Cary Spotlight | Issue #183

Wake County Students Excel in Design Contest, Hurricanes' Epic Win, Top National Magnet Awards, and Local Gardens Earn Yelp Praise!

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)

📰 Wake County Students Shine in First-Ever Design & Pitch Competition

🏆 Hurricanes Mount Thrilling Comeback to Take Game 2 Against Islanders

📰 Wake County Schools Top National Magnet Awards with Innovative Curricula

📰 Duke and NC State Gardens Shine on Yelp’s Top Botanical Spots

🚨The Cary Police Department Crime Data

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

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Question: Who is the first person at the South Pole?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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Wake County Students Shine in First-Ever Design & Pitch Competition

The inaugural Design & Pitch Competition at Wake County brought together over 50 students to present entrepreneurial solutions to practical problems.

Organized by professors from NC State, the event showcased projects that addressed environmental sustainability and community enhancement through innovative uses of mathematics.

Top honors were awarded to teams from Wake STEM Early College and Reedy Creek Middle School. This event is part of a larger NSF-funded initiative to merge academic learning with real-life applications, reflecting a growing trend in education. Read full story

Schools Out

Wake County Schools Top National Magnet Awards with Innovative Curricula

Wake County's Athens Drive Magnet High School and Conn Magnet Elementary School have been recognized nationally by Magnet Schools of America for their standout magnet programs.

Athens Drive High received the top national magnet school award for its focus on global health and medical sciences, providing pathways in medical sciences, emergency medicine, and animal sciences.

Conn Elementary, awarded as the top elementary and second overall, emphasizes entrepreneurial skills, encouraging students to adopt innovative and risk-taking mindsets.

These distinctions highlight the schools' achievements in enhancing academic standards, promoting diversity, and integrating real-world relevance into education.   Read Full Story

Hurricanes Mount Thrilling Comeback to Take Game 2 Against Islanders

The Carolina Hurricanes rallied impressively to take a 5-3 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round series.

The game was highlighted by a late surge where Sebastian Aho and Jordan Martinook scored within nine seconds of each other in the final minutes to snatch the lead.

Carolina's goalie, Frederik Andersen, was pulled for an extra attacker, leading to Aho's game-tying goal, followed quickly by Martinook's decisive score.

The Islanders, who had led by three goals thanks to efforts from Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, and Bo Horvat, saw their lead evaporate in the second period. Carolina's comeback was further sealed by an empty-net goal from Jake Guentzel.

Duke and NC State Gardens Shine on Yelp’s Top Botanical Spots

Yelp's Top 25 list for botanical gardens in North America now includes two distinguished gardens from North Carolina's Research Triangle. The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, located at Duke University in Durham, stands out with over 2,500 plant species across 55 acres, divided into various themed sections.

Raleigh's JC Raulston Arboretum, although smaller at 10 acres, features a diverse array of over 8,000 plant types in 14 garden areas. Both gardens are noted for their accessibility and unique contributions to botanical beauty, with Duke Gardens charging for parking but not admission, and the JC Raulston Arboretum being completely free. Read full story.

Credit: Cary NC Police Dept. (22 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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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇


Roald Amundsen, a Norwegian explorer born in 1872, became the first person to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911. Known for his meticulous planning and innovative use of equipment, Amundsen's success in reaching the Pole was a significant milestone during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration.

Before this landmark achievement, he had already made history by navigating the Northwest Passage, further proving his capabilities in polar exploration. Amundsen's adventures not only advanced geographical knowledge but also set new standards in expedition planning and survival in extreme conditions.