Wake County Commissioners Green-light WakeMed-Atrium Merger
After four months of public deliberation and some additional concessions from the state’s largest hospital system, commissioners voted 5-2 for changes that will allow the deal to go through.
After Months of Contention and Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying, New Atrium-WakeMed Deal Has More Benefits for Wake County
Changes to the proposed agreement include $150 million for the county, more county control, and more indigent care; county commissioners will vote on the proposal Monday.
Holly Springs Is Close to Adopting Its First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan
Town council members debated a three-year roadmap for housing affordability at their meeting this week.
Relishing the Sights, Sounds, and Sales Pitches at the Veolia Pickleball Tournament in Cary
Professional pickleball is a capitalist fever dream, but as a skeptic learned last week, it’s also kind of fun.
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.
Shouting Terrorist in a Crowded Grocery Store
An activist’s lawsuit over a 2024 cyberstalking arrest raises questions about the state’s efforts to criminalize online harassment.
More Wake County Coverage
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.
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.
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.
Owed $6 Million in Overdue Utilities Balances, Apex Wants to Help Residents Pay
After a cyberattack hobbled its billing system, the town is resuming efforts to collect late payments.
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.
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