In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week!

💡 Cary, NC: A Top City for Work-Life Balance, Study Finds

💡 Cary Startup's New Epilepsy Safety Device

💡 Generative AI to Transform Multiple Sectors in 2024, Says SAS Forecast

💖 Who has the Best BBQ in the Cary Area?

🏆 Wake Tech Esports Teams Advance to National Tournament

🏆 No Bets in North Carolina for Super Bowl LVIII

💌 Viral Meme

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

Cary, NC: A Top City for Work-Life Balance, Study Finds

Cary, North Carolina, stands out in a national study as the 8th best city for work-life balance.

The study, which examined factors like remote work prevalence and income growth, attributes Cary's high ranking to its 41.4% remote workforce, greatly exceeding the national average.

The analysis, covering 170 cities, also considered health, wellness, and economic stability, with Cary demonstrating a strong performance in these areas. Read full report

Cary Startup's New Epilepsy Safety Device

A Triangle area medical student, Ashlyn Sanders, has created a novel device called PATI (Protector Against Tongue Injury) to help epilepsy patients during seizures.

Unveiled at Atrium Health System's "Discovery Day," PATI is now in its pilot phase. It's a single-use oral device that safely prevents oral injuries during seizures, aligning with the needs of approximately 50 million epilepsy sufferers worldwide.

Sanders, a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University, leads the Cary-based startup NeuroVice, which developed PATI. Read full story

Generative AI to Transform Multiple Sectors in 2024, Says SAS Forecast

SAS is a global leader in AI and analytics software based in Cary, NC. SAS experts foresee AI in 2024 as a critical component in various industries, enhancing business strategies and creating new job roles.

Generative AI will find applications in sectors like banking, healthcare, and manufacturing, optimizing processes and personalizing solutions. Marketing will focus on responsible AI use, while the financial sector will intensify its AI adoption to combat fraud.

Challenges include managing unsanctioned AI solutions within organizations and ensuring ethical AI deployment. AI will also play a significant role in public health, with academia collaborating with governments for better health interventions. Read full story

Who has the Best BBQ in the Cary Area?

Hey Cary! We want asked you to nominate the Best BBQ in the Cary area?

We were just having a discussion and it got a little heated so we thought we would ask you! Drop your favorite BBQ Place Nomination here.

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Wake Tech Esports Teams Advance to National Tournament

Wake Technical Community College's Esports teams, in League of Legends and Rocket League, have emerged victorious in the East Regional Divisions and are now contenders in the NJCAAE Premier Series national tournament.

With matches against Muskegon Community College and Guilford Tech scheduled for this weekend, the teams are poised for potential national titles. Wake Tech, a pioneer in integrating Esports into both athletics and academics, previously won the NJCAAE Overwatch national championship in May 2021. Read full story

No Bets in North Carolina for Super Bowl LVIII

North Carolina is gearing up to introduce sports betting, but it won't be ready in time for Super Bowl LVIII.

The Lottery Commission is beginning to accept license applications, with a detailed review process and regulatory requirements to follow. The commission's work, including rulemaking and operator vetting, points to a post-Super Bowl launch.

Sports betting is anticipated to be a significant financial contributor, with revenue projections from state taxes showing promising figures.
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Upcoming Local Events

December 2nd (Saturday)

• Cary Players Presents: "A Gift to Remember" 

• Gingerbread House Competition 

• Cary’s Annual Tree Lighting 6PM-6:15PM

• Drone Light Show 8:05PM-8:20PM

• Handel's "Messiah” 7:30PM

December 3nd (Sunday)

• Cary Players Presents: "A Gift to Remember" 

• Gingerbread House Competition 

• Jolly Elf Race 7AM-1PM

• Handel's "Messiah” 7:30PM