Cary Spotlight | Issue #131

Friday's Cary Crash Disruption, Wake's Odor Offensive, Triangle's Hospital Honors & NC State's ACC Dark Horse Status

In this Cary Spotlight Issueโ€ฆ

๐Ÿ’ญSpotlight Hook Trivia

โ˜€๏ธ Cary NC Weather

๐Ÿ“… Lots Of Events This Week

๐Ÿ“ฐ Friday Morning Commute Disrupted by Serious Crash in Cary, Involving Juvenile

๐Ÿ“ฐ Wake County Tackles Landfill Odor Issues with Multimillion-Dollar Investments

๐Ÿ“ฐ Triangle Hospitals Shine in Newsweek's Annual Best Hospitals List

๐Ÿ† Vegas Eyes NC State as Dark Horse in Tight 2024 ACC Championship Race

๐Ÿ† Swimmer Gets Disqualified For Celebrating

๐Ÿ’ก Book Recon: 50 Books To Master 10 Skills (Readers Poll)

๐Ÿ˜€ Viral Meme

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Support Cary Local Businesses

Question: Who is the professional tennis player with 23 Grand Slam singles titles to her name?

A) Sally Field B) Serena Williams C) Sally Ride

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

๐Ÿ“š TWO FREE AUDIOBOOKS! ๐Ÿ“š
To get two free audiobooks from Audible, just follow this link: Learn more

Partner with us to reach our local audience.

Advertising Opportunities: Start Here

Friday Morning Commute Disrupted by Serious Crash in Cary, Involving Juvenile

Credit: David Lindsay

The quiet of a Friday morning in Cary was shattered by a head-on collision at the intersection of NC Highway 55 and High House Road, involving a truck, a minivan, and a sedan.

The accident, which took place near a local shopping complex, led to three individuals being hospitalized for observation.

Initial police investigations suggest that a medical emergency suffered by the truck's driver may have triggered the crash. While the incident is still under further investigation, no charges have been filed in connection with the collision.

Wake County Tackles Landfill Odor Issues with Multimillion-Dollar Investments

The South Wake Landfill in Wake County has been a source of increasing odor complaints as residential areas have grown closer to the facility.

In response, the county has implemented various measures to address these concerns, including minimizing the exposed trash area daily, using odor-neutralizing technology, extracting landfill gas, and installing a $3.7 million plastic cover over inactive sections of the landfill.

These efforts have led to a dramatic reduction in complaints, highlighting the county's commitment to managing the environmental impact of waste disposal and improving the quality of life for its residents. Read Full Story

Triangle Hospitals Shine in Newsweek's Annual Best Hospitals List

In Newsweek's latest hospital rankings, Duke University Hospital emerged as a leading medical center in the United States and globally, securing significant positions on both the national and international lists.

The rankings, which are a collaborative effort with Statista, also spotlighted several hospitals from the Triangle area, including UNC Rex Hospital and UNC Medical Center, among the top 100 in the U.S.

The evaluation criteria for these rankings included recommendations from medical professionals, patient satisfaction, and various quality metrics, underscoring North Carolina's prominence in healthcare excellence. 
Read full story

Please Support Our Local Cary NC Community Businesses
๐Ÿ‘‰Click Their Images To Visit Their Websites๐Ÿ‘ˆ

Hereโ€™s where you can helpโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ‘‰Click These Images To Nominate A Business๐Ÿ‘ˆ

Want More Customers in Cary?
Increase Your Local Visibility!

Would you like us to spotlight your local business in front of thousands of Cary area residents in an upcoming issue of Cary Spotlight? Click the link below.

Vegas Eyes NC State as Dark Horse in Tight 2024 ACC Championship Race

The anticipation for the 2024 ACC football championship is growing, with the recent odds from FanDuel revealing a competitive field. Clemson and Florida State are at the forefront, sharing the best odds and highlighting their dominance in the conference.

Miami and Louisville are not far behind, indicating a strong contention for the championship. NC State emerges as the fifth-ranked team, presenting them as a formidable competitor with the potential to surprise the league.

The odds further illustrate the depth of competition within the ACC, from the promising yet challenging positions of SMU and Virginia Tech to the underdog statuses of teams like Duke and Stanford. Read full story

Swimmer Gets Disqualified For Celebrating

North Carolina State Senior Owen Lloyd posted the fastest time in the men's 1650 yard Freestyle, earning him the ACC Title, an automatic entry to the National Championships, and a new best time. Moments later, an announcement was made that Lloyd had been disqualified for "interference with another swimmer."

The rule(s) at play from the NCAA rulebook:

- Rule 2, Section 5, Article 1a: "Any competitor who interferes with another swimmer during a race shall be disqualified from that race, subject to the discretion of the referee..."

- Rule 2, Section 5, Article 1b: "A swimmer who changes lanes during a heat shall be disqualified

Watch video for full story.

50 Books To Master 10 Skills

For March we will review 5 books which cover one skill (see image below). Let us know which skill you want us to cover first.

50 Books To Master 10 Skills (Skill 1)

Click to cast your vote for this month's Skill

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

Spell-Check On The Street: Misspelled Sign Highlights Need For Attention To Detail

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ‘‡
B) Serena Williams

Serena Williams stands as a towering figure in the world of tennis, boasting an impressive collection of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, a record that she extended even while expecting her first child. Her achievements on the court are unparalleled among her contemporaries, further embellished by her four Olympic gold medals.