Making North Carolina Streets Safer for Motorcyclists

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Cary, NC – For many native and long time North Carolinians, it may be no surprise that nearly half of the state’s population owns a motorcycle. From locals to tourists, North Carolina’s practically perfect year-round weather and diverse landscapes make it a motorcyclist’s paradise. While an increase of motorcycle tourism can boost the local economy, it also results in greater risks on the road. Although motorcyclists hold a great deal of responsibility in their own safety, there are ways that North Carolinians can help to make the streets safer for motorcyclists.

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Avoiding Joint Pain During Travel

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Editor’s Note: Todd Wegerski, clinic director for the Brier Creek, Cary, Morrisville and Southpoint Joint Chiropractic clinics contributed to this article.

Cary, NC – How many of you remember the classic movie “Planes, Trains and Automobiles?” While I enjoyed watching this again over the weekend, it made me think about all of my patients who will be traveling over the holidays and how you can prevent injuries as you travel. Remember, the holidays are stressful and our bodies are more prone to injury when we are under stress.

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Cary Student Wins Atlantic Tire’s Car Repair Contest

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Cary, NC – While buses and bikes are popular ways to get around in Cary, cars are still an integral part of local transportation and one resident recently won a contest to make sure his car was in working order so he could get around. Read more

Morrisville

Morrisville Breaks Ground on McCrimmon Expansion

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Morrisville, NC – A plan that has been talked about for more than a decade, the Town of Morrisville held its groundbreaking ceremony to talk about extending McCrimmon Parkway. Read more

Wake Transit Funding Up for Vote

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Cary, NC – Most of the attention this election season has been on the Senate, the Governor’s mansion and the White House but there is one issue on the ballot that is closer to home. At the polls, voters will get to make a decision on Wake County’s funding source for an expansion of mass transit. Read more

Gas Prices

Another Gas Shortage May Be Coming to Cary

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Cary, NC – If you remember earlier this September, a pipeline leak resulted in long lines and low supplies for gasoline in Cary. Now a pipe explosion may do the same. Read more

Local Schools Participate in Walk to School Day

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Cary, NC – Several local elementary schools participated in the yearly Walk to School event to build cohesiveness and promote physical activity. Read more

Cary’s Buses Switching Names, Offering Free Rides

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Cary, NC – While all of the bus systems in the Triangle area are connected, many people are unaware and do not know about transfers between nearby cities. But a new area-wide effort is changing the names of buses to be more clear, including Cary’s C-Tran. Read more

Transit and Education Top Issues at “State of Morrisville” Meeting

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Morrisville, NC – As Morrisville and Wake County grow, new successes produce their own problems and the yearly “State of Morrisville” meeting addressed both sides of the town’s growth, focusing on how a booming population means a greater need for schools and public transportation.

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Gas Prices

Pipe Leak Causes Ongoing Gas Shortage in Cary

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Cary, NC – There is currently a gasoline shortage across North Carolina as a result of a ruptured main pipe delivering gas through Alabama. Read more