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☀️ Cary NC Weather

😀 Quote of the Day

📅 Lots Of Events This Week (The Week at a Glance)

📰 NCDMV to Implement New Card Processing Fees and Fee Increases on July 1

📰 Fireball Illuminates Night Sky Over North Carolina, Captivating Multiple States

🏆 Triangle Soccer Star Casey Murphy Joins US Olympic Team

🏆 North Carolina Courage Rebuild and Grow Amidst Challenges and New Leadership

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

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NCDMV to Implement New Card Processing Fees and Fee Increases on July 1

Effective July 1, the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) will introduce processing fees for transactions paid with credit or debit cards. In-person transactions will incur a fee of 1.22%, online transactions 1.85%, and kiosk transactions 2%.

Additionally, the NCDMV will implement a 19.18% increase in approximately 90 license and registration-related fees, based on the Consumer Price Index over the past four years.

Regular driver's licenses will increase by $1 per year, while fees for learner's permits, provisional licenses, duplicate licenses, and various vehicle registrations will also rise.

The annual fee for regular private passenger vehicle registrations will increase from $38.75 to $46.25. Read full story

Fireball Illuminates Night Sky Over North Carolina, Captivating Multiple States

A fireball dazzled the night sky over North Carolina on June 25, seen by witnesses across multiple states. NASA Meteor Watch confirmed the event, which occurred around 9:30 p.m. near the North Carolina-Virginia border.

The fireball was captured by cameras at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute and other locations. Observers described the meteor as a bright, crackling spectacle with colorful sparks and a quick flash.

According to NASA, the fireball first appeared 48 miles above Allen Grove, NC, traveled 40 miles at 32,000 miles per hour, and disintegrated 28 miles above Roanoke Rapids Lake. Read full story

Triangle Soccer Star Casey Murphy Joins US Olympic Team

Casey Murphy, a standout goalkeeper for the North Carolina Courage, has been named to the Olympic roster, signaling a major milestone in her career. Murphy, who has been with the Courage since 2021 and holds the club record for wins, will represent the United States at the Paris Olympics. 

Her selection is a testament to the rising prominence of soccer in the Triangle, a trend observed by Courage head coach Sean Nahas. Nahas points to the significant impact of major events like the Olympics on local interest and enthusiasm for the sport. 

This growth is further evidenced by the increased activity at Soccer Genome, a Raleigh-based training facility managed by Taylor Pilkington.

The facility's success reflects the deepening connection young players have with professional teams in the area. As the US Women's National Team gears up for their Olympic journey, the Triangle community shows strong support for Murphy and the sport's continued growth. Read full story.

North Carolina Courage Rebuild and Grow Amidst Challenges and New Leadership

The North Carolina Courage, once dominant as back-to-back NWSL Champions, have navigated significant challenges to experience renewed growth.

Under President Francie Gottsegen's leadership, the club has seen increased attendance and improved fan engagement.

Key initiatives include hosting fan festivals and creating vibrant game-day atmospheres, which have bolstered community support.

On the field, the Courage rank sixth in the NWSL standings and have strong ambitions, driven by players like Kaleigh Kurtz and newly minted Olympian Casey Murphy. Head coach Sean Nahas continues to lead the team through fierce competition, with the Courage set to face the Washington Spirit tonight. Read full story

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Upcoming Local Events

Looking ahead to events happening in Cary, NC for the rest of the week.
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information.

June 29th (Saturday)

• Run for Liberty presented by Del Bianco Prosthetics and Orthotics 7:15AM-11AM

• Top Gun Baseball 8AM-8PM

• USA Collegiate National Team Summer League Tour 5:30PM-8:30PM

• The Music of the Rolling Stones 8PM

• Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM

• Yoga 9AM-10AM

• Food Truck: Corner Boys BBQ 4PM-9PM

• Food Truck: DonutNV 4PM-9PM

• CaryLive!: Nicotine Dolls 7:30PM-9:30PM

June 30th (Sunday)

• Top Gun Baseball 8AM-6PM

• USA Baseball 14U National Team Champ 8AM-1:30PM

• Family Pride Ride 11AM-12PM

• PRIDE in the Park 12PM-4PM

• USA Collegiate National Team Summer League Tour 3PM-6PM

• USA vs. Chinese Taipei 6:35PM-9:59PM

July 1st(Monday)

• USA Baseball 14U National Team Champ 8AM-4PM

• Zoning Board of Adjustment 6:30PM-8:30PM

• USA vs. Chinese Taipei 6:35PM-9:59PM

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