Construction Starts on New Downtown Cary Library
Cary, NC – Construction on the new downtown Cary library, to be known as the Cary Regional Library, started this past Friday, May 11, 2018 as tree clearing and grading got underway. Read more
Wake Schools Close Ahead of Teacher Rally
Cary, NC – Schools across Wake County, including schools in Cary, will close on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 as thousands of teachers say they are attending a rally at the General Assembly. Read more
Samaritan’s Corner: 19 To Life
Cary, NC – Welcome To Samaritan’s Corner. Let’s Talk!
Acts 20:24 – “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus. The work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.” These are the words of the Apostle Paul that he spoke when he met with the Ephisian Elders. Paul was an all-out warrior for Christ and answering the call to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in his mind, was worth dying for. In verse 22, Paul said, “I am bound by the Holy Spirit to go to Jerusalem. I don’t know what awaits me, except that the Holy Spirit tells me in city after city that jail and suffering lie ahead.” Read more
Harold’s Blog: Quarterly Meeting, Parks and Recreation and More
Cary, NC – This week’s main focus was on the quarterly meeting.
Monday – Planning for the Week
Monday I met with the town manager for our weekly one-on-one. We discussed the quarterly meeting, some budget items, and business proposals that may or may not come to fruition. Our meeting lasted about half an hour. Read more
NC Courage Play Eighth Straight No Loss Game of the Season
Cary, NC – The North Carolina Courage continued their incredible undefeated run this past Saturday, May 12, 2018 with a win over the Washington Spirit, continuing their reign at the top of the league. Read more
Canes Spring Update: Brind’Amour As Coach And More
Cary, NC – Rod Brind’Amour was hired as the next coach of the Carolina Hurricanes by both Tom Dundon and new President and General Manager, Don Waddell. There’s no question Roddy was the best captain and leader the Canes had which is not to say ousted GM Ron Francis wasn’t a great captain – he was a great captain – but Roddy’s leadership by doing more than he asked of anyone, in the locker room, on the ice, with fans or in the workout room was special. Read more
Cary’s Heritage: From The Farm To The Big World
Cary, NC – Michael Edwards remembers his journey from the farm to the big world. Read more
Planning Daytrips From Cary
Cary, NC – With Summer approaching, and the Summer weather practically already here, many people take that opportunity to go on vacation. But there are also mini-vacations or daytrips you can take with Cary as your central hub. Read more
Education: Bill Fletcher 2018 May Newsletter
Cary, NC – Thoughts for May 2018 from Bill Fletcher, Member of the Wake County Board of Education.
Chronic Underfunding of Our Schools has been Exposed!
Your Board of Education made a profound statement when it adopted the superintendent’s recommended budget as the Board’s Proposed Budget for 2018-19. The Board will request $58.9 million in additional, recurring local funding to meet the reduced class size mandate, open new schools, protect principal pay, expand counselor support for students, recruit and train new academic teachers, maintain excellent services to students with special needs and expand services for AIG students.
Cary-Based Company Secures USA Gymnastics Cup in NC
Cary, NC – Traditionally, national and international gymnastics competitions in the United States are held in the Northeast or on the West Coast. But Cary-based Sports & Properties, Inc. worked to bring not only the USA Gymnastic American Cup but also the Nastia Liukin Cup to North Carolina. Read more