Money Matters: We Are Considering Adopting a Child. What Do We Need to Know?

Editor’s Note: Briant Sikorski from Stratos Wealth Partners in Cary contributed this article.

Cary, NC – When considering adoption, it is important to understand the legal process, the evaluation by a social worker, programs that may help you finance an adoption, and your ability to care for a child. Read more

Cary Entering Transformative Period, Says Mayor in Annual Address

Cary, NC – If 2017 was the year the Town of Cary voted to approve the Cary Community Plan, then 2018 is the year residents see that plan make an impact. This was the theme of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht’s annual State of the Town address as he said Cary is entering a transformative period. Read more

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New Downtown Bar Focuses on Cocktails and Hospitality

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – In the growing Midtown Square section of Downtown Cary, a new bar is hoping to become a neighborhood destination with a focus on balanced cocktails and hospitality. Read more

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Raleigh-Cary Area Makes Short List for Amazon’s New HQ

Cary, NC – Twenty cities may not seem like a “short” list but for the municipalities listed as finalists for the location of Amazon’s new North American headquarters, but the competition feels much more real now than it did a month ago. Included on that list of finalists is the Raleigh Metropolitan area, which includes Cary. Read more

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Weston Parkway Traffic Growing, Leading to New Traffic Signal

Cary, NC – Studies by Cary town staff show traffic growing on Weston Parkway. Those reviews have led to the decision to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Weston Parkway and Sheldon Drive. Read more

Bicycle Race

V Foundation Adds New Bicycle Ride for Cancer Fundraising

Cary, NC – The V Foundation for Cancer Research is well known in the Cary and Triangle area for their work on cancer research fundraising and their fundraising events such as the Tobacco Road Marathon. The organization is launching a new fundraising bicycle event and will have a training ride starting here in Cary. Read more

Creating a Food Co-op in Cary

Story originally appeared on FoodCary.

Cary, NC – Downtown Cary has been growing fast in the last few years, but one thing downtown’s renovation hasn’t brought in is a grocery store. A new initiative is looking to change that, not with a recognizable supermarket chain but with a resident-owned food co-op. Read more

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Don’s Blog: Urban Drive Townhomes

Cary, NC – At our council meeting this past Thursday we unanimously approved the Urban Drive Townhome Rezoning. This request rezones one lot along Urban Drive from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Mixed-use allowing for the construction of five townhomes that will be integrated into the Chatham Walk Condominium project at the corner of Chatham and Urban. Read more

New Report Shows Cary-Raleigh-Morrisville As Top-Ranking Region

Cary, NC – With low unemployment and wage growth that outpaces most cities, the Cary-Raleigh-Morrisville economy stands out in North Carolina. But a recent study shows the region is even more exceptional, ranking second out of all American metropolitan areas for performance in 2017. Read more

Cary Town Council

Cary Town Council: Urban Drive Townhomes, Affordable Housing and More

Cary, NC – The latest Cary Town Council meeting saw votes on rezoning to bring townhomes to Downtown Cary, amending zoning on White Oak Church Road to bring in affordable housing units, funding for road and water main repairs, as well as public hearings and other discussions. Read more