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In this Cary Spotlight Issue…
☀️ Cary NC Weather
🗓️ Lots Of Events This Week!
🎃 A Plea for Safety: NC Mother's Call to Action This Halloween
🏚️ Triangle's Housing Market & the Hidden Struggles of Homeless Families
👮 Retirement Community Resident's Death Ruled Homicide
🏈 Cary High School Football Scores for 2023 NCHSAA Week 11
🐺 NC State Delivers Upset with 24-17 Victory Over Clemson
💌 Viral Meme
🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses
A Plea for Safety: NC Mother's Call to Action This Halloween
A North Carolina mother, who lost her daughter in a tragic accident while trick-or-treating last year, urges the community to exercise caution this Halloween.
As the Halloween season approaches, Ayonna Suttles of North Carolina is advocating for heightened safety during the holiday. Her plea comes after the devastating loss of her daughter, Aliyah Thornhill, who was struck by a vehicle while trick-or-treating in Oak Ridge last year.
This incident echoed a similar tragedy from 2019 when 11-year-old Noah Chambers met a similar fate. With these events in mind, Suttles is urging parents, drivers, and children to be vigilant on the roads. To honor Aliyah's memory, Riverside High School plans to dedicate a bench on November 9, and Suttles aims to host a community Halloween celebration in her daughter's honor.
Triangle's Housing Market & the Hidden Struggles of Homeless Families
Cary, NC, a suburban and family-oriented town, is situated to the southeast of the historically rich and diverse city of Durham, NC. In the heart of Durham, juxtaposed against its burgeoning skyline, lies the emergency shelter, Families Moving Forward. This haven provides refuge for approximately 20 families daily, offering them a temporary escape from the harsh realities of homelessness.
Durham's Families Moving Forward shelter highlights the growing issue of homelessness, especially among families with young children. The Triangle's housing market and rising living costs contribute to the problem, with over 32,000 children under 5 estimated to be homeless statewide.
r. Mary Haskett of North Carolina State University identifies the Triangle's housing market as a significant factor, with the rising cost of living and stagnant wages further complicating matters. The shelter currently aids about 60 children under 5, who often miss crucial developmental stages.
Statewide, the number of homeless children in this age bracket is estimated to exceed 32,000. While schools are federally mandated to assist homeless children, tracking those outside the school system remains problematic. Dr. Haskett calls for accurate data collection and streamlined resources to address this issue effectively.
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Retirement Community Resident's Death Ruled Homicide
WakeMed Hospital in Cary recently treated Lillie Johnson Cooper, an 88-year-old from Windsor Point Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina, following a reported altercation at the facility. Despite our dedicated medical intervention, Ms. Cooper's injuries proved fatal.
Posthumous investigations by the North Carolina Office of the Chief Medical Examiner determined her death to be a homicide, with the assault being the direct cause. The subsequent legal proceedings have led to the charging of Cynthia Williams Sellars, a former employee of the retirement community, with murder. Her initial court appearance highlighted the severity of the charges, with potential sentences including life without parole or even the death penalty.
Cary High School Football Scores for 2023 NCHSAA Week 11
Here are Cary, North Carolina high school football scores from Week 11 of the 2023 NCHSAA season:
Apex Middle Creek 57, Cary 8
Cary Christian 76, Raleigh St. David's 28
Holly Springs 42, Cary Panther Creek 13
Friendship 16, Green Level 15
Apex 39, Morrisville Green Hope 12
NC State Delivers Upset with 24-17 Victory Over Clemson
In an unexpected turn of events, North Carolina State defeated Clemson 24-17 in Raleigh. The Wolfpack's KC Concepcion caught two touchdown passes, and Payton Wilson returned an interception for another touchdown. MJ Morris, the Wolfpack's quarterback, threw both touchdown passes, amassing 138 yards.
The third quarter was particularly favorable for NC State, with Concepcion adding a 72-yard touchdown. Clemson tried to rally with two touchdowns from Phil Mafah and a field goal by Jonathan Weitz but fell short. The game also saw Clemson's Will Shipley leave due to an injury.
Upcoming Local Events
Here are the events happening in Cary, NC between Oct 30, 2023, and Nov 5, 2023, listed by date:
ROOFTOP AVA VINO
Date: Until Oct 30
Location: Ava Rooftop Bar, 301 Fenton Gtwy Dr, Cary, NC
Description: Every Wednesday: AVA VINO (9oz pour for 6oz price).
Live Irish Music RETURNS to Doherty's in Cary on Wednesdays!
Date: Wed, Nov 1, 6 – 8 PM
Location: Doherty's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1979 High House Rd, Cary, NC
Jesus Trejo
Date: Fri, Nov 3, 7 – 11 PM
Location: Raleigh Improv, 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary, NC
Description: Jesus Trejo 21 Event.
Shelby Merchant
Date: Sat, Nov 4, 6:30 PM
Location: Chef's Palette, 3460 Ten-Ten Rd Suite #118, Cary, NC
Description: Shelby Merchant performing live at Chef's Palette Restaurant and Bar.
Flora and Son
Date: Sun, Nov 5, 5 PM
Location: The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary, NC
Description: A 2023 independent drama and music film directed by John Carney.