Cary Spotlight | Issue #187

Cary Invests $7.3M in Housing, Walmart Employee Eyes Olympics, Wake County Resident Wins $5K, NC Courage Faces Seattle Reign

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☀️ Cary NC Weather

📅 Lots Of Events This Week

📰 Cary Commits $7.3 Million to Enhance Local Housing and Community Development

📰 Walmart Employee Races Towards Olympic Dreams at NC State

📰 Fortune Smiles on Wake County: Local Wins $5,000 in Lucky for Life Draw

🏆 North Carolina Courage Aims to Extend Home Unbeaten Streak Against Seattle Reign

⭐ Annual Spring Daze Arts Festival, It’s Happening Today!

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Cary Commits $7.3 Million to Enhance Local Housing and Community Development

The Cary Town Council has given the green light to the 2024-2025 Cary Housing & CDBG Annual Action Draft Plan, directing nearly $7.3 million to support and enhance affordable housing in Cary.

This funding will result in 226 new affordable housing units and the renovation of 29 existing units. The financial distribution further includes substantial investments in supporting broader housing stability and reinforcing the infrastructure of local non-profits dedicated to this cause.

This approval is part of Cary’s concerted effort, initiated with the 2021 Cary Housing Plan, to respond effectively to the diverse housing needs of its residents. The plan, aligning with federal and community objectives, now moves forward to HUD for final approval.

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Olympic Rings at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, Georgia

Walmart Employee Races Towards Olympic Dreams at NC State

Dylan Beard, a deli clerk at Walmart, is also a distinguished hurdler aspiring to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. After an impressive performance at the Millrose Games where he emerged as the third fastest hurdler globally, Beard secured a spot at the upcoming U.S. Olympic trials.

Despite the demanding training schedule at NC State in Raleigh, he continues to work at Walmart, funding his training as an unsponsored athlete and constantly showcasing an exemplary work ethic both as an athlete and an employee.

His recent surprise during an interview—a $20,000 check from Walmart—will help cover the expenses of his participation in the Olympic trials, providing a well-deserved boost to Beard’s athletic and professional pursuits.

Fortune Smiles on Wake County: Local Wins $5,000 in Lucky for Life Draw

The Lucky for Life lottery game, which is offered by the North Carolina Education Lottery, celebrates another winner from Apex, who secured a $5,000 prize.

The winning ticket was sold at the In & Out Market located at 321 S. Salem St. 

This game promises a top jackpot of $1,000 daily for life and a second-tier prize of $25,000 a year for life. This particular win falls into the game’s third highest-prize category, attained by matching four white balls and the gold Lucky Ball.

Despite the odds of winning the jackpot being 1 in 30.8 million, this recent prize adds to the excitement of local players. Read Full Story
 

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North Carolina Courage Aims to Extend Home Unbeaten Streak Against Seattle Reign

Tonight, the North Carolina Courage will host Seattle Reign FC in their sixth match of the 2024 NWSL season at WakeMed Soccer Park, where they will also celebrate the 2024 NCFC Youth Shield Award winners.

The match is expected to attract one of the club's largest audiences. The Courage, who are currently fourth in the league, hope to bounce back from a recent loss to Angel City FC, despite outperforming the opposition in various statistics but losing 2-1.

The team enjoys a significant home field advantage, having remained undefeated in regular-season home games since April 2023.

Seattle, adjusting to their first season without star player Megan Rapinoe, started with a win but has faced a tough run with four consecutive losses. Their challenge continues as they struggle with possession, despite ranking fairly well in the league for this metric.

Key players for Seattle include Bethany Balcer and Ji So-Yun, who have been pivotal despite the team’s slow start.

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Annual Spring Daze Arts Festival, It’s Happening Today!

The Spring Daze Arts + Crafts Festival, held annually at Bond Park in Cary, offers a vibrant showcase of North Carolina’s artistic talents with 170 local artists participating.

This year’s event on April 27 will also celebrate Earth Day with educational activities promoting sustainability. Attendees can enjoy live music, a variety of food options, and fun activities for kids, providing an enriching community experience at no cost. Get More Info and Plan Ahead

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Upcoming Local Events

Looking ahead to events happening in Cary, NC for the rest of the week.
Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information.

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Valentina Tereshkova - Link to Bio

Valentina Tereshkova is celebrated as the first woman to have flown in space. On June 16, 1963, she was launched aboard Vostok 6, making her the only woman to fly solo in space to this day.

Her mission broke new ground for female astronauts and left a lasting impact on the field of space exploration. Tereshkova's historic flight is commemorated in various forms and she remains a pivotal figure in space history.

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