Koka Booth Amphitheatre

Weekend Events: Asia Fest, the Cary Players, Fall Farmers Festival and More

Cary, NC – This weekend is absolutely packed in Cary, with both Asia Fest and the Fall Farmers Festival, the Cary Players start their first play of the new season, Cary Art Loop is this Friday and much more. Read more

Cary Has Second-Richest ZIP Code in North Carolina, Study Says

Cary, NC – In a new study on household incomes in North Carolina, Cary contains one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the state, with a median income of more than $120,000. Read more

Wake County Schools

Bill Fletcher: Competency-Based Education, Diversity in Schools and More

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

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North Carolina Courage

NC Courage Win Third NWSL Shield in a Row

Cary, NC – With their recent win over the Utah Royals FC, the North Carolina Courage have become the first team to win the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Shield for the third year in a row. Read more

Cary Mayor

Harold’s Blog: Green Level High School, Constitution Week and More

Cary, NC – This week was a busy week with most activities occurring on the weekend.

Monday’s meeting with the town manager was cancelled due to his vacation.

Tuesday – Taylor Family YMCA

Tuesday I met with two representatives from the Taylor Family YMCA.  The YMCA is working on their Long-Range Plan for the next 10 years. As they prepare for that Long-Range Plan the Corporate Development Office is interviewing local officials and leaders to help them shape their vision. I answered dozens of questions and told multiple stories in addition to providing information about how I thought Cary will grow in the future. We talked for about an hour.

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Cary BMX

Cary Hosts First-Ever BMX Freestyle Competition for the Olympics

Cary, NC – For the first time ever, the 2020 Olympics will include BMX freestyle as one of its sports. In early October, Cary will host BMX athletes from around the world to compete and earn points for the Olympics. Read more

Carolina Hurricanes

Canes Still Unscored Upon In Preseason

Cary, NC – It may be just preseason, but having shutouts in both preseason games so far has to be good for the confidence of all four goalies used, head coach Rod Brind’Amour and new goalie coach, the former college teammate of Roddy as well as former Hartford Whaler, Jason Muzzatti, as well as the defensive corps.

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Cary Parking Deck

Details on Cary’s New Downtown Parking Deck

Cary, NC – Opening right next to the new Cary Regional Library, soon Cary will have a new parking deck, for both public parking and library-dedicated parking. Read more

Cary’s Heritage: Teachers of the Deaf

Cary, NC – Vivian Dalmas, Lewanna Stout, Rosemarie Verhoeven and Linda Weaver told us how, in 1967, they introduced the first program to teach deaf children 18 months and older into a public school. It was one of the very first in the U.S. Over time, the program extended into some middle and high schools throughout North Carolina. Read more

Raleigh Durham International Airport

Arguments in RDU Quarry Lawsuit Start This Week

Cary, NC – Starting on Thursday, September 19, 2019, the North Carolina Superior Court will start hearing arguments in the lawsuit between the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Authority and groups and individuals opposed to a plan to lease 105.5 acres of land next to Umstead State Park to use as a quarry. Read more