We thought it prudent to take a break from posting news about the automotive industry for a review of Raleigh’s Independence Day revelry. 2014 marks the second year for The Works, the city’s full day of events to celebrate the Fourth of July – and supplanted the Raleigh Wide Open event that ended in 2010. […]
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The Story of Andy Green and the Bloodhound SSC
One of the most commendable – and sometimes destructive – qualities of human beings is ambition. We all have a natural inclination toward a subject or idea or industry; it compels us to employ imagination, work harder, and take risks so that we may reach current goals and set new ones. Andy Green has a […]
Think Your Commute to Work in Raleigh Is Bad?
The Triangle is a growing metropolitan area as scores of young professionals move here from all across the nation. Technology and marketing companies, like Citrix and Redhat, are changing the composition of the local industries. Raleigh, and the surrounding areas, as a result, have been placed on Forbes’ list of the fastest growing cities for […]
Drive for Troops – Help Support Our Heroes
When entrenched in our daily routines, we do not often think about the sacrifices made that afford us the liberties we enjoy. There are holidays that provide time for reflection – a time to honor the men and women of the United States armed forces. It takes more, however, than a pause or a thought […]
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas from VW of Cary
If you haven’t ordered your arrangement by now, chances are slim that any local florist will have the time or the resources to help. While a card is nice, your mom deserves a bit more of an effort than a mass-produced three-stanza rhyme. That’s why we are taking a break from our typical blog post […]