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12 articlesRecent coverage of Cary from local and regional media.
The Open Space Plan Takes Its Next Step
Council got its first full look at the town's Open Space Plan, which covers the 42 percent of Cary that is parks, greenways, and protected land. The plan now goes to the Planning and Zoning Board before it comes back for a vote.
Oct 28, 2026Russ Overton Is Cary’s 12th Town Manager
Town Council voted unanimously on Thursday to make Russ Overton Cary's permanent town manager, and tied the appointment to deadlines on the audit cleanup that followed Sean Stegall's time in the job.
Oct 28, 2026Early Voting Is Underway. Here Is How to Do It in Cary.
Early voting for the November 3 general election runs through Saturday, October 31, with two Cary sites, same-day registration, and a photo ID rule. Here are the hours, the locations, and what is on the ballot.
Oct 21, 2026The New State Rezoning Law is Already Changing Cary Projects
A new state law lets qualifying commercial properties in Cary add homes without a rezoning. One of the first cases taking advantage of it is 24-REZ-06 Regency Multifamily, the 245-unit proposal that sat in limbo for more than two years.
Oct 21, 2026An $84 Million Railroad Project Could Reshape NE Maynard Road
NCDOT wants to take NE Maynard Road under the railroad tracks near East Chatham Street. The $84 million project could force about a dozen nearby businesses to move.
Oct 14, 2026Cary Smoking and Vaping Ban Fails First Council Vote
The ordinance needed five votes Thursday night and fell short at 4-2. It comes back at a future meeting needing only four.
Oct 8, 2026Cary to Install Pedestrian Beacons at Ederlee Drive Crossing
New Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons coming this month to the crossing where a resident lost their life in August.
Oct 7, 2026Cary Approves Major Mixed-Use Development Along Highway 55
After nearly four years in the rezoning process, Alston Commons gets unanimous approval for 500 to 625 apartments across from Alston Town Center.
Oct 7, 2026Cary’s Keeping the Woods
Town Council directs staff to find a way to permanently preserve the Kildaire Farm Road properties as natural open space.
Sep 30, 2026On the heels of Cary's adopted data center moratorium, Raleigh City Council will soon consider a six-month pause
On the heels of Cary's adopted data center moratorium, Raleigh City Council will soon consider a six-month pause WUNC News
Sep 16, 2026Cary spending probe stalled by missing records from state auditor, Wake DA says
Cary spending probe stalled by missing records from state auditor, Wake DA says WRAL
Sep 11, 2026Cary approves 18-month moratorium on data centers amid growth concerns
Cary approves 18-month moratorium on data centers amid growth concerns ABC11 News
Aug 28, 2026