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Cary's finest

As the parent of a special-needs child, I had to call (911) one night because my son has asthma. The Cary Fire Department came and EMS followed. They were professional, prompt, knowledgeable about treatment and sincere regarding my son's health. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Local government needs you

At the Morrisville Town Council retreat (Jan. 28-29), I was impressed by the numerous successes of our professional staff. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

TAC is an asset

The Town of Cary is blessed to have the Triangle Aquatic Center. This facility is used for swim teams and recreation for people passionate about swimming as a sport and as a serious way to stay in shape. Published: Feb. 5, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

No tax increase or bonds

A few weeks ago the Town of Cary staff and elected officials, completed their weekend getaway in Wilmington by floating a trial balloon suggesting it would be necessary to increase taxes and to have a multi-million dollar bond issue to carry on plans for the 2012-13 fiscal year. Published: Feb. 1, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Year-round wrinkle

Readers share what's on their minds. Submit your letters to the editor at www.carynews.com/about/story/99.html Published: Feb. 1, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Litter hurts wildlife

Littering is wrong. Published: Jan. 29, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Trail link wanted

As a walker and a cyclist, I love the North Carolina greenways. Published: Jan. 29, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Fight for water

The recent article highlighting streams and the impact that development has on them is an important issue (The Cary News, Jan. 25, and Southwest Wake News, Jan. 22). Published: Jan. 29, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Sign puts Cary on slippery slope

I am wholeheartedly against any sort of gaudy neon sign desecrating our town. Published: Jan. 25, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Education is top priority

As North Carolina strives to meet the challenges of the economic recession, we must remember just how vulnerable we are, and will continue to be, in this knowledge-based, global economy. Published: Jan. 25, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Neon not needed

I just read the article about the large neon marquee being considered in Cary. Published: Jan. 25, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Modify rules for all

I have never been in favor of the severely restrictive sign ordinances in place for the Town of Cary. Published: Jan. 22, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Careful thought needed

Ed Gawf (Cary downtown manager) is the one who needs "to step back and think differently about signage downtown" before he suggests a neon and LED marquee for the old theater. Published: Jan. 22, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Neon is art

Engage an artist to design the marquee as a permanent art installation, approved by the Cary Cultural Arts Committee or Cary Visual Arts. Anyone wishing to do something similar could follow the same path. Published: Jan. 22, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Homeowners should sue

Regarding the Jan. 15 article "Cary Park developer wants refund," when any housing developer paid fees to fund schools, you know they recouped that cost through higher prices of the homes they sold in those developments. Published: Jan. 22, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Inspired by officer

After reading the (Dec. 14) article "Officer shapes how police treat mentally ill," I was intrigued by Officer M. J. Macario's dedication to his profession and helping the mentally ill offenders that he encounters. Published: Jan. 18, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Art for visually impaired

I want to call attention to audio description for the visually impaired. It is available at no extra charge, so sighted people can invite blind friends to accompany them to plays and movies. Published: Jan. 18, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Ridiculous idea

Readers share what's on their minds. Submit your letters to the editor at www.carynews.com/about/story/99.html Published: Jan. 15, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Neon is beautiful

I think a neon sign (in downtown Cary) would be a great idea. Published: Jan. 18, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letters: Stadium upgrade

For close to 30 years Athens Drive High School has waited patiently for the city of Raleigh and the Wake County school system to work together to provide simple improvements that at the very least would allow stadium access to the handicapped, simple bathroom facilities for student athletes and a paved parking lot. Published: Jan. 15, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letters: No neon please

Please, please - no neon signs in Cary! Published: Jan. 15, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letters: Underpaid in Wake

Much has been written about the Wake County school board elections, school reassignment, magnet schools and extension of the school year. Published: Jan. 11, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Menendez a role model

Readers share what's on their minds. Submit your letters to the editor at www.carynews.com/about/story/99.html Published: Jan. 11, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Hanukkah thanks

To the Town of Cary: Thank you for including Hanukkah in the celebration of December. My husband is the pastor of Reedy Creek Baptist Church, Cary, and we also travel to Israel every year so we know the joy that this brought to our Jewish neighbors. Published: Jan. 4, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Meter efficiency

In response to Mr. (Frank) Schiermeier's (Dec. 25) letter regarding the wireless water meter project eliminating meter reader positions. Yes, I am certain that part of the $2 million in savings over 17 years is headcount reduction. Published: Jan. 4, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Overdue overhaul

Readers share what's on their minds. Submit your letters to the editor at www.carynews.com/about/story/99.html Published: Jan. 4, 2012 2:00 AM | Full story

Shallow pockets

I've read that many people in this area have been cited for panhandling without a license. Published: Dec. 28, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

More officers like Raleigh's Macario

I just finished reading the article "Officer shapes how police treat mentally ill" in the Wednesday, Dec. 14, Cary News. Published: Dec. 28, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Picture-perfect parade

Readers share what's on their minds. Submit your letters to the editor at www.carynews.com/about/story/99.html Published: Dec. 28, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story

Letter: Welcome return

Readers share what's on their minds. Submit your letters to the editor at www.carynews.com/about/story/99.html Published: Dec. 25, 2011 2:00 AM | Full story


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