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Happy 20th Birthday Cary YMCA!

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Hard to believe, but this year the Cary Family YMCA turned 20 years old. I met with Executive Director, Diane Hillsgrove to talk about the past and future of this powerful community organization.…

Downtown Notes: Story Behind Cary Mural

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If like knowing about the history of Cary, you'll enjoy this free program on Tuesday, January 24, from The Friends of Page-Walker.…

Town Looking for Historic Plans

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Are you a long time Cary resident? By that I mean, have you lived here longer than 30 years? If so you may have some documents that could be of interest to the Town of Cary and the Friends of Page-Walker.…

Lochmere’s 6th Annual Christmas Flotilla

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One of Cary's most unique traditions is the Lochmere Christmas Flotilla, started by Former Mayor Harold Ritter in 2005. It's this Sunday night and we'll tell you where to go to watch.…

Events: Wreaths Across America on Dec 10

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The Yates Mill Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) hosts a Wreaths Across America ceremony at noon, Saturday, Dec. 10, at Hillcrest Cemetery (off Page Street) in Cary.…

History: Remembering Nathaniel Jones

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Jones owned one of the largest farms in the state, which included over 100,000 acres.…

Cary’s Cemetery Secrets

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Just in time for the Halloween season, the Friends of the Page-Walker Hotel will present two free programs uncovering the mysteries and secrets of some of Cary’s family cemeteries, as well as the contribution these historic gravesites make in educating the public about the community in which they live.…

Wake County Quiz: Where is St. Matthews Township?

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Green Level, White Oak, St. Matthew's and Marks Creek - they are all Wake County townships. Do you know where they are?…

History: Cedar Fork Rifles

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Story and photographs by Hal Goodtree Morrisville, NC – Civil War History came to life on Saturday as the Cedar Fork Rifles reenacted their 1861 ceremony of commission.…

History: Films, Exhibit and Reenactors in Morrisville This Week

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The Town of Morrisville will unveil new historic exhibits and two video documentaries that feature the history of the town. Plus, the Cedar Fork Rifles will will reenact history with a company drill and flag ceremony.…

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