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Editor’s Journal: 4th of July & More

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Editor’s Note: The weekly editor’s journal is a collection of photos, thoughts and events from last week that didn’t make it into stories of their own.

Cary, NC — Last weekend, despite the scattered showers, we took photos of 4th of July celebrations in Cary and Raleigh and visited Durham for a Sunday baseball game. Read more

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Cary Candidates File for Local Elections – Part 1

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Cary, NC — On Monday, July 6, 2015, Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht and other Town Council incumbents filed for re-election, while two new candidates filed for the open District D seat. Read more

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The Trash Series: My Day at the Landfill

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Bob Holden and I stand in front of the South Wake Landfill.

Cary, NC — Each week, we roll our trashcans out to the curb. When we get home, the trash is gone. I decided to find out where it goes–and what happens to it once it gets there. Read more

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Harold’s Blog: 4th of July & Mosquitoes

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Cary, NC — This week was a holiday week, so activity in the mayor’s office was less than normal. Read more

Money

Money Matters: 6 Questions for Older Parents

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

Cary, NC — Regardless of whether you and your parents have always talked freely about money or whether you’ve never discussed the subject at all, there are several considerations you may want to address with them as they approach their later years. Read more

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Downtown Cary: New Sculptures Coming Soon

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Cary, NC — On Friday, July 17, 2015, a brand-new set of outdoor sculptures will be placed along the streets of Downtown Cary for residents to enjoy all year, and you can be part of it. Read more

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Cary Scavenger Hunt: Represent Your Company

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The Searstone Allen Tate Team competed in 2014

Cary, NC — Every year, we come up with new twists for our annual event, the Cary Scavenger Hunt. Last year, we added live electronic scoring. This year, it’s Corporate Teams! Read more

Summer

Exercising Safely in the Summer Heat

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Cary, NC — It’s summer time, and that means there will be plenty of opportunities to enjoy the sun and outdoors. However, with summer comes increased temperatures, increased humidity and extra precautions to take if you are playing a sport or exercising outside. Read more

Don's Blog

Don’s Blog: FY16 Budget

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Cary, NC — The Cary Town Council has a number of key responsibilities – none more important than the town’s budget. Nor does any one responsibility require more focus, time and effort than the annual budget process. #gladit’sover Read more

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Garden: Decorate Your Yard for July 4th

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Cary, NC — This weekend is the 4th of July holiday, the day that we celebrate the birth of our country’s independence. So, how can you celebrate this important day in the garden? A little blue, a little white and lots of red! Read more