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🌱 How much more could Cary homeowners pay if this budget passes?

Cary, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hi Cary! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How much more could Cary homeowners pay if this budget passes?
  • Which big-name pros and community events are coming to Cary Tennis Park?
  • Cary resident tapped for influential UNC-Chapel Hill advisory board

Today's riddle: Why did the barn collapse? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 90 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Cary Town Council to vote on new $573 million budget (wral.com) — Cary’s Town Council is set to vote on a $573 million budget that would raise the property tax rate from 34 to 37.5 cents per $100, adding about $200 a year for an average $600,000 home. The plan also creates two new finance oversight positions as the town works to rebuild trust after past financial mismanagement investigations.
   

2. Cary Tennis Classic Returns June 28 With World-Class Competition (sportsdestinations.com) — World-class tennis is coming back to Cary Tennis Park June 28–July 5, with top men’s and women’s pros competing in the Cary Tennis Classic. Alongside the matches, locals can enjoy Kids’ Day, a wheelchair clinic, Abilities Tennis Night, and a major charity event supporting Transitions LifeCare and youth scholarships.
   

3. UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Trustees select 40 new members for the UNC-Chapel Hill Board of Visitors (unc.edu) — One Cary resident, Oliver Pau, has been selected among 40 new members to serve on UNC-Chapel Hill’s Board of Visitors starting July 1, 2026. The board, made up of leaders from across North Carolina and beyond, helps connect the university with communities and supports student recruitment and mentoring.
   

4. Fourth of July celebrations take on different tone with drought (wral.com) — Despite ongoing drought conditions, Cary and other Triangle cities still plan to hold their Fourth of July celebrations, though officials are closely watching fire risk and weather. While Chapel Hill is switching to a drone show, Cary’s fireworks remain scheduled for now, with state forestry experts noting conditions are drier but less volatile than in early spring.
   

5. For Pride Month, a Look at Triangle Towns' Rankings on LGBTQ+ Equality (indyweek.com) — Cary’s LGBTQ+ equality score has climbed from a failing grade to a solid C on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index, thanks to new nondiscrimination policies and support programs. The piece compares Cary’s progress with nearby Triangle cities and explains how local leaders and advocates are using the scorecard to guide further improvements for queer residents.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Saw this young fox in my backyard between Linton Ct.
    and Tarbert today. He was barking and it sounded like a squeaky wheel on a bike! (Nextdoor Scottish Hills)
  • Southwest Airlines Company posted a job opening for Supervisor Customer Service - RDU in Morrisville. Apply here.
  • TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Associate in Morrisville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cary here.

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: It was un-stable. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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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.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Cary

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