Apex Plans to Close a Volunteer-Built Downtown Fire Station. A Retired Firefighter is Leading a Campaign to Keep It Open.
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, are to be determined.
Cary Town Council Rejects Proposal to Keep Amberwood at Lochmere Affordable Housing
The Town Council voted to table a resolution that would have allowed the Raleigh Housing Authority to purchase the 340-unit community and maintain it as workforce housing.
Who’s Running For Wake County School Board in 2026
With two board members vacating their seats, and four seats on the ballot, the school board could get a shakeup.
Following ‘Really Bad’ Findings in State Auditor’s Report, Cary Leaders Commit to Improving Oversight and Accountability
Additionally, an internal report commissioned by the town recommends ways for the council to minimize risks in the future.
State Auditor’s Investigation: Cary Staff Spent $24 Million in Two Years Under Former Town Manager
A new report details exorbitant spending by town officials and a toxic workplace culture under former Manager Sean Stegall.
Morrisville Named All-America City for Civic Engagement Efforts
Morrisville was named one of 10 All-America Cities for its efforts to meet its growing population through community engagement.
Cary passes $573 million budget focused on staff, safety, and reversing years of underinvestment
The Cary Town Council passed its fiscal year 2027 budget after months of deliberation and public input following the longtime former town manager’s resignation.
More Politics & Government Coverage
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.
Q&A: What Deborah Ross Saw Inside the ICE Processing Facility in Cary
Ross recently toured the Cary ICE facility as part of a congressional oversight visit.
Give Input On the Future of Trash
The South Wake Landfill is expected to be full by 2045, and Wake County is studying its options for future waste disposal as Wake County grows.
Morrisville Passes “Compromise” Budget Without Property Tax Increase
The budget keeps Morrisville’s tax rate unchanged, one of the lowest rates in Wake County. But it came with trade-offs.
Local Drivers Q&A: Wake County Commissioner Safiyah Jackson
Commissioner Safiyah Jackson shares what she thinks should be on Western Wake residents’ radar, plus some of her Holly Springs favorites.
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