Cary Spotlight | Issue #185

RDU Medical Plane Incident & Recovery Efforts | Cary's Robotics Team to Dallas | Dual Celebration for Raleigh Couple

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 Medical Plane Crash at RDU Hospitalizes Two, Investigation Underway

📰 Cary’s Young Robotics Team Sets Sights on World Championship in Dallas

📕 From Wasteland to Wonder: A Guide to Rebuilding Earth from Your Backyard

🏆 Prom or Playoffs? Raleigh Couple Chooses Both, Goes Viral

🏆 Cary High School Sports: What’s Streaming This Week

😀 Quote of the Day

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Medical Plane Crash at RDU Hospitalizes Two, Investigation Underway

On Wednesday morning, a UNC medical plane experienced a crash landing at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU), resulting in injuries to Dr. Paul Chelminski and pilot Art Johnson. 

Following the crash, airport operations were briefly halted, affecting 70 flights and causing reroutes to nearby airports.

The damaged aircraft was eventually removed from the runway by Dean’s Wrecker Service. The NTSB is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and plans to release a preliminary report on their findings within the next month.

Both injured parties are receiving medical care, with Dr. Chelminski already discharged and Johnson in fair condition at Duke University Hospital.

The RoboRisers (From Left: Vihan Kommireddy, Aniket Gupta, Shreyas Taduri, Shrihan Putluri, Krish Senthil)  Credit: CBS17

Cary’s Young Robotics Team Sets Sights on World Championship in Dallas

The RoboRisers, a group of seventh graders from Cary, North Carolina, have advanced to the VEX Robotics World Championship, marking a significant achievement in the largest robotics contest worldwide.

Their journey to this point is a testament to their rapid development and dedication in the field of competitive robotics. After achieving third place in both the skills challenge and overall rankings at their state competition, they secured their spot to compete against over 2,400 teams from every U.S. state and more than 50 countries.

Under the guidance of Coach Sridhar Taduri, these students have refined their abilities in robot design and programming, while learning the importance of teamwork and resilience.

Their participation in the championship will not only put their skills to the test but also highlight their progress and spirit on an international platform. Read Full Story

From Wasteland to Wonder: A Guide to Rebuilding Earth from Your Backyard

"From Wasteland to Wonder" by Basil Camu introduces a constructive approach towards managing urban and suburban landscapes by aligning with natural ecosystems rather than working against them. The book explains how such practices not only help heal the Earth but are also economically and time-efficient. It's designed to be user-friendly, empowering individuals at all levels of expertise to participate in environmental restoration.

Camu offers the book for free online, promoting a culture of giving and supporting his non-profit, Project Pando. The content is organized into educational essays that explain beneficial natural processes and critique current damaging practices. It progresses to practical steps for ecological restoration and community involvement, advocating for a deeper connection and responsibility towards the environment.

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Prom or Playoffs? Raleigh Couple Chooses Both, Goes Viral

Corban Doyle and Abigail Schalla, a young couple from Raleigh, turned their prom night into a viral sensation by attending a Carolina Hurricanes playoff game dressed in their formal prom outfits.

The couple, who have been together for two and a half years, carried a playful sign to the game that humorously favored the playoffs over prom. Their appearance at the PNC Arena not only drew attention from other spectators but also earned them a spot on the jumbotron and a memorable puck from Hurricanes player Jack Drury.

Following the game, which the Hurricanes won 3-1 against the New York Islanders, the couple rushed to their prom where they found themselves the topic of viral social media posts.

Their story was capped off by a special post from the Hurricanes themselves, celebrating the couple’s unique prom night. Read Full Story

Cary High School Sports: What’s Streaming This Week

The NFHS Network, offers live and on-demand streaming of high school sports across 27 different sports. Learn more and stream events.

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  1. Cary High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  2. Panther Creek High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  3. Green Level High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  4. Green Hope High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  5. Cary Academy (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  6. Anthens Drive High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

  7. Middle Creek High School (Upcoming Streaming Events)

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Upcoming Local Events

Looking ahead to events happening in Cary, NC for the rest of the week.
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇

Ralph Bunche was a prominent American political scientist, diplomat, and the first African American to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Awarded in 1950, his Nobel recognized his mediation efforts during the Arab-Israeli conflict in Palestine.

His work significantly contributed to the signing of armistice agreements, an unprecedented achievement at that time. Bunche's legacy extends beyond his peace efforts; he was also a key figure in the civil rights movement and played a substantial role in the decolonization processes during the mid-20th century.