Cary Spotlight | Issue #096

Help Locate Missing Cary Teen | Sea Turtle Rescue Mission in N.C. | Cary's Stand Against Human Trafficking

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

⚠️ Community Alert: 16-Year-Old Girl Missing in Cary, Police Request Help

📰 Over 200 Sea Turtles Treated in N.C. Following Unseasonable Cold

📰 Crackdown on Human Trafficking in Cary: Massage Parlor Case

🏆 From Australia to NC State: Lizzy Williamson's Dual Pursuit of Hoops and Education

🏆 U.S. Star Defender Emily Fox Joins Arsenal in Strategic Career Leap

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Question: What is a popular winter activity in Cary?

A) Ice skating B) Snowboarding C) Skiing

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.

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Community Alert: 16-Year-Old Girl Missing in Cary, Police Request Help

The Cary Police Department has issued a public appeal for help in finding 16-year-old Alicia Anderson, a Hispanic female who was last seen on Friday in Cary.

Alicia is 5 feet 3 inches tall and was wearing a black hoodie, red and black plaid pajama pants, and carrying a pink backpack, along with her characteristic rosary. The police are urging the public to assist in ensuring her safe return.

Anyone with information on Anderson's location is asked to contact the Cary Police Department at (919) 469-4012 or Cary Crimestoppers at (919) 460-4636.

Credit: N.C. Aquariums

Over 200 Sea Turtles Treated in N.C. Following Unseasonable Cold

In response to the recent cold snap on the East Coast, over 200 sea turtles, primarily juvenile green, loggerhead, and Kemp's ridley, have been rescued and are undergoing treatment at North Carolina Aquariums.

These turtles were rendered immobile due to a hypothermic state caused by the sudden temperature drop. The N.C. Aquarium at Roanoke Island and the Pine Knoll Shores aquarium are at the forefront of these efforts, providing extensive care, including nutritional support and medical treatment.

The rehabilitation process, involving several organizations and specialists, has successfully led to the release of 63 turtles so far. The initiative is a coordinated effort by various federal, state, and private entities dedicated to wildlife conservation. Read full story

Crackdown on Human Trafficking in Cary: Woman Charged in Massage Parlor Case

A New York woman, Hong Yu Li, has been charged with human trafficking and promoting prostitution at Moon Aroma Therapy in Cary.

Arrest warrants accuse Li of compelling massage therapists to perform sexual acts for additional payments, with profits collected nightly. Li's relationship to the business is not definitively established in state records.

This case coincides with an intensified effort to combat human trafficking in the Raleigh-Cary area, spearheaded by a new task force launched in 2023. Read full story

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From Australia to NC State: Lizzy Williamson's Dual Pursuit of Hoops and Education

Lizzy Williamson, an Australian native and center for the NC State Women’s Basketball team, is not only making strides on the court but also in the classroom.

After spending three years at Southern Utah University, Williamson transferred to NC State, where she continues to excel in basketball. Simultaneously, she is working towards her master's degree in special education, a passion she discovered during her undergraduate years. Williamson's long-term goal is to combine her basketball career with a role in special education, potentially in Europe or Australia.  Read full story

U.S. Star Defender Emily Fox Joins Arsenal in Strategic Career Leap

Emily Fox, a standout defender for the U.S. women's national team, has made a career-defining move by joining Arsenal from the NWSL. This decision, inspired by witnessing a high-stakes Arsenal match, aligns with her goal to become the best full-back in the world.

Fox's transfer comes at a time when the U.S. team is reevaluating its development system after a disappointing World Cup performance, and her move reflects a growing trend of American players seeking diverse experiences in European leagues.

Beyond soccer, Fox is excited about the cultural and lifestyle opportunities that living in Europe offers. Read full story

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Cary Players Present

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike

Winner of the 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia share a home in Bucks County, PA, where they bicker and complain about the circumstances of their lives. Suddenly, their movie-star sister, Masha, swoops in with her new boy toy, Spike.

Old resentments flare up, eventually leading to threats to sell the house. Also on the scene are sassy maid Cassandra, who can predict the future, and a lovely young aspiring actress named Nina, whose prettiness somewhat worries the imperious Masha.

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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A) Ice skating