2018 Election

Candidate Questionnaire: Jonathan Horst

Cary, NC – This is an installment in our Candidate 2018 series, in which candidates get to respond in their own words to the same three questions.

We publish the responses in the order we receive them. This questionnaire is submitted by Jonathan Horst, running for the North Carolina House District 49 as the Libertarian Party nominee. Read more

Wake County

Wake Commissioner Candidates Talk Taxes, Education at Forum

Cary, NC – Education, transportation and how it all gets funded were the main topics at a candidate forum for Wake County Board of Commissioners candidates ahead of the 2018 election. Read more

Cary Visual Art

20+ Years In, Cary Visual Art Looks to Bring In New Generations of Artists

Cary, NC – Cary Visual Art started more than 20 years ago and as the organization has grown and developed, they are looking for new projects to attract the next generation of artists and introduce the arts to today’s youth. Read more

Money Matters

Money Matters: Five Things to Do Before Meeting With an Advisor

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

Cary, NC – Americans’ financial lives are increasingly complex. It’s not unusual to have checking and savings accounts, a 401(k), IRAs and other personal investments. Keeping track of all your savings and investments has prompted many individuals to seek guidance. Read more

Money Magazine Study Ranks Cary Fifth-Best Place to Live Nationwide

Cary, NC – Another in a long line of studies giving Cary accolades, Money Magazine ranked Cary fifth nationwide for best places to live, citing size, household income and education. Read more

Downtown Cary

Weekend Events: Cary Art Loop, East Meets West Festival and More

Cary, NC – This weekend is very busy in and around Cary, with the Final Friday Cary Art Loop, a variety of short films at the Sick Chick Flicks Film Festival, Morrisville’s East Meets West Festival and two big festivals in Raleigh and Durham. We’ve got it all here in Weekend Events. Read more

Cary Office

Cary Gets First Office Evolution Location

Cary, NC – If you go to any Cary Town Council meeting, you will likely hear about the importance of office space in town. This month, a new office coworking space opened in Cary, with an interest in not only providing a workplace but using connections to find business solutions. Read more

Cary Players

Cary Players Bring Colorful Musical to Stage

Cary, NC – Over the next two weekends, the Cary Players will be performing the classic musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Cary Arts Center, mixing all of the musicals various styles with both its comedy and its heart. Read more

East Meets West

East Meets West Festival Returns with New Location

Morrisville, NC – Since 2011, Morrisville’s East Meets West Festival has given various cultures that call the local area home a chance to share their food, music, crafts and more. This year, the event returns and with a new location. Read more

Cary Mayor

Harold’s Blog: Dragon Boat Festival, Hurricane Florence Response and More

Cary, NC – This week was also impacted by Hurricane Florence.

Monday my scheduled agenda review for the CAMPO (Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization) executive board was cancelled. In addition, the monthly meeting of the Wake County Mayors Association was cancelled even though there was very little damage in Wake County. My weekly meeting with the town manager was very brief and was held via phone. We talked about the storm damage (or lack thereof) and the pro tennis tournament held the previous week.

Tuesday the annual event for the advisory boards, commissions, and committees was cancelled. In addition, my Bollywood dance practice was cancelled. Read more