Opinion: 4 Reasons to Vote For Morrisville’s Bonds

This story by Jackie Holcombe, Mayor of Morrisville, NC. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Morrisville, NC – On November 6, Morrisville residents will have an opportunity to approve funding for infrastructure improvements and quality of life enhancements in our town.  Two important referenda, one for parks and recreational bonds and a second for street improvements bonds will be before our voters on Election Day.  I will be voting YES on both of these bonds.  Here’s why. Read more

Congressional Candidate Forum This Wednesday

Cary, NC – The Cary Chamber will hold it’s second candidate forum on Wednesday, October 23, 2012. This one will cover candidates for the U.S. Congress from NC districts 2, 4 and 13. Read more

Early Voting Starts in Cary

Photo by Kara Huff.

Cary, NC – Early voting started today in Wake County. Whether you can’t make it on Election Day (Tues., Nov 6) or just can’t wait, here’s what you need to know about Early Voting in Cary. Read more

McCain, Graham Visit Cary VFW

Story by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – U.S. Senators John McCain and Lindsey Graham visited Cary VFW Post 7383 on Reedy Creek Road today, part of a campaign swing through North Carolina for presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Read more

County Commissioner Candidate Forum on Thursday

Cary, NC – This Thursday, October 4, 2012, you’re invited to non-partisan candidate forum sponsored by WakeUP Wake County and League of Women Voters of Wake County. The free event takes place at Kirk of Kildaire in Cary and features candidates for Wake County Commissioner. Read more

Election 2012: How to Request Absentee Ballots for College Students

Story by Lindsey Chester.

Cary, NC – For many college students, the coming election in November will be their first chance to vote. My daughter has just moved out-of-state to attend college and we weren’t sure how to apply for an absentee ballot. Here’s what I found out. Read more

Bonds on the Ballot for Cary Voters in November

Story and photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Have you been watching the political conventions these last couple of weeks? I have. Closer to home, we’ll have a bond issue on the ballot in Cary this November, but you’ll have to exert yourself to cast your vote. Read more

Election Day: Vote on Tuesday May 8

Cary, NC – Tuesday, May 8, 2012 is Primary Election Day in Cary. You can vote for President of the United States, a variety of State offices and on a constitutional amendent called the Defense of Marriage Act. Read more

Presidential Campaign Office Comes to Cary

Story and photos by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – As readers of this space know, we try to stay out of politics. But it’s news when a Presidential campaign decides to open its first NC “small town” office in Cary. Read more

Morrisville Elections: Tuesday November 8

Story from staff reports. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Morrisville, NC – Voting is over and done with in Cary, but many other municipalities adhere to the “first Tuesday in November” rule. Here’s a reminder and some information about Morrisville’s Election this coming Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Read more