2002 News Releases
Riders in the Sky Rides into Town! - PSA December 31, 2002
Cary Completes Storm Debris Collection, Second Pass Starts Thursday, & Mega Mulch Madness Opens January 17th December 31, 2002
Cary Debris Collection to Continue into New Year; Second Collection to be Added December 23, 2002
Cary Kwanzaa:  Look Back to the Future December 23, 2002
Enjoy Outdoor Activities at Bond Park-PSA December 23, 2002
"Our Town" Tickets on Sale-PSA December 23, 2002
Reservation Policies for Town of Cary Facilities Modified-PSA December 23, 2002
Invite Bond Speakers to Your Group's March Meeting December 23, 2002
Drivers:  Please Don't Block Intersections December 20, 2002
Cary Shortlists Bond Projects, Adds $10 Million to Recreation December 19, 2002
Nominations Being Accepted for Cary Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department's Volunteer Awards - PSA December 18, 2002
Cary Bond Input Meetings - PSA December 13, 2002
Weekend Electrical Inspections for Storm Recovery - PSA December 13, 2002
Gifts for Skaters and New Session Hours at Sk8-Cary - PSA December 13, 2002
Annual Teen Trip - Ski Wintergreen - PSA December 11, 2002
DNA Kits, Child Safety Booster to be Distributed - PSA December 11, 2002
Once Again, Cary is the Safest Large Municipality in NC, the Southern U.S. December 10, 2002
Final Update December 7, 2002
7 a.m.
Evening Update December 6, 2002
Winter Storm Leads to Sewer Spill December 6, 2002
Holiday Tree Lighting December 6, 2002
Early Morning Update December 6, 2002
5 a.m.
Evening Update December 5, 2002
3:35 p.m.
Noon Update December 5, 2002
12:10 p.m.
Early Morning Update December 5, 2002
5 a.m.
Winter Weather Worked in Cary December 4, 2002
9 p.m.
Winter Weather Hits Cary December 4, 2002
4 p.m.
Cary Awaits Winter Weather

December 4, 2002
Noon

Audit Reveals Nothing But Good News December 4, 2002
Cary Prepares for Winter Weather December 3, 2002
Cary Fire Chief to Retire After 30 Years December 2, 2002
Focus On Cary Web Poll Opens Today November 27, 2002
Cary Police Apprehend Suspects in Vandalism Spree November 26, 2002
Cary Bank Robbed at Gunpoint Today November 26, 2002
Cary Police Search for Missing Alzheimer's Patient November 24, 2002
Stevens Nature Center Closure November 22, 2002
Cary Police Search for Vehicle Linked to Yesterday's Bank Robbery November 22, 2002
Weekend Update - 11/21/02  November 21, 2002
Cary Bank Robbed At Gunpoint Today November 21, 2002
Cary Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspects November 21, 2002
Booze It & Lose It Underway in Cary November 21, 2002
Cary To Hold Bond Vote This Spring November 20, 2002
Weekend Update - 11/14/02 November 14, 2002
You Can Change the Face of Bond Lake - PSA November 12, 2002
Raffle, Prizes and Piñata at Fall Fiesta - PSA November 8, 2002
Cary Kicks Off Public Review of New Land Development Ordinance Draft November 8, 2002
Weekend Update - 11/07/02 November 7, 2002
First Meeting of Mayors' School Assignment Task Force to be Held this Thursday Night November 5, 2002
Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil - PSA November 1, 2002
Citizen Input Needed for Veterans  Freedom Project - PSA November 1, 2002
Citizen's Urged to Answer the Call as Town Starts Focus on Cary Research this Weekend November 1, 2002
Weekend Update - 10/31/02 October 31, 2002
Deadline for Second Annual America Recycles Day Recycle Sculpture Contest is Just Around the Corner October 28, 2002
Gas Line Break Closes Road October 24, 2002
Cary Returns to Regular Alternate Day Watering October 22, 2002
Town of Cary Hosts Annual Red Ribbon Poster Contest - PSA October 21, 2002
Cary Officer Shoot Sharpest in the State October 21, 2002
Cary Tennis Center Hosts Series of High School Tennis Tournaments October 18, 2002
Weekend Update - 10/17/02 October 17, 2002
Sewer Spill Discovered in Cary October 17, 2002
Winter Youth Basketball Openings - PSA October 15, 2002
QuinTango Brings their Fiery Tango to Cary! - PSA October 15, 2002
Torrential Rains Lead to Isolated Sewer Overflows October 14, 2002
Weather Leads Cary Officials to Urge Caution October 11, 2002
