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Raleigh and Cary make list of fastest growing U.S. cities

Raleigh and Cary were among the 10 fastest-growing cities in the nation last year, a new census release shows.

Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 10:13 PM | Full story

New fees kick in today

Today marks the start of the new fiscal year for local governments in the Triangle, which means new or higher fees go into effect for a variety of services.

Updated: Jul. 1, 2009 5:27 AM | Full story

Buxton built Cary into 'gem' of a city

The first time Russell Buxton III brought his wife, JoAnn, to the thousand or so acres that would one day be Cary's Lochmere development, he carried a metal detector in his hand.

Updated: Jun. 30, 2009 6:48 AM | Full story

Quiet marchers push for a light

More than 150 people gathered at an intersection Thursday to draw attention to what they believe is a dangerous crossroads and to gather support for the installation of a traffic light they hope could save lives.

Updated: Jun. 26, 2009 5:45 AM | Full story

Vehicle is sought in fatal crash in Cary

Police are still searching for a beige van or sport utility vehicle that may have been involved in a car crash Monday that killed a 16-year-old Cary girl.

Updated: Jun. 23, 2009 11:13 PM | Full story

Cary Scout earns Silver Award

Sara Anne Littlejohn, 12, of Cary, has earned the Girl Scouts' second-highest honor, the Silver Award.

Updated: Jun. 23, 2009 9:38 PM | Full story

'Smart' meter could save Cary water

Cary officials say a new digital radio water meter will help conserve water and benefit citizens, but others claim the device will enable an unnecessary invasion of privacy that can be used to gather personal information.

Updated: Jun. 23, 2009 6:14 AM | Full story

Raw sewage spills into Walnut Creek

Heavy rains Tuesday caused more than 15,000 gallons of untreated wastewater to spill from a manhole in the 1100 block of Buck Jones Road and into nearby Walnut Creek.

Updated: Jun. 17, 2009 9:00 PM | Full story

Education secretary to visit Cary

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan will be in Cary this weekend for what his office is calling a "major policy speech" focusing on international standards for school achievement.

Updated: Jun. 11, 2009 4:43 PM | Full story

Cary church offers seminar on economy

First United Methodist Church will host "How to Survive the Economic Meltdown," a seminar based on a book with the same title, on Saturday.

Updated: Jun. 10, 2009 11:52 PM | Full story

Gala opening Saturday for Cary market

The Western Wake Farmers Market will hold its grand opening from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday with music, dancing and lots of local food.

Updated: May. 28, 2009 7:33 PM | Full story

Hinduism blooms in Triangle

The Sri Venkateswara Temple in Cary is the newest addition to the Triangle religious community. Temple openings are rare events, and Hindus believe they bestow on participants health, longevity and prosperity.

Updated: May. 29, 2009 8:06 AM | Full story

Cary whiz places third in D.C. bee

Many seventh-graders would have trouble placing the 50 U.S. states on a map.

Updated: May. 20, 2009 11:23 PM | Full story

Cary girl gets Gold Award

Emily Rose Gleason of Cary has been awarded the Girl Scout Gold Award, the highest achievement in Girl Scouting.

Updated: May. 21, 2009 6:15 AM | Full story

Cary, Chatham will try to cooperate

Cary Town Council and Chatham County commissioners are pledging to work together after meeting last week.

Updated: May. 19, 2009 11:18 PM | Full story

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