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Handel’s Messiah: A Cary Tradition for 41 Years

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Story by Regina Kaiser. Above, Susan Easter and her father Bill Easter, one of the founding members of the Cary Community Choir. Cary, NC – The Cary Community Choir, Cary’s longest-running cultural organization, will perform its 42nd annual Handel’s Messiah on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Westwood Baptist Church, Cary, NC…

Pike and Dassau Win 2012 Cary Hometown Spirit Awards

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Joy Pike, who has served for years with the Heart of Cary Association, and Betsy Dassau, recent founder of Cary Creative Center, were jointly honored at last Thursday night's Town Council meeting as winners of the fourth annual Hometown Spirit Awards.…

Profile: Carlotta Ungaro, New Morrisville Chamber President

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"When we headed into Morrisville in late February, it was a beautiful day, the sun was shining, people were out everywhere, shopping and riding bikes. The whole scene seemed like a message that this was the place to be," Carlotta said.…

Profile: Artist Karen Lee

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"The story of me is a pretty straight line. I always wanted to be an illustrator and fortunately that is exactly what I've done. Passionately."…

Profile: Cary Radio DJ and his Financial Safari

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The radio show started in 2005. Financial questions are asked and answered in 11 minute segments. It's produced in Cary but syndicated on 43 stations nationwide.…

Profile: Grace Li Wang Shines For Lazy Daze

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Story and photos by Lindsey Chester Cary, NC- At the recent Lazy Daze Grants ceremony the artwork was unveiled that will represent the Lazy Daze Festival this August. I had the opportunity that night to meet the artist, Grace Li Wang. She agreed to a future interview.…

Profile: Yoko Sorensen – Town Employee of the Year 2010

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Story by Kathleen Peden. Photo by Hal Goodtree. Cary, NC - Fire Station #2 is located on SE Maynard Road. This week, I went there to meet with Yoko Sorensen, Fire Department Captain and Town of Cary Employee of the Year.…

Cary History: Dr. James Templeton

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Most of all, Dr. James Templeton was a pillar of Cary society. He ministered to the sick and tended to the growth and well-being of the community in equal measure.…

Meet Kay Struffolino, Cary’s Hometown Spirit Award Winner

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Story & photo by Leslie Huffman. Cary, NC – If there has ever been a person that exemplifies hometown spirit, it is Kay Struffolino. Originally from Northern Pennsylvania, Kay and her family moved to Cary in 1972. The population of Cary then was around 9,000 people.…

Cary Fire Station #3: All Business

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One thing I learned at Fire Station 3: they don’t play checkers like they used to in the old days.…

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