Cary Spotlight | Issue #325

School Bus Gun Incident, Freezer Death at Food Lion, Measles Case in NC

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

😀 Quote of the Day

📰 Wake County Student Faces Charges After Gun Found on School Bus

📰 Food Lion Worker Found Dead in Store Freezer

📰 Measles Case in NC Highlights Urgent Need for Childhood Vaccinations

✅Corrections: What We Got Wrong and How We Fixed It.

🚀 Key Takeaways from “Attitude Is Everything"

❤️ Thank You for the Flowers! Bernadette Vinci

😋🍴 Savor Cary: Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

☀️ Cary NC Weather

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

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

Question: What is the only animal to naturally have an odd number of whiskers?

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Wake County Student Faces Charges After Gun Found on School Bus

A Wake County high school student has been charged after bringing a gun onto a school bus, raising concerns about gun safety and the presence of firearms in school environments.

The Raleigh Police Department initiated an investigation after the firearm was discovered on the bus, and juvenile petitions will be filed against the student in connection with the incident.

Authorities are using this event to remind residents to remove firearms from unattended vehicles and securely store them in their homes to prevent access by unauthorized individuals, particularly minors.

The police are taking measures to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future. Read Full Story

Food Lion Worker Found Dead in Store Freezer

A Food Lion worker was found dead inside the store’s freezer on Capital Boulevard in Raleigh.

Police were called to the scene after employees discovered the man’s body. Investigations by local authorities, including the Raleigh Police Department and OSHA, revealed that the man suffered a medical emergency on Monday night before his death.

Officials ruled out foul play following a thorough investigation. While workplace safety is being reviewed, the incident has been confirmed as a result of a medical event, leaving the store and its employees grieving the unexpected loss of their coworker. Read Full Story

Measles Case in NC Highlights Urgent Need for Childhood Vaccinations

North Carolina’s first reported measles case of 2024 involves a child from Mecklenburg County who contracted the virus while traveling internationally.

The incident has raised alarm over the risks posed to unvaccinated children, particularly as vaccination rates in Wake and Durham counties fall below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.

Experts note that the measles vaccine, first developed in the 1960s, is highly effective with two doses, but hesitancy and pandemic-related disruptions have led to a drop in immunization levels.

Health officials warn that measles can spread rapidly, with severe consequences for both children and vulnerable populations, and are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on all required vaccinations.

Getting mumps as an adult can be very painful and can lead to sterility.

✅ Corrections: What We Got Wrong
and How We Fixed It.

Most publications (some people might think of newspapers) will hide their corrections in small print on the back page. We’re not a newspaper, when we get something wrong, we promptly make an edit to the online edition. Thank you for your feedback. Simply Click the link to view the correction.

  1. Issue #324: Two Trivia Questions: We published two trivia questions, but only gave the answer to the first question. We promptly fixed this error in online edition by removing the second question.

  2. Issue #324: NC Courage Event: We corrected our Event Calendar. NC Courage’s next home game is on Friday, not Thursday.

Thank You for the Flowers!
Bernadette Vinci

Credit: Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen (Cary)

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Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

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8 Key Takeaways from “Attitude Is Everything"

Jeff Keller's book "Attitude Is Everything" offers eight transformative insights:

  1. Attitude is a personal choice that shapes every aspect of life.

  2. A positive outlook can elevate one's potential for success.

  3. Like a magnet, an individual's attitude draws similar energies, whether positive or negative.

  4. The words one uses can significantly influence their life's trajectory.

  5. Persistent thoughts have the power to manifest into one's reality.

  6. While life's events aren't always controllable, one's mindset is.

  7. It's possible to adopt a positive attitude at any stage in life.

  8. Success is closely linked to maintaining a positive attitude.

The essence of the book is the empowering concept that success and fulfillment stem from one's deliberate choice of a positive attitude.

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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.

September 12th (Thursday)

September 13th (Friday)

September 14th (Saturday)

September 15th (Sunday)

September 16th (Monday)

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇

Interestingly, no animal naturally has an odd number of whiskers. All animals with whiskers, which are highly sensitive tactile hairs known as vibrissae, have them in even numbers. Whiskers are typically symmetrically placed on each side of the face or body, providing balance and spatial awareness.

These specialized hairs help animals navigate their environment, detect nearby objects, and sense vibrations, making even placement essential for effective functionality.

For more information on animal whiskers and their functions, you can visit the National Geographic website, which provides insights into animal biology and behavior.