Cary Spotlight | Issue #176

Middle Schooler Prevents Kidnapping, Courage's 100th Win, From NC Fields to Truman Scholarship

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

😀 Quote of the Day

📅 Lots Of Events This Week (The Week at a Glance)

📰 Middle Schooler's 911 Text Foils Kidnapping, Suspect Held on $1.5 Million Bond

🏆 Courage's Strong Season Start Highlighted by Historic 100th League Win

📰 From North Carolina Fields to Truman Scholar: Yadira Paz-Martinez's Journey

📰 Opioid Epidemic Response: Wake County Allocates $7.5 Million

🚨The Cary Police Department Crime Data

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

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Middle Schooler's 911 Text Foils Kidnapping, Suspect Held on $1.5 Million Bond

In a distressing incident in Durham, NC, a middle schooler was kidnapped by an individual she met via the social media platform Discord.

During the ordeal, she texted 911, which allowed her to be traced and rescued by law enforcement. The suspect, Preston Baker, has been charged with kidnapping and statutory rape.

The case has raised concerns about the safety risks of minors' online interactions and emphasizes the importance of monitoring children's digital activity. Read full story

North Carolina Courage take on the Portland Thorns (Credit: Fran Stuchbury)

Courage's Strong Season Start Highlighted by Historic 100th League Win

The North Carolina Courage achieved a significant milestone with a 2-0 victory over the Portland Thorns, marking their 100th win in the NWSL.

The match saw the Courage dominate possession and effectively shut down Portland's offense. Early goals from Tyler Lussi and Haley Hopkins, with assists from Ashley Sanchez and Lussi respectively, solidified the win.

This victory underscores a strong season start for the Courage, mirroring their top performance from the 2018 season.   Read Full Story

From North Carolina Fields to Truman Scholar: Yadira Paz-Martinez's Journey

Yadira Paz-Martinez, a Duke University junior from Clinton, NC, was awarded the prestigious Truman Scholarship for her exemplary academic work and leadership in public policy and immigration advocacy.

As a Benjamin N. Duke Scholar studying public policy, history, and human rights, she leads campus groups advocating for equitable resources and immigration policy reform. Her research has identified critical gaps in farmworker visa regulations.

Paz-Martinez plans to further her advocacy through a legal career and a Ph.D., aiming to address labor rights for farmworkers. Read Full Story

Opioid Epidemic Response: Wake County Allocates $7.5 Million

The Wake County Board of Commissions approved a $7.5 million funding initiative to address the opioid overdose crisis that resulted in 219 deaths in the county in 2022.

This funding is part of a projected $65 million that Wake County will receive over 18 years from a national settlement targeting the opioid epidemic.

The allocated funds will support expanded addiction treatment in jails, distribution of Naloxone, and various recovery and intervention programs aimed at reducing the impact of opioid misuse in the community.

Credit: Cary NC Police Dept. (15 Apr 2024)

The Cary Police Department Crime Data

The Cary Police Department emphasizes accuracy in its crime data reporting, despite challenges inherent in the process. Daily updates and adherence to privacy laws are central to their approach, though the dynamic nature of crime data means information can change over time.

The crime data presented by the Cary Police Department spans the last decade, plus the current year, reflecting a commitment to transparency over an extended period. View Cary NC Police Incidents

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Purple Up Day is observed every year on April 15. The holiday was selected during the Month of the Military Child. It is an opportunity to honor military children from all branches of the military.

Military children across the country play a significant role in their schools, youth organizations, and communities. The University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension Military Youth and Family Program established Purple Up Day as a way to support them.

It lets them know that they are recognized and appreciated in society. They make many sacrifices to make sure the country is safe. So deck yourself out in purple to recognize them