Cary Police

Police-Community Conversations Reflect on Five Years Since Ferguson

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Cary, NC – For the past five years, Headliners barbershop has been hosting conservations between Cary police officers and members of the African-American community to improve relations. These talks coincide with the events in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014, and this weekend, the discussions at the barbershop will center around Ferguson and what has happened in the five years since, with Ferguson’s new police chief sitting in. Read more

Election

Morrisville Election Results: Change to Town Council and Vacancy Filled

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Morrisville, NC – The 2019 Morrisville municipal election saw two changes to its Town Council, as a vacant seat was filled and a new candidate defeated a two-term incumbent to take the seat. Read more

Cary Regional Library

Photos: Cary Regional Library Grand Opening

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Cary, NC – On Sunday, November 3, 2019, the Cary Regional Library had its ribbon-cutting ceremony, officially opening the new library up to the community. Read more

Cary Mayor

Harold’s Blog: Cary’s New Library, Cary Band Day and More

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Cary, NC – This week was mostly ceremonial since several meetings were cancelled.

Monday – School Robotics

Monday I met with the First Lego League Robotics team about issues related to the environment. They created a plan and a model for Carpenter Park to include items like solar power, rain barrels for water, and trees to shade for play structures. It is so very encouraging to have youth at this age focusing on ideas that will make their community better. This type of engagement is what makes our community great. Thanks to the youth for visiting and sharing their ideas. They plan to meet with our Parks Director next.

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Economic Growth Steady According to Ted Abernathy at Cary Chamber

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Cary, NC – At the Cary Chamber of Commerce’s annual economic update on Wednesday, October 30,  Economist Ted Abernathy stated thatCary’s economy is still progressing well despite news that jobs that drive an economy are fading in Wake County and around the state. Read more

Good Hope Farm

How the Town of Cary Wants to Tackle Climate Change

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Cary, NC – With climate change and carbon pollution now a dominant topic in the United States, the Town of Cary is reviewing ways to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, with a goal to reduce emissions by 100 percent in the next 20 years. Read more

Downtown Cary

Details on Academy Park Cary and More Downtown Developments

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Cary, NC – Cary is set to see several major projects in the coming years, as a recent Town of Cary work session detailed the Academy Park Cary site to wrap Cary Regional Library and the Northwoods Associates project adjacent to First Baptist Church. Read more

Cary Mayor

Harold’s Blog: Cary Regional Library, Downtown Developments and More

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Cary, NC – This was the first week back after arthroscopic surgery and it was a busy one. Regarding the surgery, it went well and I am now in rehab mode.

Monday – Wake Mayors Meeting

Monday I attempted to contact council members about questions or concerns they may have had on the agenda for Thursday’s regularly scheduled agenda. Most of the comments were on the Davis Drive public hearing where council members expressed concern over lack of specificity. Later in the day I met with key staff members and the Mayor Pro-Tem to go over the agenda. At that time, we believed the meeting would be straight forward without many public comments. Read more

Cary Town Council

Cary Town Council: Twyla Road South, GoCary Changes and More

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Cary, NC – The latest Cary Town Council meeting was packed with big items, including a vote on the Koka Booth Amphitheatre budget, changes to GoCary bus service, a Public Hearing on a new Twyla Road project, a vote on SearStone II and more. Read more

Cary Business

Business Bits: Fenton, Downtown Cary and More

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Cary, NC – There was lots of business news across Cary this month, including new businesses announced at Fenton, new stores opening across shopping centers in town and several major companies have big news in town. Read more