Cary Charity Group Wins National Award
Cary’s local chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. won the organization’s Philanthropy Impact Award at the 2019 leadership conference.
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Cary Presenting First Juneteenth Celebration
Juneteenth is a nationwide celebration of the end of slavery in the United States, and Cary holds its first Juneteenth celebration this year, mixing both education and cultural arts.
The Story Behind Downtown Cary’s New Mural
Anyone passing through Chatham Street will have noticed the new mural in progress downtown. We talked to the artist behind the mural to learn about his process and the story behind the painting.
Polka Dot Mama Foundation Breaks World Record with Cancer Screening
This May, Cary-based Polka Dot Mama Melanoma Foundation broke the world record for largest skin cancer screening and now want to make this an annual public health event.
Morrisville Council Seat to Remain Vacant Until November Election
After this month’s resignation at the Morrisville Town Council, the council has decided not to appoint someone to fill the vacancy and will instead wait for the election this November.
International-Influenced Café Newly Opened in Cary
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea is now open with its first North Carolina location in Cary, with a focus on international flavors and community charity participation.
Cary Town Council: West Cary Rezoning, CDBG Funding and More
The Cary Town Council took on a long agenda at their latest meeting, including a packed Public Hearing on rezoning in West Cary and the 2020 budget, plus a vote on the Community Development Block Grant and a rezoning on the Cary Pointe PDD.
Historic James Madison Williams House Burns Down
One of the region’s oldest buildings, the James Madison Williams house burned down early this morning. No one was reported injured and the fire’s cause is still unknown.
Lidl Bringing Back Plans for a West Cary Store
Back in 2018, German grocery store chain Lidl announced it was canceling many plans for stores across the United States, including one in West Cary. But now the grocer is announcing several new stores in North Carolina and returning to West Cary.
Morrisville Council Member Resigns, Cites Personal Complaints with Council
At the Monday, May 13, 2019 Morrisville Town Council meeting, Council Member Jerry Windle announced his immediate resignation, citing personal confrontations with another council member, which has been denied, and a lack of action by the council as a whole.