Wake School Board Members Reluctantly Consider Policies on Religious Instruction, ‘Inappropriate’ BooksÂ
The school board must create policies to address new state statutes allowing students to participate in religious instruction outside of school and challenges to books and instructional materials.
Sweet Paris Creperie and Cafe Opens in Fenton
New all-day cafe opens in Fenton, adding a fast-casual dining option to the development of mostly full-service restaurants.
Cary Clarifies Rules for Public Comment Following Raucous Meeting
State law and the First Amendment allow towns to make their own rules for public comment, with some important caveats.
The September Planner: Top Events in Western Wake
Look ahead with this monthly feature of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Western Wake County events.
For Chatham Estates Residents Forced to Leave, the Experience of Relocating Has Been Mixed
Residents of the former Cary mobile home community largely secured new housing, but some are paying much more in rent, had to move far away, or are dealing with disruptions to work, school, and child care.
Pickleball National Championship Tournament Comes to Cary Next Week
Pickleball’s popularity has surged since the pandemic; by hosting the Veolia Pickleball National Championship, Cary is building its profile as a Triangle sports town.Â
Surging Book Demand Leaves NC Libraries Struggling With Long Waitlists, Pricey Content
If you’re someone who frequents a North Carolina public library — especially in an urban area like Raleigh or Charlotte — you might be all too familiar with searching the catalog for a buzzy book, only to find the waitlist is hundreds, if not thousands, of people long.