Mayors' School Assignment Task Force Takes Shape October 11, 2002
44th Annual Cary Band Day - PSA October 11, 2002
Weekend Update - 10/10/02 October 10, 2002
Dance the Night Away with Paul Minnis & Co. - PSA October 9, 2002
Cary Players Holding Auditions for "Our Town" - PSA October 9, 2002
Town of Cary Holiday Season Events - PSA October 8, 2002
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Presents The Hobbit - PSA October 8, 2002
Start Your Holiday Shopping Early with Mad Dash Babysitting -  PSA October 8, 2002
Veterans Honored During Annual Lunch in Cary - PSA October 7, 2002
Weekend Update - 10/03/02 October 3, 2002
Reseed with Caution in Cary - Ban on Exemptions Remains in Effect October 3, 2002
Check Out the Fire Trucks October 3, 2002
Keep Your Kids Safe by Giving Their Safety Seats a Check Up October 2, 2002
Rules in Place to Manage Time at Thursday's Cary Council Session on School Assignment October 2, 2002
Police Continue Search for Armed Robber October 1, 2002
Safe-N-Sane Halloween Celebration - PSA September 30, 2002
Get Involved - Add Your Voice to the Planning Discussion for Future Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources September 30, 2002
Hemlock Bluffs' Annual Recycle Sale September 27, 2002
Construction Work on Weston Parkway September 27, 2002
Weekend Update - 9/26/02 September 26, 2002
Public Input Sought in Site Improvement Plan for Cary's Bond Park - PSA September 26, 2002
Garner Poised to Join Cary in Review of School Assignment Issues September 25, 2002
National Touring Group Rhythm & Brass Offers a Free Music Clinic for Area Music Students - PSA September 25, 2002
Rhythm & Brass Launches the 2002-2003 Marvelous Music Series with "On Your Radio Dial" - PSA September 25, 2002
Grey Seal Puppets Present The Emperor's New Clothes - PSA September 24, 2002
Weekend Update - 9/19/02 September 19, 2002
Learn to Turn Your House and Yard Scraps into a Steaming, Fertilizing Frenzy September 19, 2002
Million Dollar Grant Lays Groundwork for Cary's First in the Region Solution to Sludge September 16, 2002
Rain Barrels on Sale Every Day in Cary - PSA September 16, 2002
Citizen Input Needed for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Master Plan September 16, 2002
Recruiting Now for School Assignment Task Force - PSA September 13, 2002
Cary's Second Annual Diwali Celebration - PSA September 13, 2002
Weekend Update - 9/12/02 September 12, 2002
MEDIA ADVISORY - Million Dollar Gift to Help Solve Triangle Sludge Problems September 12, 2002
Community Center Temporarily Closed During Town Hall Construction  September 10, 2002
Cary Fire Stations to Host 9/11 Remembrances September 9, 2002
Public Safety Responsiveness Increases in Cary with New Traffic Light Preemption Devices September 6, 2002
Weekend Update - 9/5/02 September 5, 2002
9/11 Remembrances - PSA September 5, 2002
Weekend Update - 8/29/02 August 29, 2002
Sk8-Cary Fall Hours and Grand Opening Celebration Announced - PSA August 29, 2002
Premiere of Cary History Film Made by 8th Graders - PSA August 29, 2002
Light Your Window for 9/11 - PSA August 28, 2002
Cary to Hold 26th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival August 22, 2002
Wake County, Town of Cary Partner to Buy 117 Acres of Open Space Near American Tobacco Trail August 19, 2002
Cary Kicks Off SE Area Plan Update with Open House Tomorrow Night August 19, 2002
Innovative Sign Education Begins Today in Cary August 19, 2002
Fiancée Arrested in Death of Local Teacher August 16, 2002
Nick Bollietieri to Help Dedicate State's Newest and Largest Tennis Center on Saturday August 16, 2002
Weekend Update - 8/15/02 August 15, 2002
No Watering Exemptions this Fall in Cary August 14, 2002
Remembering 9/11: Cary Walnut Street Widening Dedication August 13, 2002
Cary Tightens Outdoor Watering Restrictions August 9, 2002
Weekend Update - 8/8/02 August 8, 2002
Cary Residents to Join in National Night Out August 5, 2002
Open House to Update Cary's SE Gateway Plan - PSA August 5, 2002
Cary Parkway Temporarily Closed August 1, 2002
3:00 p.m.
