A newly constructed Life Time in West Cary will open its doors February 10, adding 100 weekly fitness classes and an array of services to the growing area just off NC-55 and near the 540 loop.
Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen
Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen is the head of newsletters for The Assembly Network and editor of The Line.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Morrisville Begins to Build a Downtown
This year, Morrisville residents will see the Town Center move from plans to reality as it rises out of the ground.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
Cary Business Owner: Be Genuine With Each Other In 2026
“This year, I hope we show up with our distinct voices… to create a version of success that’s rooted in community.”
Posted inHousing
Coming to Western Wake in 2026: Affordable Housing Gets Collaborative and Creative
Affordable housing is a complex issue, and one that Western Wake will have to address in the years to come. Here are three efforts to watch this year.
Posted inNewsletters
Affordable Housing in 2026
Three ways Western Wake will address affordable housing challenges in 2026, plus a look at the civic calendar, Holly Springs bio tech expansions and more.
Posted inCulture
Downtown Cary Glows With Temporary Public Art Installations
GLOW temporary public art pieces from Academy Street Artwork Projects can be found while strolling in Downtown Cary.
Posted inBusiness & Economy
NeighborUp CEO: In 2026, Community Members Ask ‘How Can I Help?’
We want to convene forward-thinking conversations in this community, so we asked community leaders a simple question: What would you like to see the community embrace to make Western Wake County a better place?
Posted inNewsletters
The Line: Downtown Cary’s Glow
Another senior town staffer resigns, a community resolution, and what’s lighting up in Downtown Cary.
Posted inNewsletters
The Line: Modern Indian Restaurants Grow
4 new and expanding spots in Cary, Apex, and RTP, plus MLK weekend events, a board game coffee shop and more.
Posted inNewsletters
The Line: The Next Chapter
News from the state auditor’s office and what the former town manager’s book cost Cary; Apex’s Sue Mu’s 2026 resolution, Downtown Cary gets juiced, and more.