Western Wake Pumpkin Patch and Fall Farm Activities Guide
It’s the season for pumpkins and more fall activities. Here are 7 pumpkin patches and seasonal parks in Western Wake.
Big Littles Lies
A popular children’s clothing boutique that began in downtown Cary appeared to be expanding quickly. But behind the flourishing facade, vendors, contractors, customers, and employees say they were being swindled.
‘There’s An Urgency’: NC Courage Owner Gives Six-Month Timeline to Figure Out New Stadium, Training Facilities
In a Q&A with the INDY, North Carolina Courage owner Steve Malik says the clock is ticking on securing updates to the team’s future training facilities at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary and a new Raleigh stadium.
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.
Cary’s Lazy Daze Turns 50: Know Before You Go
Downtown Cary comes alive this weekend in celebration of the community and the arts with the 50th Annual Cary Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival.
Character Studies: Tiki McIntyre, the Cary Artist Who Channels Spirit Guides To Paint
The owner of Ikigai Studios & Gallery draws on her own intuition and experiences to create, and helps others do the same.
The Million-Dollar Industry Built Around NC’s Affordable Housing Tax Break
A small group of lawyers, real estate brokers, and registered nonprofits are profiting from a tax break designed to support affordable housing, some raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, an INDY investigation found.
More Community Coverage
Apex Plans to Close a Volunteer-Built Downtown Fire Station. A Retired Firefighter Is Leading a Campaign to Keep It Open.Â
Roy Moore and the town agree Fire Station 1’s future should honor its past. But how much of the 70-year-old building can be salvaged, and what it could become, is to be determined.
New Cary Adult Kickball League is Bringing Recess Back
Cary is bringing back the ultimate schoolyard sport. Registration opens soon for the pilot season.
The July Planner: Top Events in Western Wake
In July 2026, top events include Fourth of July celebrations, America’s 250th anniversary events, family dance parties, free outdoor music, and more.Â
The Arcane Books and Speakeasy Moves into The Williams House in Downtown Cary
By adding a bookstore, food, and more event programming, new owners of The Arcane plan to enhance the popular Downtown Cary third place.
Apex Changes Fourth of July Celebrations Amid Salem Street Construction
As Apex moves July 4 traditions to another event this year, the town council is working on how to handle Salem Street’s next big tradition: the Christmas parade.
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