through the doors of Back In The Day Cafe. Published: May. 7, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary woman celebrates the outdoors

					As a national leader for Outdoor Afro, Beky Branagan of Cary leads groups of African-American residents into nature. Published: Apr. 30, 2013 3:30 PM | Full story

Rain or shine, Indoor Greens offers mini golf fun

The weather is always perfect for golf at Indoor Greens Mini Golf and Cafe in Cary. Published: Apr. 23, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary couple rocks out, wizard style

Scott and Kirsten Vaughan are members of the Wizard Rock group The Blibbering Humdingers. The Harry Potter-loving Cary residents are raising money to perform in London. Published: Apr. 16, 2013 5:35 PM | Full story

With more space, Southern Charm hopes to grow

Southern Charm Gift Boutique is now in a bigger location at Cary Towne Center. Published: Apr. 16, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary builder focuses on going green

Cary-based Paradise Found Construction won the National Green Certified Remodel of the Year award by the National Association of Home Builders. Published: Apr. 2, 2013 2:00 PM | Full story

Cary man finds bluegrass success

Cary native Tim Woodall plays bass and sings in The Grass Cats, a bluegrass band that has a hit song – “The Mountains, My Baby and Me.” Published: Mar. 26, 2013 5:30 PM | Full story

Cary man uses photography to recover from brain injury

Last year, Dorcas Ministries served more than 5,200 people in Cary and Morrisville. Published: Mar. 23, 2013 4:40 PM | Full story

Apex grad knew early on she wanted to be a chef

Last year, Dorcas Ministries served more than 5,200 people in Cary and Morrisville. Published: Mar. 12, 2013 11:51 PM | Full story

Cary High student a Young Marine of the Year

Austin Cobb’s parents weren’t so sure about his career choice when decided as a 10-year-old that he wanted to be a Marine. Published: Mar. 9, 2013 4:13 PM | Full story

On your mark, get set ...

Youngsters will compete in the Crosswinds District Pinewood Derby at the Cary Towne Center on Saturday, March 9. Published: Mar. 2, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Deborah Fox: Saving cats is what it’s all about

The IBM retiree spent money from her stock options to open Cat Angels Pet Adoptions. “It’s all about the cats here. If anyone doesn’t get that, I’ll show them the door.” Published: Feb. 26, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary native helped give 'Lincoln' its look

If “Lincoln,” nominated for 12 Academy Awards, snags a statue for Production Design Sunday night, the men on stage accepting the honors will have a Cary native to thank for helping them get there. Published: Feb. 21, 2013 11:45 AM | Full story

Green Hope grad ‘happy playing music for a living’

Cole Roe took to the Internet when he decided to make a music album. Through Kickstarter, the Green Hope High School graduate raised $2,500. Published: Feb. 16, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary social worker named among most dedicated

Social Work Today magazine honored Laurie Ray as one of the nation’s 10 Dedicated and Deserving Social Workers. Published: Feb. 9, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Fuquay-Varina focuses on the arts

This southwestern Wake County town is gaining a reputation for cultivating the arts, with a monthly art-show crawl, an artist co-operative and more. Published: Feb. 5, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Cary woman wins big on ‘Wheel of Fortune’

Leanne McLaughlin of Cary won $69,300 in cash and prizes when she appeared on the popular game show last month. Published: Jan. 26, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Charity ball aims beyond the ribbon

Dipali Aphale and Karen Cheng are hoping, of course, that the Beyond the Ribbon Ball they’re hosting this weekend brings in lots of money for the breast cancer foundation they chose as the event’s beneficiary. But they also hope their guests will leave feeling that they’ve gained something, too. Published: Jan. 23, 2013 11:00 AM | Full story

‘My biggest message is that you can get past setbacks’

Steve Barsby loves walking the streets of downtown Cary, with up to three dogs in tow. And walking isn’t the only way 72-year-old Barsby likes to stay active. He’s also an avid cyclist. Published: Jan. 19, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

At last, answers to a mother’s grief

It wasn’t bacteria or a virus that plagued young Michael Mendy’s body and mind. He did not inherit his symptoms from his mother or father. Nothing toxic was in his blood. Published: Jan. 15, 2013 4:40 PM | Full story

Techie Tweens head to state competition

Techie Tweens, a local all-girls robotics team, will compete in the FIRST LEGO League state championship. Published: Jan. 8, 2013 6:00 PM | Full story

Apex churches find Christmas spirit in tiny town of Aulander

Members of Peak and Apex United Methodist churches adopt families in the Bertie County town of Aulander each Christmas, buying clothes and gifts “that people really do need.” Published: Dec. 29, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

More than Christmas trees – this is art

The trees in the The Umstead Hotel and Spa’s holiday art installation aren’t perfect. They also aren’t small – it took almost a dozen people to unload the largest tree and set it upright. Published: Dec. 22, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Alley Cats finds kitties good homes

Alley Cats and Angels is an all-volunteer nonprofit that connects stray cats throughout the Triangle with foster families and permanent homes. Published: Dec. 21, 2012 10:40 AM | Full story

The Matthews House gets sweeter

Preeti Waas, a patisserie chef, is leading the new bakery division at the downtown Cary destination. Published: Dec. 15, 2012 8:19 PM | Full story

More than data storage at NetApp

NetApp, a data-storage company with a campus in RTP, is consistently ranked a top place to work. The company encourages volunteerism. Published: Dec. 8, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

Middle Creek student is Miss North Carolina Teen USA

Kelsey Barberio, student body president at Middle Creek, will compete in the Miss Teen USA pageant. Published: Nov. 24, 2012 4:45 PM | Full story

'A Christmas Story' comes to Cary Arts Center

Dan Martschenko, founder of Cary Players Community Theatre Community, is directing the show. Published: Nov. 17, 2012 6:00 PM | Full story

A young author – very young

While other children are watching TV on a Saturday morning, Northwoods Elementary student Stephanie Gorbounov might be at a book signing. Published: Nov. 10, 2012 3:10 PM | Full story


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