Town of Cary Police Department Becomes First in Triangle to Join President's USA Freedom Corps August 1, 2002
Domenie Autopsy Report Not Available Today July 31, 2002
Fall Basketball and Volleyball Registration - PSA July 30, 2002
Bond Park Events - PSA July 30, 2002
26th Annual Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival - PSA July 30, 2002
August Events for Seniors in Cary - PSA July 29, 2002
PONY National Softball Tournament Play Begins Today in Cary and Raleigh July 29, 2002
MEDIA ADVISORY - NC Fallen Firefighter Memorial Takes Shape July 29, 2002
Public Input Opportunity for Cultural Arts Organizations and Facilities - PSA July 26, 2002
Weekend Update - 7/25/02 July 25, 2002
Celebrate Celtic Culture at Regency July 25, 2002
MEDIA ADVISORY - Cary Affordable Housing Dedication July 23, 2002
Don't Miss Another Chance to Purchase Your Very Own Rain Barrel - PSA July 23, 2002
Junior State Tennis Tournament Comes to Cary July 19, 2002
Weekend Update - 7/18/02 July 18, 2002
Tennis Association to Form in Cary - PSA July 18, 2002
Cary to Fight Cable Company's Claims of Effective Competition July 16, 2002
FACT CHECK - Alternate Day Watering July 16, 2002
Bikes, Boards and Blades Have a Public Place in Wake; Cary Skate Park Now Open July 16, 2002
Calling All Tennis Fans - PSA July 15, 2002
Grammy-Winning Indigo Girls Fill the Air With Their Signature Acoustic, Folk Sound on Friday, August 30, 2002 at the Amphitheatre at Regency Park July 12, 2002
Weekend Update - 7/11/02 July 11, 2002
Volunteers Needed to Help at 26th Annual Lazy Daze Festival July 10, 2002
Advance Registration Now Underway for First Public Skate Park in Wake Which is Set to Open to the Public Later this Month July 5, 2002
Water Conservation Rain Barrel Sale - PSA July 3, 2002
Armed Robbers Choose Cash Over Food at Local Grocery July 3, 2002
CARY TV Adds Programming That's Out of This World July 1, 2002
Citizens Encouraged to Leave Fireworks to the Experts in Light of Drought July 1, 2002
Full Blown Transit Begins in Cary Today July 1, 2002
Booze It & Lose It Summer Season Underway Again June 28, 2002
Independence Day Events Schedule June 27, 2002
Weekend Update - 6/27/02 June 27, 2002
Walnut Street Work Continues; Traffic Shift on Thursday - PSA June 26, 2002
Cary Transit Now Serves Everyone - PSA June 24, 2002
The War Ends Here - PSA June 20, 2002
Summer Kick-Off Tennis Clinic June 17, 2002
Public Input Meeting: Cary Parkway Alignment Alternatives June 17, 2002
26th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival Call for Civic Group Applications June 17, 2002
Batteries Not Included No Longer Part of Cary's Recycling Lexicon June 14, 2002
Weekend Update - 6/13/02 June 13, 2002
Town of Cary Takes Statewide Award for Outstanding Environmental Planning June 13, 2002
Subject in Afternoon Shooting Dies June 11, 2002
7:45 p.m.
Cary Police On Scene Investigating Afternoon Shooting June 11, 2002
4:27 p.m.
Cary Wraps Up Garden Supply Fire Issues June 11, 2002
Cary Attack Cat Was Rabid June 11, 2002
Cat Goes on Attack in Cary Neighborhood June 10, 2002
Grease Believed to be Culprit in Cary Sewer Spill June 7, 2002
A Week of Activities in Cary to Celebrate Our Nation's Independence - PSA June 7, 2002
Weekend Update - 6/6/02 June 6, 2002
Hurricane's Trophy to Visit Cary's Bond Park - PSA June 5, 2002
Road Reopened After Tuesday's Fire June 5, 2002
3:45 p.m.
Fire Strikes Garden Center June 4, 2002 
4:30 p.m.
Traffic Alert: Temporary Road Closures in Cary Due to Fire June 4, 2002
4 p.m.
