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Snow, Sleet & Rain this Weekend in Cary

Cary, NC – An ugly weather mess is likely headed our way this weekend. The Triangle could see snow, sleet and rain through Monday. Western Carolina could see up 16 inches of snow. Read more

Gardening

Gardening: Protect Your Garden From Frost and Snow

Cary, NC – Many of us have already seen the frost gathering on our cars in the morning and if weather reports are to be believed, Cary could be in store for a serious chill this weekend with frost and worst coming in. This can be dangerous for your garden so here are some tips to keep it protected. Read more

Cary Stormwater

Don’s Blog: Stormwater

Cary, NC – Cary is one of the greatest communities to live in America. Yet after a heavy storm event, for some of our citizens, it’s all washed up.

Stormwater and flooding have caused problems for decades – especially in older areas of town developed before 2000 when Cary didn’t have many of the stormwater mitigation regulations and riparian buffer requirements that we have today. Some homes were literally constructed in a floodplain – a practice that is prohibited today. Aging and in some cases, inadequate infrastructure is also a concern. Read more

Gardening: Planting Vegetables in Cold Temperatures

Cary, NC – We finally have weather that feels like it matches the calendar and if you have a vegetable garden, now is the time to change what you are planting and when. Here are some tips on what to plant in colder temperatures. Read more

Hurricane Michael

Hurricane Michael Causes Power Outages Across Cary

Cary, NC – Hurricane Florence left Cary mostly intact but Hurricane Michael had a more direct impact, downing trees all over the Triangle and leaving many in the area without power. Read more

Florence and Michael Lead to Increase in Mosquito Population

Cary, NC – With heavy rainfall from Hurricane Florence and now Hurricane Michael, Cary has an increase in its mosquito population, which can lead to more diseases your pets are vulnerable to. Read more

Gas Prices

Hurricane Florence Left Minimal Impact on Cary Gas Prices

Cary, NC – Right before Hurricane Florence hit, Cary residents saw long lines of cars waiting to stock up on gasoline. But now that the hurricane has passed, fuel supplies and prices look stable despite the historic rainfall. Read more

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Aftermath of Hurricane Florence in Cary

Cary, NC – Cary and central North Carolina avoided the worst of Hurricane Florence. While more rain is forecast for the start of this week, the storm has passed and residents can now take stock of the town and their homes after this historic hurricane. Read more

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Harold’s Blog: Hurricane Florence and Response

Cary, NC – This week was all about Hurricane Florence.

Monday – Meeting Cancelled

Monday started with calls to council members to hear of questions or concerns about the scheduled council meeting on Thursday. When I talked with staff later in the day we agreed that the Hurricane would be having an impact on Cary Thursday evening so we decided it was best to cancel the meeting. Read more

Hurricane Florence

Weekend Events: Hurricane Special Edition

Cary, NC – Normally we use Wednesday to let our readers know about events may in and around town. But this weekend is different with Hurricane Florence hitting the East Coast and, as you can imagine. Most, not all events in Cary, Morrisville and the Triangle have been canceled. Read more