Cary, NC – While it’s still up in the air whether the Triangle will get Amazon’s HQ2, thousands of new tech jobs may be coming close to home as Apple looks at the Research Triangle Park for a new customer center. Read more
Cary, NC – This was my last week before vacation so it was a little slower than normal.
Monday I joined council members Frantz and Smith at the Cary Chamber’s Honor a Teacher Awards Ceremony. This event is to recognize teachers that go above and beyond the call of duty. I had the privilege of giving a few remarks and thanking the teachers before the awards were presented.
There were over 160 nominees and 32 awards in all including one sponsored by the Town of Cary. The awards included a nice glass plaque and a $1000 check. Cary’s award was for civic education and was given to Carolynn Angilello of Turner Creek Elementary. We congratulated our winner and had our picture made with her. The ceremony lasted about an hour and fifteen minutes. Read more
Cary, NC – As the weather starts to get hot and moist in the Summer, mosquitos start to lay eggs and spread around. Here’s the best ways to prepare for the spike in mosquito season and how to stay safe. Read more
Cary, NC – The basis of garden design is simply organizing plants and flowers into a pleasing collection. You can organize plants by height (low in the front, tall in the back) or by succession (Spring flowers replaced by Summer flowers replaced by Fall flowers). Today, let’s talk about organizing a garden by color, specifically, the color red. Read more
Cary, NC – Huntington’s Disease affects roughly 30,000 Americans with many more at risk of developing it, which leads to few resources to research the disease. To educate people and raise money in a fun way, a local Cary brewery is holding a fundraiser for Huntington’s research. Read more
Cary, NC – North Carolina FC moves into the third round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after a decisive win over the Lansdowne Bhoys at home. Read more
Cary, NC –After just two events so far this year, Waverly Place’s Waverly Wine Walk event has raised more than $5,000 for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The event returns for the last walk of the spring season on May 25, with more than a dozen retailers participating. Read more
Cary, NC – The council and town staff held our third quarter meeting this past Thursday at the Matthews House in Downtown Cary. Our quarterly meetings are basically a mini council retreat where we reflect on noteworthy projects or initiatives over the last three months and discuss other important items while looking to the future. Read more
Cary, NC – This weekend is packed full of events, with Frankie Yankovic Day celebrations, Wheels on Academy downtown and more, as well as big events in the Triangle.