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🌱 Why Cary isn’t facing Raleigh’s new drought watering limits yet

Morning Cary! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Cary isn’t facing Raleigh’s new drought watering limits yet
  • Which Cary intersection is shut down after a serious Thursday night crash?
  • Will Cary leaders back the “penny for housing” push?

Also on today's calendar: Craving more play, presence, and real connection? and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Hot, temps: high: 94, low: 66.
  • Sunday: Windy with a shower or two, with a high of 72 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Some Wake towns' reliance on Raleigh water creates ripple effects during drought (wral.com) — Cary’s independent water system, which relies on Jordan Lake and shared facilities with Apex, means local residents are not facing Raleigh’s new mandatory drought watering restrictions yet. Officials say Cary currently has ample supply but still promotes year-round conservation, and could assist nearby communities like Holly Springs in emergencies.
   

• Man seriously hurt after being hit by car in Cary, police say (cbs17.com) — A man suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car Thursday night at North Harrison Avenue and Northwest Maynard Road in Cary, prompting a major police response. Southbound North Harrison is currently closed during the investigation, and drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
   

• Advocates Call on Cary to Invest More in Affordable Housing (indyweek.com) — Affordable housing advocates in Cary are pressing town leaders to dedicate a full penny of every property tax dollar—about $5.3 million a year—to affordable housing and to place a new housing bond on the 2027 ballot. They argue rising prices are pushing workers out of town, while early budget drafts show funding could drop next year despite broad council support for more investment.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • [Miracle] Our cat 'Stella' is home after 2 months!
    Hi neighbors, I have some wonderful news to share! Our blue-eyed cat, Stella, has finally been found and brought home safely after being missing for… (Nextdoor West Park)
  • I want everyone to know Otto came home!
    Thanks for everyone’s help. Now we start training for the invisible fence. (Nextdoor Lochmere)
  • Lowe's posted a job opening for Seasonal Receiver Stocker Overnight in Cary. Apply here.
  • Kellermeyer Bergensons Services posted a job opening for Janitorial Porter in Cary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cary here.

🗞 Nearby News

Morrisville

  • Fire crews battling brush fire near Lake Crabtree, Morrisville officials say (cbs17.com)
  • Stormy Introduces New Pet (nhl.com)
  • Another record high day at RDU Thursday as April heat wave continues (cbs17.com)

Apex

  • Fayetteville divided as data center debate intensifies (abc11.com)
  • Early heat wave puts strain on strawberry farmers in the Triangle (wral.com)

Ok Cary! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cary

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cary

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.