Cary Spotlight | Issue #327

Circus Magic in Cary, Garner High Incident Update, and Empowering Women at Fall Sale

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

😀 Quote of the Day

📰 Garner Magnet High School Responds to Reported Threat, Student Detained

📰 A Day of Circus Magic: Dreamland Festival Returns to Cary

📰 Dress for Success Triangle Hosts Fall Boutique Sale to Empower Women

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

❤️ Thank You for the Flowers! Paula Sears

😋🍴 Savor Cary: Serendipity

☀️ Cary NC Weather

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

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Garner Magnet High School Responds to Reported Threat, Student Detained

Garner Magnet High School was placed under a code red lockdown on Friday after reports surfaced that a student might have brought a handgun onto campus.

The incident prompted an immediate response from law enforcement, and the student in question fled but was quickly detained by police. The lockdown was lifted at 12:45 p.m., with school officials confirming that all students were safe.

After an initial investigation, authorities reported that no weapon had been found, leaving uncertainty about whether a handgun was ever present on the campus. The situation is still under investigation as police work to ensure the school's safety.  Read Full Story

Credit: Carolina Circus Festival

A Day of Circus Magic: Dreamland Festival Returns to Cary

The Dreamland Carolina Circus Festival is set to take over Downtown Cary Park on September 14, 2024, from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., offering a full day of free circus entertainment.

Attendees will witness a range of performances, from ground and aerial acrobatics to LED and fire shows. The festival also invites the community to engage with interactive workshops, including hula hooping, juggling, and acting.

Complementing the entertainment, an arts market featuring local artisans and a variety of food trucks will be available. The event includes a silent auction to raise funds for mental health and suicide prevention initiatives in North Carolina.

The festival is open to all ages, with inclusivity services available upon request. Read Full Story

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Dress for Success Triangle Hosts Fall Boutique Sale to Empower Women

Dress for Success Triangle is hosting its Fall Boutique Sale at its Raleigh location on September 13 and 14. The sale features a wide range of clothing, shoes, and accessories at affordable prices, many with tags still attached.

Proceeds from the event support the organization's mission to empower women seeking employment by providing professional attire, resume-building assistance, job acquisition classes, and a library of on-demand webinars.

The boutique sales contribute 10 to 15 percent of the organization's annual budget, making them a vital part of funding programs that have helped nearly 25,000 women in the Triangle area.

The event offers a unique opportunity for shoppers to find great deals while supporting a cause that fosters economic independence for women. Read Full Story

Just curious…

Editor’s note: We covered the definition of the WWII generation in Issue #180 “Clarifying Confusion: Cary Spotlight Addresses Generational Date Debates”

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✅ 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 #326: Link to Lenovo Story: We corrected our link to the full story of the branding deal with Lenovo. Read Full Story

  2. Issue #326: Cary High Story: We corrected our reader poll, because there was a typo in the name, Athens Drive High School.

Thank You for the Flowers!
Paula Sears

Credit: Serendipity Gourmet Deli

Savor Cary:
Serendipity Gourmet Deli

Serendipity Gourmet Deli is one of the restaurants that was nominated by the Cary Spotlight’s Readers for our Savor Cary Giveaway. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below. We will share the results of this reader poll in an upcoming issue.

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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 14th (Saturday)

September 15th (Sunday)

September 16th (Monday)

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

Crocodiles are unable to stick their tongues out because their tongues are held in place by a membrane that restricts movement. This membrane anchors the tongue to the bottom of their mouth, preventing it from moving freely.

This adaptation is beneficial for their aquatic lifestyle, as it helps prevent water from entering their lungs when they open their mouths underwater. This feature distinguishes them from their close relatives, alligators, whose tongues have more mobility.

For more information about crocodiles and their unique anatomy, you can visit the National Geographic page on crocodiles.