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Education: Rain Gardens at West Cary Middle

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Cary, N.C. – Rain gardens are the rage. Simply put, they are gardens built in spaces that are situated so that they collect rain water from surrounding areas. Add native plants to the mix and you’ve got a very eco-friendly 21st century garden. But the goal is more serious than just a…

Canes Goalie Cam Ward Drops in at Davis Middle

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Story by Sonya Critser. Photos by Jeff Critser. Cary, NC – Representatives of RBC Bank, along with Carolina Hurricanes’ goalie Cam Ward, paid a visit to Davis Drive Middle School Monday (August 30) to honor teacher Ryan Miller. …

Preschool Saves 46,000 Gallons of Water

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CARY, N.C. – Kids ‘R’ Kids of Cary has announced that the preschools have redesigned their playgrounds to reflect environmentally-friendly practices.…

High Expectations for All Wake Students

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More than 250 educators, principals, community members, and teachers gathered on August 20 at Athens Drive High school to hear how 12 Wake County Public Schools (WCPSS) are closing achievement gaps*.…

Dine Out and Support the Cary High Band

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Cary, NC - Next Thursday, August 26, you can support the Cary High School Band simply by eating a burger and fries. It's one of the reasons why Cary schools ranked #3 nationally for mid-sized cities according to GreatSchools.org.…

Wake Tech Cary: An Engine for Business

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The aim of Wake Tech Cary, according to Wayne Loots, Dean of Business and Industry Services, "is to create an educated, relevant work force" and to be an "economic development engine."…

Education: The Latest Topic in Lucy's Book Club

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The Lucy Daniels Center announces the fourth Lucy’s Book Club topic, “Becoming a Big Brother or Sister”. The list of 10 recommended books, appropriate for ages 0 through 6, are titles that cover the many feelings that accompany welcoming a new baby into the home. Children often have mixed feelings…

Lesson Plan For Change: The Power of Moms

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Our nation's capital hosted Mom Congress. The first annual event was held on May 2 through May 4. Representatives from each state in the union discussed what's working in their local school systems and what needs to be improved.…

Cary Continues to Reward Educators

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Business leaders, elected officials, school administrators, and community members honored 20 teachers in Western Wake County on Monday May 10, at Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheater. Each teacher received an award and a check for $1,000.…

iMoms Fight Childhood Obesity

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At their meeting last Friday, the iMom group of Western Wake discussed strategies to combat the rising tide of obesity in North Carolina…