Raleigh Durham, NC, October 22, 2026 —

Russ Overton has been officially sworn in as Cary’s permanent town manager after serving in the interim role for nearly a year, according to the information provided.

The summary does not specify the date of the swearing-in, where it took place, or who administered the oath. It also does not provide details about the decision or process that led to Overton becoming the permanent manager. No statements from Overton or town officials were included.

Overton’s period as interim manager is described as lasting nearly a year. The information does not give an exact start date or clarify whether he held other positions with the town before taking on the interim role. It also does not describe any changes to his responsibilities or the terms of his appointment.

The available details identify Overton’s new status as permanent town manager but do not include information about his background, compensation, priorities, or plans for the role. No specific policy decisions or next steps were provided. Further context about the appointment, including its timing and any accompanying remarks, is not available in the summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Tom George on abc11.com, see more information here.

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