Cary Spotlight | Issue #151

NC Utilities Cyber Threat Alert, Cary's Creek Week & Habitat ReStores' Innovation

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 North Carolina Utilities on High Alert Amid Foreign Cybersecurity Threats

📰 Cary's Creek Week Calls Community to Action for Water Quality

📰 Cultivate Your Skills: Register Now for Upcoming Community Classes

✅Corrections: What We Got Wrong and How We Fixed It.

💡 Habitat ReStores' New Cabinets Blend Style, Savings, and Social Impact

🏆 March Madness Begins: Women's NCAA Tournament Teams to Watch

😀 Viral Meme

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

Question: Who is the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?

A) Sandra Bullock B) Sandra O’Connor C) Sinead O’Connor

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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North Carolina Utilities on High Alert Amid Foreign Cybersecurity Threats

Utility companies in North Carolina are on heightened alert following warnings from national authorities about potential cyberattacks by foreign hackers on U.S. water system networks.

The White House's Director of National Cyber highlighted the serious nature of these threats, which have been attributed to entities associated with Iran and China.

Local utilities are taking the warnings seriously, with measures in place to monitor and mitigate potential cybersecurity risks.

The situation underscores the need for a strategic shift in cybersecurity responsibilities and increased investment in the field to protect critical infrastructure. Read full story

Cary's Creek Week Calls Community to Action for Water Quality

Credit: Cary It Green

Cary's Creek Week serves as a rallying point for community awareness and action around water quality issues.

Situated in the Neuse and Cape Fear River basins, the town stresses the importance of individual contributions to water purity through educational outreach and active involvement.

As part of the Clean Water Education Partnership, Cary provides resources and encourages practices that address stormwater management and pollution prevention.

Residents are urged to report pollution, volunteer for environmental initiatives, and follow best practices for waste disposal to safeguard local waterways.

Cultivate Your Skills: Register Now for Upcoming Community Classes

Town of Cary: A range of programs and classes covering arts, mindfulness, music, dance, and writing has been announced for various age groups. With limited spots available, interested participants are encouraged to register promptly. Classes fill up fast.

🌼 Paper Flower Wreath | March 23 | Age 11-14

☯️ T'ai-Chi: Mindfulness in Motion | Starts March 27 | Age 16+

⚖️ Qigong: Finding Balance in Daily Life | Starts March 27 | Age 16+

🎹 Youth Piano | Starts March 28 | Age 7-10

💃 Modern and Lyrical Dance | Starts April 1 | Age 8-12

🎭 Tots Take a Bow | Starts April 1 | Age 4-5

🎬 Writing for the Screen | Starts April 2 | Age 16+

📜 Writing for the Stage | Starts April 3 | Age 12-18

📚 Storytelling Series | April 14 | Age K5-10

🦁 Lions and Lambs | April 14 | Age 2 ½ - 5

✅ Corrections: What We Got Wrong
and How We Fixed It.

Most publications (some people might think of newspapers) will hide their corrections in small print on the back page. We’re not a newspaper, when we get something wrong, we promptly make an edit to the online edition. Thank you for your feedback. Simply Click the link to view the correction.

  1. Issue #150: Hook Question: The opening trivia question did not match the answer. It was promptly fixed in yesterday’s online edition.
     

  2. Issue #150: Favorite High School: A subscriber pointed out that some Cary residents attend Athens Drive (Raleigh), so we updated the High School Poll and online streaming options for Athens Drive’s sporting events.

  3. Issue #150: Real Talk Topic: Some readers took issue with how we handled the topic of the tennis court reservation policy. We hear you. There’s no easy fix for this one. We will strive to be more responsible with the power of our platform and the type of content that we choose to amplify.

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Habitat ReStores' New Cabinets Blend Style, Savings, and Social Impact

Home remodeling? Transform your home while building a better community

The Habitat Wake ReStores have introduced new, affordable cabinet options for homeowners looking to remodel. Available in Cary and Wake Forest, these cabinets are competitively priced and made from solid wood.

The ReStores' new showrooms display various styles, colors, and finishes, complemented by a comprehensive design service.

Customers benefit from quick turnaround times, in-home consultations, and the expertise of professional cabinet makers. Importantly, sales proceeds contribute to Habitat for Humanity's mission to build affordable homes in the local community, while also promoting environmental responsibility by reducing landfill waste. Learn more about this service

Habitat Wake ReStore - Cary

Address: 181 High House Road, Cary, NC
(919) 380-7512
wakerestore.org/cary

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March Madness Begins: Women's NCAA Tournament Teams to Watch

The unveiling of the Women's NCAA Tournament bracket has set the stage for an electrifying competition.

South Carolina secures the top overall seed, joined by the University of Iowa, USC, and the University of Texas as number one seeds in different conferences.

The second seeds feature strong teams from the ACC, Big Ten, and PAC-12, with Stanford and UCLA as notable entrants.

The tournament also highlights formidable contenders in the number three and four seed positions, promising a blend of high-stakes games and dramatic moments.

Fans and teams alike are gearing up for a tournament filled with skill, determination, and the dream of becoming national champions.

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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
B) Sandra O’Connor (1930-Present)

In 1981, Sandra Day O'Connor became the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court. O'Connor was nominated by President Ronald Reagan, and the senate vote to appoint her was unanimous. She was a key swing vote in upholding big cases, like Roe v. Wade.