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Cary spending probe stalled by missing records from state auditor, Wake DA says
Wake County's top prosecutor says a criminal investigation into spending by town of Cary employees is being complicated because the North Carolina State Auditor's Office hasn’t turned over audit materials.
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Cary council receives new training to add more oversight measures for 'extravagant spending culture'
Cary town leaders received a lesson in public accounting at its work session meeting on Thursday as part of a 39-part plan to correct its spending and improve its savings balances.
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Cary family displaced from house fire Saturday; neighbors hold fundraiser
A family is displaced after their Cary home caught fire on Saturday.
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State Rep. Julie von Haefen meets with Cary residents following crosswalk death
It's been a week since 76-year-old Soile Lazarz was hit and killed in a Cary crosswalk on Ederlee Dr. Her neighbors -- who say her death was preventable -- are pushing for safety changes.
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Wilson County man accused of raping young child
Authorities said a man has been charged with statutory rape of an 8-year-old girl.
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The Canes and the Cup at the Cary Pickleball Championship
The Stanley Cup, along with past and present Canes champions, will be at the Veiola Pickleball National Championships at the Cary Tennis Park on Thursday.
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Green Level High School dealing with HVAC issues amid near-record heat
The Cary high school joins a list of others dealing with HVAC issues in Wake County. WRAL Investigates found more than a third of Wake County schools had an HVAC issue at the time of their inspection, per recent inspection records.
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Town of Cary considers sale of land purchased for more than $1 million without full council approval
The land at 600 and 604 Kildaire Farm Road near Cary Elementary School was purchased by former town manager Sean Stegall against the recommendation of an assistant town manager and without full knowledge of town council members.
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Cary Town Council unanimously approves 18-month moratorium on data centers
The moratorium will allow town staff to study the impacts of data centers and create a defined ordinance to guide future development.
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Cary Town Council to face public in another meeting after calls for members to resign
Thursday night, Cary Town Council will hold its only meeting in August after council members were met with demands to resign a month ago.
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Cary residents demand safer crosswalks; town announces plans for 2028
Neighbors in Cary are calling for safer crosswalks after a fatal crash on Ederlee Drive near Regency Parkway.
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Woman killed while crossing street in Cary, police say
Cary police say a 76-year-old woman died after she was hit by an SUV on Ederlee Drive Wednesday morning.
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Apex football downs Cary in 84th Old Wake Rivalry meeting
The Apex Cougars visited the Cary Imps in nonconference football action in the 101st edition of the Old Wake Rivalry on Aug. 24, 2026.
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68-year-old man found safe after disappearing on Sunday, Cary police say
According to the Cary Police Department, Bernard Brown was found safe and with "familiar company" on Thursday. Police said Brown was reported missing on Tuesday.
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Photos: Cardinal Gibbons vs. Cary Christian field hockey (Aug. 17, 2026)
The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders' field hockey team traveled to Cary Christian for a matchup on August 17, 2026.
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Christ School leads HighSchoolOT's preseason boys cross country top 25
The HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 is presented by State Employees' Credit Union. It is the state's top set of rankings, featuring teams from all classifications across the four major associations.
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The 919 area code girls tennis rankings for 2026
HighSchoolOT's 919 area code top 15 ranks the best high school girls tennis teams in the greater Triangle area of North Carolina. All rankings are presented by State Employees' Credit Union.
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At midseason, Myers Park still leads HighSchoolOT's girls tennis top 25 statewide rankings
The HighSchoolOT statewide top 25 is presented by State Employees' Credit Union. It is the state's top set of rankings, featuring teams from all classifications across the four major associations.
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State auditor on Cary: 'Should taxpayers really pay for that?'
State Auditor Dave Boliek talked about his office's 2,600-page report on Cary's financial mismanagement and questionable spending practices. He said his office is still reviewing town credit card statements and internal emails.
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Cary working to improve safety at intersection where motorcyclist killed in crash
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday night on a Cary road with a history of crashes.
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Cary council member says former town manager removed fund balance data from council update
A Cary council member says former Town Manager Sean Stegall removed information about the town’s fund balance dipping below its required minimum from a quarterly presentation to the council.
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Husband of missing Cary woman says drowning may be 'most likely scenario' for Grenada disappearance
The husband of a Cary woman last seen in Grenada says drowning may be the most likely explanation for her disappearance, according to a statement released Thursday.
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'False alarm' prompts large police presence in west Cary neighborhood
Police have not said what exactly prompted a large first responder response, but said it was a "false alarm."
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Unanswered questions two weeks since release of state auditor's report on Cary spending
Residents remain concerned after they say leaders ignored a responsibility to address Cary's financial troubles earlier.
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Family of missing Cary woman returns to US after search, believes no foul play in disappearance
A week after she went missing the family of a missing Cary woman, Liz Waddell, believe there was no foul play involved in her disappearance.
