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Electric vehicle drivers using Cary's public charging network will now pay to charge their vehicles at Town-owned stations.

Beginning Aug. 1, Cary transitioned its public EV charging stations to a fee-based system as demand for electric vehicle infrastructure continues to grow. The town says the change will help maintain and expand the network, which serves more than 6,200 registered electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the community.

Charging costs $0.20 per kilowatt-hour for up to three hours. After that, drivers have a 15-minute grace period before a $10-per-hour idle fee takes effect, with a maximum charge of $100. Charging sessions can be started and paid for using a smartphone, similar to most public charging networks.

Cary currently operates charging stations at several locations, including the Academy Street, Cedar Street, and Walnut Street parking decks, Bond Park, Town Hall East, Neighborhood Park on Carpenter Fire Station Road, Cary Fire Station 9, and the Cary Public Works & Utilities campus.

Learn more: Cary EV Charging Stations

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From Cary Spotlight Issue #981

With NC drivers facing record-high Fourth of July gas prices — Raleigh-area pumps averaging around $3.51 a gallon — we asked Cary Spotlight readers whether the pinch at the pump was reshaping their holiday travel plans. AAA predicted more than 2.3 million North Carolinians would hit the road this holiday period regardless, and our results suggest a lot of Cary residents had already made up their minds about this Fourth of July long before gas prices became a headline.

🏠 I wasn't planning to travel anyway — 57.14%
🚙 No, I'm traveling as planned — ~19.6%
🏡 I'm staying close to home — ~17%
🧳 Yes, I'm taking a shorter trip — ~5%
💸 I'm skipping travel because of the cost — ~0%

The headline finding here isn't really about gas prices at all — it's that most respondents weren't holiday travelers to begin with. A majority said they simply weren't planning a trip this Fourth of July, gas prices or not. Among those who were on the move, the mix leaned toward staying local: a solid share said they're sticking close to home, while shorter trips and full itineraries split a smaller portion of the vote.

Notably, almost no one said cost alone was enough to cancel travel plans outright — suggesting that for Cary's road-trippers, high prices might mean adjustments, but not cancellations.

A couple of reader comments pushed back on the article's pricing claims, and it's worth addressing directly: GasBuddy data for the Cary area as of July 3 shows regular unleaded ranging from about $3.24 to $3.51 a gallon, with most stations clustered in the high-$3.40s to $3.51 range.

Costco in Apex — often cited by budget-conscious drivers — was pricing regular at $3.29. So while deals below $3.30 are out there for drivers willing to shop around or use a membership warehouse, the $3.51 figure cited in the original piece reflects the higher end of what many area stations were actually charging, not an outlier.

Editorial note: GasBuddy data (pulled July 3) supports a factual response here — Costco in Apex was indeed pricing lower ($3.29), validating the first commenter's point, while several Cary-area stations (BP, Circle K, Exxon) were at or above $3.51, supporting the article's original figure.

Cary's food scene keeps getting more diverse, and this week we asked readers to settle a delicious debate: which local spot serves up the best Asian cuisine in town? From sushi counters to Vietnamese kitchens to hidden gems just over the Apex line, the responses proved just how many great options Cary diners have to choose from.

Sushi Thai Cary ran away with the win, pulling in over a third of the vote and confirming its reputation as a go-to favorite. Taipei 101 and MC Restaurant rounded out a strong top tier, showing that Cary's Taiwanese and Vietnamese offerings have loyal followings of their own.

But the real story might be the write-in votes. A sizable chunk of readers skipped the provided options entirely, name-dropping neighborhood favorites that didn't make the original list — everything from Chinese comfort food to Japanese omakase spots just outside town limits. It's a good reminder that Cary's Asian food scene extends well beyond the usual suspects.

(Editorial note: no politically sensitive content in this batch — all comments included as submitted, minor typo cleanup only.)

Whatever your craving — sushi, pho, dumplings, or something you just discovered from a neighbor's comment — Cary's Asian food scene has you covered, and readers clearly have strong opinions on where to find the best of it.

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Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few great ways to enjoy the weekend:

• Saturday: Independence Day Fishing Tournament 7AM-11AM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Cary Presents: Independence Day Celebration 3:30PM
• Saturday: NC Courage vs Seattle Reign 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Sunday: Cary Tennis Classic All Day
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM

But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar