Mike Bajorek on 30+ Years Behind the Scenes
Cary’s Deputy Town Manager Mike Bajorek has worked for the Town of Cary for 31 years. Bajorek is retiring at the end of the month and he shared his experiences and insights on the town.
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Speculation on 2020 Economic Recession at Cary Chamber
If the United States’ current growth continues until June 2019, the country will have its longest period of sustained growth in history. But with such long-term growth comes fears about when recession will hit again and that was the topic of this year’s Economic Forecast Breakfast at the Cary Chamber of Commerce.
Cary’s Small Business and Franchise Trends for 2019
In a cyclical market, new businesses come in while others either fade away or change to adapt. Cary is no different, with a growth in service-oriented business franchises while online retail impacts smaller businesses.
Samaritan’s Corner: When It Was Her Turn
Cary, NC – Welcome To Samaritan’s Corner. Let’s Talk! Matthew 27:5 – “Then Judas threw the silver coins down in the Temple and went and hanged himself.” Judas Iscariot was one of the twelve disciples. As he traveled with Jesus, he witnessed miracle after miracle. Sight given to the blind, the dead raised to life and […]
Cary Gas Prices Hit Two-Year Low
After gasoline prices spiked at the end of Summer, Cary prices are dropping in the Winter, with the lowest December prices in two years.
Cary Town Council: Electric Scooters, Veterinary Hospital and More
While the latest Cary Town Council meeting did not have a long agenda, Town Council and public speakers had a long discussion about stormwater and light pollution at a new planned parking lot, while also voting on a new town grant and rules regarding electric scooters that have grown in popularity.
Left Turn Lanes Open on High House/Cary Parkway Intersection
In time for the holiday rush, new left turn lanes are now open at the High House Road and Cary Parkway intersection as roadwork on the busy intersection nears completion.
Waltonwood Cary Parkway Hosting Holiday Bazaar
The deadline for holiday shopping will be here before you know it. This weekend at Waltonwood Cary Parkway, you can shop for friends and family while also getting free snacks and helping to donate to the Alzheimer’s Association and Dementia Alliance.
Weekend Events: Nutcracker Ballet, Christmas Movies and More
As we get closer and closer to the end of the year, there are more festive events coming to Cary. The Cary Ballet Company performs The Nutcracker all weekend at the Cary Arts Center, the Cary Theater has a variety of Christmas movies screening including the first “Home Alone Quote-A-Long,” the Concert Singers of Cary are performing parts of Handel’s Messiah and much more.
Vandalized Sewer Pipe Leads to Blockage, Overflow in Cary Creek
A strange form of vandalism resulted more than a thousand gallons of wastewater pouring into a Cary creek this week as dozens of large stones were dropped into a manhole, blocking the pipe.