One piece of the story has fallen in to place, as we asked police whether Ian Delauder had interaction with the Cary Fire Department (first to arrive on the scene) or the Cary Police Department prior to the self-inflicted gunshot wound. Sergeant Alexander told us, “In listening to radio traffic, it is believed that Mr. Delauder suffered his gunshot wound after the arrival of the fire department. We do not know the timing of his wound in relation to the arrival of police officers. He did not have an interaction with the police.”
Read MoreLast night’s matchup between Cary High’s Imps and Athens Drive’s Jaguars ended with the Jaguars hanging on to win 20-14. However, the scoreboard tells only half the story.
Read MoreMrs. Sue was one of Heartwood Montessori’s founders, our beloved school in the heart of Downtown Cary. Hundreds of families called Heartwood their home away from home, prior to the school closing its doors a few years ago. Beginning in 1991, Mrs. Sue and her partners, along with a superstar teaching staff, created a community.
Read MoreWe met stand-up comedian Steve Gillespie at Esteamed Coffee in Downtown Cary, for a quick cup of joe. Gillespie’s in town this week, performing at venues across the Triangle. We were fortunate to catch his first of three sets organized by Matthew Hahn of The Comedy Experience, before he headlines shows Friday and Saturday at Goodnight’s Comedy Club.
Read MoreAnthony Rapillo, owner of V Pizza on Kildaire Farm Road in Cary, is rallying support for all local restaurants, not just his own. If you’ve been out to eat recently, you’ve probably had a different experience than what you remember prior to the pandemic. While the last two years have been tough all around, brick and mortar restaurants especially, have been out there taking it on the chin. Whether its been government mandated shutdowns, pivoting of business models, labor shortages or increased food and material costs, survival has been a tremendous challenge.
Read MoreThe North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival has become one of Cary, NC’s most popular events. After last year’s hiatus due to Covid-19, festival goers have flooded back to the event, in large numbers.
Read MoreThe Mayton, in Downtown Cary, NC served as the host location for a beautiful winter wedding, and this wonderful couple.
Read MoreOn property owned by a homeowner’s association, the CTA (Cary Tree Archive) seeks to transform an open landscape - literal grass roots, if you will- into a thriving ecosystem of native trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial flowers, that support local pollinators and countless populations of life, from the birds and the bees, to the caterpillars on the leaves.
Read MoreIt feels like forever since a large crowd gathered to celebrate our annual tradition, the 42nd Annual Cary Jaycees Christmas Parade in Downtown Cary. However, yesterday was a sight for sore eyes! Throngs of attendees lined the streets. Many folks dressed lightly, the weather overcast, but incredibly warm.
Read MoreSara came into this world wanting to create and express herself through the arts. Writing and photography became her primary means to do this. At a young age she picked up a disposable camera and started shooting. Her primary subject at age seven? Animals. She loved to go to the zoo and photograph the animals. She later got her degree in photographic arts and built a career as a photographer. Writing poetry always remained close to her heart, but she failed to indulge it in adulthood like her other art forms. So when she turned thirty and entered a period of darkness and deep inner turmoil, she returned to poetry once again, and writing became an integral part of her healing journey.
Read MoreCary, NC experienced one magnificent fall! We’re so happy we decided to document the changing colors, and bring it to you from a 400 foot perspective. For this final installment of the 2021 Fall Leaf Watch series, we included some images from the ground, as well. These images were taken in and around Downtown Cary, mostly. Folks familiar with the Coronado Village and Iron Gate neighborhoods, will notice several of the locations.
Read MoreWe’ve been taking advantage of the drone during the month of November, as the leaves change here in Cary, NC. In this Fall Leaf Watch update, you get the bird’s eye view of two changing landscapes, on the east side of Town: Cary Town Center (acquired by Epic Games, with yet to be seen development plans) and Fenton (mixed use commercial development).
Read MoreWe’ve been following the changing of the leaves this fall, as we fly the drone around in Cary, North Carolina. In this installment, we flew over part of West Cary and the USA Baseball Training Complex, and then made our way over to SAS, and the Umstead Hotel and Spa.
Read MoreDowntown Cary, shot from the air, on October 21, 2021.
Read MoreCotton House, in Downtown Cary, did it again. Quickly becoming known for their awesome parties, last night’s “A Nightmare on Academy Street” didn’t disappoint. Out of nowhere, a dramatic performance of an Academy Street murder scene, capped off a night of live performances and a limited beer release.
Read MoreSome pictures from the BMX Freestyle Competition in Cary, NC on October 4-6, 2019. It was exciting to see Daniel Dehrs ride in Cary, NC.
Read MoreSponsoring the Bond Brother’s 5k in Downtown Cary to start the day, was a tremendous amount of fun. Hundreds of runners came out, Shadowgrass took the stage for 2 sets, and the weather couldn’t have been better. After the race, we followed Shadowgrass to Downtown Raleigh for the IBMA’s, where they played to a huge crowd, and rocked the house.
Read MoreCary High School Football Game at Home versus Holly Springs, on September 20th, 2019.
Read MoreIf you weren’t there for this year’s Fall Fest Backyard Party at Cotton House, you better go ahead and put it on the calendar for next year, because this is sure to be an annual favorite.
Read MoreThankfully, the weather cooperated for the second, and final, day of Lazy Daze in Downtown Cary. Enjoy some photos from the day’s festivities.
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