Rabies Clinic in Cary - PSA May 31, 2002
Weekend Update - 5/30/02 May 30, 2002
Case of Rabies Reported in Cary May 24, 2002
Cary's Proposed Budget Holds Taxes & Solid Waste Fees, Looks to State for Release of Local Funds May 24, 2002
Culturas Unidas Community Festival to be Rescheduled May 23, 2002
Help Plan a New Downtown Park - PSA May 23, 2002
Weekend Update - 5/23/02 May 23, 2002

Amphitheatre at Regency Park to feature Willie Nelson, Indigo Girls, The Irish Tenors, Two major music festivals, Movies By Moonlight and MORE during the 2002 Summer Season

May 22, 2002
Part of Cary's Tanglewood Drive Temporarily Closing to Thru Traffic - PSA May 21, 2002
Cary Police to be Honored With Special Ceremony Tomorrow Night May 21, 2002
Weekend Update - 5/16/02 May 16, 2002
Festival in Cary Highlights the Hispanic Community May 16, 2002
Cary Launches First Phase of Enhanced Telephone Information System May 15, 2002
Exceptions to Alternate Day Watering Made Easier May 14, 2002
Weekend Update - 5/9/02 May 9, 2002
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Temporary Closures - PSA May 8, 2002
Glasgow Road Bridge Repairs Begin - PSA May 8, 2002
May 21 Opening Night Gala to Launch an Exciting New Season at the Amphitheatre at Regency Park May 8, 2002
Walnut Street Traffic to be Diverted - PSA May 6, 2002
Celebrate Mother Nature at Hemlock Bluffs May 6, 2002
Festival in Cary Highlights the Hispanic Community - PSA May 3, 2002
Weekend Update - 5/2/02 May 2, 2002
Cary's Newest Park to be Dedicated this Saturday May 2, 2002
May Teen Movie Night Change - PSA April 30, 2002
Concert On the Lawn at the Cary Senior Center - PSA April 30, 2002
Tennis Anyone? - Developing a Community Tennis Association Interest Meeting - PSA April 29, 2002
Operation "Slow Down" Begins in Cary April 29, 2002
Summer Sports Camp Openings - PSA April 26, 2002
Weekend Update - 4/25/02 April 25, 2002
Sisters Charged for Animal Neglect April 24, 2002
Ninth Annual Cary Spring Daze Festival to be Held This Weekend April 24, 2002
Don't Miss Out On These Events at Page-Walker - PSA April 23, 2002
Queensferry Bridge Traffic Limited to one Way: Glasgow Road Bridge Opened to Alternating Traffic April 22, 2002
The Amphitheatre at Regency Park Gala Dedication Celebration April 19, 2002
Bond Park Goes to the Dogs - PSA April 19, 2002
Community Input Sought on Northwest Cary Area Plan Draft April 19, 2002
Stevens Nature Center Celebration of Nature - PSA April 18, 2002
Weekend Update - 4/18/02 April 18, 2002
Orienteering - PSA April 18, 2002
USA Tennis 1-2-3- Youth and Adult Lessons-PSA April 17, 2002
Spring Sertoma Series - PSA April 17, 2002
Applause! Cary Youth Theatre Presents A Midsummer Night's Dream  April 17, 2002
Workshop Offered for Grading Contractors - PSA April 17, 2002
Arts Day in Cary - May 5, 2002 - PSA April 16, 2002
Cary to Dedicate Another New Park Tonight, This One Featuring Ball Fields Galore April 16, 2002
May & June Featured Events for Seniors in Cary - PSA April 16, 2002
Set Aside Time to Celebrate Our Environment April 16, 2002
Teen Scene Events for May - PSA April 15, 2002
Dedication of New Facilities at MacDonald Woods Park - PSA April 15, 2002
Glasgow Road Bridge Closed-PSA April 12, 2002
Jamfest 2002 - Youth Matter to Cary Day-PSA April 12, 2002
Weekend Update - 4/11/02 April 11, 2002
Hook, Line & Sinker Fishing Tournament - PSA April 11, 2002
Expect Traffic Detours: 2002 Cary Road Race this Weekend April 11, 2002
April Teen Movie Night - PSA April 10, 2002
9th Annual Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival - PSA April 10, 2002
Bicycle Rodeo to be Held in Cary - PSA April 9, 2002
Adult Golf Clinics - PSA April 9, 2002
April Events for Seniors in Cary - PSA April 8, 2002
Summer Sports Camp Openings - PSA April 8, 2002
Shape the Future of Downtown Cary! - PSA April 8, 2002
Opportunity to Provide Input on New Skate Park Operations April 5, 2002
Tickets On Sale April 8th for Applause! Cary Youth Theater Production of A Midsummer Night's Dream April 5, 2002
Middle School Students Can Dance the Night Away at the Spring S.A.V.E. Dance April 5, 2002
Registration for the 5th Annual Play With the Pros Concert - PSA April 5, 2002
Do the Art Crawl Sunday in Cary  April 5, 2002
Community Open House #2 for the Northwest Cary Area Plan April 4, 2002
