Cary, NC — Karen Carter, the District 9 representative on the Wake County Board of Education, was sworn into her new role alongside the other 8 board members on December 1, 2020.
As a way to connect with the people of district 9, which covers much of Cary, Carter has started up a blog to provide updates about meetings, upcoming events and important issues. The following are her latest entries published on December 11 and 18, 2020 and January 1, 2021.
Cary, NC — As the world puts 2020 in the rear view mirror tonight, here are a few things planned to kick off 2021 in Cary.
Cary, NC — Even though I grew up in the south, I’ve never partaken in the traditional “good luck” New Year’s meal with collard greens, black-eyed peas and other luck and fortune-symbolizing foods.
Though, after the happenings of 2020, this may be the first New Year’s Day I cook up a meal full of good juju.
Cary, NC — When it’s time to pack up the decorations this year, consider donating your live Christmas tree to help rebuild the dunes at North Carolina beaches.
Cary, NC — With a low of 19 degrees coming to Cary this Friday, it’s the perfect time to consider helping locals in need stay warm through the winter.
Cary, NC — Don’t miss the 26th Annual Cary Kwanzaa Celebration this year, presented virtually from December 26-31, 2020.
Cary, NC — If there’s one must-have on my Christmas table this year, it’s booze.
Cary, NC — This week’s activities included the last regularly scheduled council meeting of the year.
Cary, NC — With upward-trending sales tax revenues and $2.7 million in additional CARES Act reimbursements up for grabs in January, the Town of Cary’s financial position is solid, according to Town CFO Karen Mills.
Cary, NC — Six years ago, the folks at Ruckus Pizza, Pasta, & Spirits decided they wanted to make their employee Christmas party mean more than just a fun celebration among coworkers.