Harold’s Blog June 14, 2021
Cary, NC – This was my first week back after a week of vacation. Read more
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Cary History: Remembering Jeanette Reaves Evans
Cary, NC — Cary lost an icon on May 17, 2021, with the passing of Jeanette Reaves Evans. She will be sorely missed.
Here’s a glimpse into her life, in her won words, from an interview in April 2009.
Cary Town Council Approves Extra $15 Million for Downtown Park
Cary, NC — The Cary Town Council made two actions of approval in last night’s meeting, one to appropriate an additional $15 million in funding to complete the Downtown Park and the other to “allocate” a police canine named Brackeen to Holly Springs as his handler in Cary is retiring.
What ended up taking up the most discussion time was a contentious rezoning amendment request in the Wellington Park area that has spurred over 300 signatures in a petition against it.
Weekend Events: Acrobats, Bluegrass & Pop-Ups
Cary, NC — This weekend, the Downtown Cary Food & Flea returns to the Fidelity Bank parking lot and Koka Booth is set to host acrobats and blue grass bands.
7 Cary Students Named National Cyber Scholars
Cary, NC — In a nationwide cybersecurity competition, 18 out of 1,165 North Carolina students were named winners, each receiving a $2,500 college scholarship. Of those 18 winners, 7 of them are from Cary with an additional 5 representing Durham or Raleigh.
The Cary winners included students of Cary High School, Green Hope High School and Panther Creek High School.
July 4 Fireworks Will Return to Koka Booth Amphitheatre
Cary, NC — The Triangle tradition of the Town of Cary Independence Day Celebration is back this year.
Public Input Wanted on Chapel Hill Road this Wednesday
Cary, NC — This Wednesday from 5:30-7 PM, all citizens have the opportunity to hear about the Chapel Hill Road Study and upcoming changes to the street width in the Downtown Corridor.
This is the second public workshop of the study and is set to focus on the cross-section of the project and offer a chance for a Q&A with project and Town officials.
June at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market
Cary, NC — This month at the Cary Downtown Farmers Market, you’re likely to find some live tunes and crisp summer veggies.
Celebrate National Garden Week in Cary
Cary, NC — June 6-12, 2021 is National Garden Week, and to help you take part in it, we’ve put together some great tips for preparing your gardens and keeping them cool this summer.
Koka Booth Amphitheatre’s June 2021 Lineup
Cary, NC — As Koka Booth Amphitheatre has phased out their outdoor movie nights, the venue continues to release more programing and concerts.