Weekend Update - 4/4/02 April 4, 2002
Annual "Cops & Lobsters" Benefits Special Olympics April 2, 2002
Share Your Vision for a New Walnut Street April 2, 2002
Cary's Annual, Weekend-Long Celebration of the Environment - PSA April 1, 2002
Registration Easier Than Ever in Cary With New Electronic Options April 1, 2002
Business Owner Offers Reward for Information on Break In March 27, 2002
For the 15th Year in a Row, Cary Budget Takes National Award March 26, 2002
Community Input Sought on Rollout of Bicycle Facilities March 26, 2002
New Clear Cutting Rules Go to Public Hearing March 25, 2002
Weekend Update March 21, 2002
C-Tran Ticket Outlets Expand - PSA March 21, 2002
Bike Plan Open House - PSA March 20, 2002
Cary Street Closed for Sewer Repairs-PSA March 19, 2002
Community Open House for Walnut Corridor Planning - PSA March 19, 2002
Cary's Annual, Weekend-Long Celebration of the Environment - PSA March 18, 2002
Community Input Sought on Widening of Popular Western Wake Roadway March 18, 2002
Identify this Bag and Help Cary PD Bag Their Man March 15, 2002
Weekend Update March 14, 2002
Public Information Exchange for Kildaire Widening - PSA March 13, 2002
Red Dye Bank Robber at Large March 12, 2002
Planning Begins Today for NW Cary Area March 11, 2002
Cary Senior Center's Annual Health Fair-PSA March 11, 2002
Michael Creech Headlines Annual Bond Park Easter Egg Hunt March 8, 2002
It's Amanda.  Police to Pursue Homicide Investigation March 5, 2002
Remains Recovered; Identity Rests With Nash County Medical Examiner March 1, 2002
Community Open House for the Northwest Cary Area Plan March 1, 2002
Weekend Update February 28, 2002
Body of Missing Girl Believed Found in Nash County February 28, 2002
Annual Water System Spring Cleaning Begins Tomorrow February 28, 2002
Cary Shares Top Honors For Water Plant Expansion February 28, 2002
Weekend Update February 21, 2002
PSA-Phone Book Drop-Off Sites February 21, 2002
Ulma to Return to Direct Cary Planning February 20, 2002
PSA - Annual Disinfection of Drinking Water February 20, 2002
Vandals Cause Weekend Sewage Spill February 19, 2002
Cary To Host Open House on Town Center Area Plan Draft Guidelines February 18, 2002
The Results are In: Citizen Satisfaction With Local Government Continues to Rise; Growth Remains Top Concern February 15, 2002
Weekend Update February 14, 2002
Weekend Update February 7, 2002
Town Wins Statewide Award for Environmental Protection February 4, 2002
Weekend Update January 31, 2002
Town of Cary Seeks Volunteers January 30, 2002
Cary Community Theater Company Forming January 28, 2002
River City Brass Band Video Clip January 25, 2002
Polar Doubles Tennis Tournament in Cary January 25, 2002
Weekend Update January 24, 2002
Apply to Serve January 23, 2002
Weekend Update January 17, 2002
"America: From the Heart" to be Shown in Cary January 16, 2002
No Interviews for Officer Powell January 16, 2002
Armed Suspect Arrested in Raleigh After Assault on Cary Police Officer January 15, 2002
Weekend Update January 10, 2002
Hey Teens - Learn Something New in 2002 January 8, 2002
Two New Art Exhibits Open This Week in Cary January 8, 2002
Garbage to the Curb in Cary January 7, 2002
Town of Cary Final Winter Weather Update: 
Cars on Streets = Garbage on Curbs, Snow on Streets
January 5, 2002
3:00 p.m.
Town of Cary Afternoon Winter Weather Update: 
Doing More Than Just Talking Trash Tomorrow
January 4, 2002
9:00 p.m.
Town of Cary Afternoon Winter Weather Update: Preparing for Tonight January 4, 2002
3:00 p.m.
Town of Cary Morning Winter Weather Update:  Treacherous Driving This A.M. January 4, 2002
5:00 a.m.
Town of Cary Evening Winter Weather Update:  Same Old, Same Old January 3, 2002
8:00 p.m.
Town of Cary Afternoon Winter Weather Update
Parts of SE Maynard Closed Due to Accidents
January 3, 2002
4:30 p.m.
Town of Cary Noon Winter Weather Update January 3, 2002
11:00 a.m.
Cary Police Seek Help in Recent Robbery Case January 3, 2002
Town of Cary Morning Winter Weather Update January 3, 2002
5:30 p.m.
Town of Cary Evening Winter Weather Update January 2, 2002
9:00 p.m.
Cary Prepares for Winter Weather January 2, 2002
Noon
Cary to Start Biennial Citizen Satisfaction Survey This Weekend January 2, 2002

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