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Students Abroad: Trip to India Reflects on Cary

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Story and photos by Jamie Berger, an undergraduate at UNC Chapel Hill from Cary, NC.

Cary, NC – Approximately one-third the size of the United States, but home to about 17% of the world’s population, India is best described as a country of extremes.  Characterized by infinite diversity and cultural abundance, India is a place of both extravagant wealth and unimaginable poverty.  Its vast history has been shaped by the cruelest tyranny and the very essence of peace, and today it stands at the fascinating confluence of countless ancient traditions and the West’s globalizing modernity. Read more

Harold’s Blog: April 22, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo via Kirk of Kildaire on Facebook.

Cary, NC  – This week was a tough one, after having a week of vacation, with mayoral duties scheduled almost every day. Read more

Harold’s Blog: At The Masters

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo of 2013 Masters Tournament by Nate Weigle.

Cary, NC – Last week was a vacation week (sort of). I was working in Augusta, Georgia at the Masters Golf tournament for most of the week. Read more

Editor’s Journal: Electronic Meetings

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Story and picture by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – Kudos to Town staff for bringing up the issue of electronic meetings. Now, Town Council needs to show support for this important initiative. Read more

Harold’s Blog: April 8, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht.

Cary, NC – This week was a light week relatively speaking. It allowed me to catch up on personal matters and prepare for my trip out of town next week. Read more

Harold’s Blog: March 31, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – This last week was typical for a week that has a regularly scheduled council meeting. Read more

Harold’s Blog: March 25, 2013

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. 

Cary, NC – This week was busier than expected with more meetings than I thought and several long nights. Read more

Don’s Blog: Park It

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Story and pictures from the blog of Don Frantz,  Cary Town Council Member for District B . Lead photo by Hal Goodtree.

Cary, NC – For over a decade now the town has planned for a destination park in Cary’s downtown. While I appreciate the charette team’s efforts to take one last look at this site, after reviewing previous plans and community input it is clear that we got it right the first time – a large central park in Cary’s downtown. Read more

Harold’s Blog: Arbor Day and House Bill 150

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From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo by Dori Pelz-Sherman.

Cary, NC – This week was a typical council meeting week. Read more

Lori Bush: Sunshine Week in Cary

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Story and pictures from the blog of Lori Bush, At-Large member of Cary Town Council.

Cary, NC – Sunshine Week (March 10-16, 2013) is a national initiative with the goal to both celebrate and focus on government transparency, open government and improving your access to government information.  Read more