Cary Butterflies

Protecting Monarch Butterflies in Cary

Cary, NC – Monarch Butterfly-friendly gardens are increasingly popular, the Cary Town Council has named 2019 the Year of the Monarch Butterfly and you can be part of the excitement of attracting and supporting this imperiled species. Read more

Downtown Cary

Weekend Events: North Carolina FC, Applause Youth Theater and More

Cary, NC – It’s heating up in Cary as we get closer to Summer, and there are many events to take advantage of the good weather. This weekend, you can see an outdoor movie at Bond Park, watch North Carolina FC compete at home and much more. Read more

Cary History

Town of Cary Relocating Historic Nancy Jones House

Cary, NC – The Town of Cary reached an agreement to purchase the Nancy Jones House, the oldest standing house in town, with plans to relocate it by next year. Read more

Snake

Summer Weather Bringing Out Dangerous Pests in Cary

Cary, NC – There is a lot to love about Summer, but as we get closer to the warm, wet weather, there are also some natural risks that start to arise, both for humans and your pets. Read more

Downtown Cary

Cary Area an Economic “Boom Town” According to New Study

Cary, NC – Cary and its surrounding municipalities are growing quickly, as local residents can see, and a new study shows that local growth stands out nationwide, in both population, housing and income. Read more

Ritmo Latino

Weekend Events: Ritmo Latino, Mother’s Day and More

Cary, NC – This weekend, Ritmo Latino will be all over Downtown Cary, plus there are Mother’s Day events leading up to this Sunday. Find it all in our guide to the weekend. Read more

Wake County Education

Bill Fletcher: School Budgets, Building Maintenance and More

Wake County, NC – Thoughts for May 2019 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education.

Budget Dance Begins!

As we reviewed last month, your school board does not have taxing authority and must rely on state and county funding for the operating budget. The Superintendent’s budget request will be followed by the County Manager’s proposed budget. Meanwhile the Governor proposed his budget and the House released theirs. Read more

Cary History

Cary’s Heritage: Rogers Motel

Cary, NC – William “Billy” Rogers died recently, and now the Chatham Street Commercial development group is planning to buy the Rogers Motel building and tear it down for commercial and office space construction.

When the building is lost, the history that took place there does not need to disappear with it. In August of 2000, Billy gave us an oral history interview. Here is what he told us at that time about his family’s businesses. Read more

Gardening

Mother’s Day 2019 Events In Cary

Cary, NC – Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 12, 2019, so here are some ideas and events for things to do with your mother or the mother of your children in and around Cary. Read more

Cary Fitness

New Cary Gym Teaches Fitness Through Boxing, Kickboxing

Cary, NC – RockBox Fitness, opening in Cary this Spring, is a new gym that provides full-body workouts and cardio exercise through boxing and kickboxing, while finding new ways to keep members motivated and encouraged. Read more