Environmentally-Minded Business Opens First Triangle Location in Cary

Cary, NC – With the Triangle’s wet climate, mold is fairly common and removing it can be hazardous for both buildings and people. Green Home Solutions, a mold-removal company that boasts environmentally-friendly methods, is hoping address those mold concerns as they open their first Triangle location in Cary. Read more

Weekend Events: St. Patrick’s Day, Page-Walker Play, Concert Singers of Cary and More

Cary, NC – It’s St. Patrick’s Day this weekend and there are lots of events to celebrate Irish heritage and culture. In addition, you can enjoy a new play starting at the Page-Walker Center, a stand-up comedy show, a performance by the Concert Singers of Cary and more.

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Cary High Students Earn Scholarships in Culinary Competition

Cary, NC – Students in ProStart programs across North Carolina learn about preparing food and working in the culinary industry. But five Cary students recently took that to the next level, winning third place in a statewide culinary competition and earning scholarships for themselves. Read more

Snow

Potential for Cary Snow in March

Cary, NC – If the weather in Cary hasn’t been strange enough, forecasts are predicting snow this Monday afternoon. Here’s the latest weather information we have, plus predictions of how long it will last. Read more

Wake County Schools

Education: Bill Fletcher 2018 March Newsletter

Wake County, NC – Thoughts for March 2018 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education.

Legislature Eases Class Size Mandate Timetable

Members of the NC Senate finally responded to thousands of parent and teacher requests to phase in the reduction of class sizes in grades K-3. They also began allocating specific funding for classes such as art, music and PE. The legislation is a little like novacain – it postpones the pain for now. This action clarifies the near term financial challenges as Wake builds its next operating budget. The need for additional classrooms remains a burden on local property tax payers. Let me say thank you who took the time to speak with your legislator. Now reach out again and say “Thanks”!

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St. Patrick’s Day 2018 Events in Cary

Cary, NC – With St. Patrick’s Day coming soon, there are many events around Cary and Morrisville to celebrate Irish culture and traditions. To get in on the action, here’s a guide to help you find events and fun things to do. Read more

Weekend Events: Downtown Food and Flea, Basant Bahar and More

Cary, NC – The weather may be bracing this weekend but it is still Spring, which means lots of fun Spring events such as line dancing, Downtown Food and Flea, Basant Bahar and more.

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Wake Transit Meeting Lays Out Bus and Rail Plans

Cary, NC – With the half cent sales tax increase and other fees passed in the 2016 referendum, Wake County is raising more than $80 million for public transportation improvements and updates. GoTriangle’s general manager met with the Cary Chamber of Commerce to lay out some of these changes and provide a timetable. Read more

Cary Parents Organizing for New Wake School Security

Cary, NC – In response to the mass shooting at a Florida high school in February, a group of Cary parents has begun pushing for new locking mechanisms to be added to Wake County schools with support steadily growing. Read more

Opioid

Cary to Start Testing Sewage for Opioid Usage

Cary, NC – According to the Town of Cary, opioid overdoses increased by 70 percent in 2017, with fatal overdoses increasing by 40 percent. To find solutions to opioid addiction in the area, Cary is undergoing a six-month test phase to monitor opioid concentrations in wastewater, funded as one of the 2018 Mayors Challenge finalists. Read more