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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🧭 Discover Cary: Herons at The Umstead
• 📰 News: Privacy Concerns Put Apex Police Technology Under Scrutiny
• 📰 News: Meet Cary's First Responders at Public Safety Day
• 😉 Meme of the Day – Start Your Day with a Smile
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Question: What term describes beer served from a cask without added carbon dioxide?
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Herons at The Umstead
Herons at The Umstead is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight's readers for our Discover Cary project. If you've had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Herons is a Forbes Five-Star, Michelin-recommended restaurant inside The Umstead Hotel and Spa, serving refined Southern-inspired dishes made with produce from its own One Oak Farm.
Check out their menu on their website: Herons
Address: 100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513 | Get Directions
Herons
Privacy Concerns Put Apex Police Technology Under Scrutiny
Apex officials are reviewing a proposed renewal of the town's contract with Axon after residents raised concerns about law enforcement technology, data collection and privacy.
The proposal would renew services for Axon's Air DroneSense software and Interview Room system. Town officials say the technology supports public safety, evidence management and police investigations.
The drone system gives police an aerial view that can be used during community events, investigations and searches for missing people. The interview room system records interviews with witnesses and suspects.
The broader discussion comes amid growing concerns about police surveillance technology, including automatic license plate readers. Those systems can record license plate numbers along with the time, date and location where vehicles are detected.
Critics have questioned how information collected by these systems is stored, shared and used. George Hogan, founder of DeFlock, has also challenged claims that license plate reader networks reduce overall crime.
Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert has defended the town's use of public safety technology, saying the systems provide tools that can help police solve crimes and respond to emergencies.
Following significant community feedback, the contract discussion has been sent to the Apex Public Safety Committee for additional review.
The committee is scheduled to meet Sept. 24 at 8:30 a.m.
How do you feel about police using cameras, drones and license plate readers for public safety?
Meet Cary's First Responders
at Public Safety Day
Cary residents will have a chance to meet local first responders and get an up-close look at the equipment they use during Public Safety Day on Saturday, Sept. 5.
The free community event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. along South Academy Street between Dry Avenue and Park Street in downtown Cary.
Cary Police and Fire will be joined by EMS, WakeMed and other regional organizations. Families can explore public safety vehicles and equipment, learn more about emergency services and enjoy interactive activities and food trucks.
Residents can also bring unwanted, unused or expired prescription pills and patches to a disposal booth at the event. Liquids, needles and sharps will not be accepted.
Parking is available at the Cary Town Hall campus and throughout Downtown Cary. For a current map of available parking here: https://www.carync.gov/services-publications/parking
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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:
• Friday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Friday: Blues Traveler/Gin Blossoms with Spin Doctors 6PM
• Friday: One Tribe Drum Circle and Fire Show 7PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Discover Dance: Swing Session 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Friday: Comedy Show: Kiki Wynns + Jim Payne + E-Man 8PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: WCPSS Football 4PM & 7:30PM
• Sunday: Beyond the Booths: 50 Years of Lazy Daze All Day
• Monday: PPA Pickleball Tour: North Carolina Open All Day
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM
But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar
The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Real ale
Real ale (also known as cask ale) is the term for beer served from a cask without added carbon dioxide. Because it is unpressurized, it must be pulled up from the cellar using a mechanical hand pump (a beer engine) or poured directly via gravity through a tap.
The specific term "real ale" was originally codified in the 1970s by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) to advocate for this traditional method against mass-produced, artificially carbonated keg beers.
For more information, Real ale