In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

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📰 Wake County ABC Store Reopens Days After Crash

📰 Cary’s Green Hope Elementary Earns Top 10 Spot in State Rankings

📰 Flooding at Duke University Hospital Disrupts Emergency Operations

🧭 Discover Cary (Non-Profit): Esteamed Coffee

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🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

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

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Wake County ABC Store Reopens Days After Crash

a Wake County ABC store resumed operations Thursday after a car crash temporarily closed its doors. The incident, which occurred last Wednesday, December 18, left Store 22 on East Williams Street in Apex facing significant damage.

Repairs and cleanup efforts began immediately after the crash, with the store's team working diligently to restore the space and prepare it to serve customers once again. By Thursday evening, the location welcomed back the community, marking the end of a brief but challenging downtime.

The reopening underscores the dedication of the Wake County ABC team to minimize disruption for local residents during the busy holiday season. Read Full Report

Cary’s Green Hope Elementary Earns Top 10 Spot in State Rankings

U.S. News & World Report recently unveiled its rankings of North Carolina’s 2,149 elementary schools, recognizing Cary’s Green Hope Elementary as one of the top 10 in the state. The rankings, based on mathematics and reading proficiency and performance, placed two Wake County schools—Green Hope Elementary and White Oak Elementary in Apex—among the highest achievers.

The list also featured schools from across the state, reflecting North Carolina’s educational diversity, with top institutions located in both urban hubs and smaller communities. Schools with incomplete or specialized data, such as those serving specific subgroups or having limited test-taker numbers, were not ranked.

Green Hope Elementary’s achievement underscores Cary’s ongoing dedication to providing high-quality education and supporting the success of its students. Read Full Report 

Flooding at Duke University Hospital Disrupts Emergency Operations

On Thursday night, Duke University Hospital experienced flooding after a water pipe burst inside a wall at 11:40 p.m. The incident affected multiple areas, including the Emergency Department, prompting swift action from hospital staff to minimize disruptions to patient care.

Ambulance patients were redirected to nearby hospitals, while those arriving in private vehicles were treated in other parts of the hospital complex. Inpatient areas were not impacted, but some ancillary services were relocated within the facility.

Duke officials encouraged the public to consider alternative emergency care options as repairs and recovery efforts continue. While the hospital aims to resume normal operations promptly, the incident highlighted the resilience and responsiveness of its staff in maintaining critical care under challenging circumstances. Read Full Report

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Esteamed Coffee

Esteamed Coffee is one of the local charities nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you’ve experienced the impact of Esteamed Coffee’s work firsthand or know someone who has, we’d love to hear your story.

Esteamed Coffee is a non-profit cafe located in Cary, NC that employs individuals with disabilities.

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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. Most events are closed for the holidays.

December 28th (Saturday)

• NC Chinese Lantern Festival 4:30PM-10PM

• The Motown Sound of Christmas 2PM & 7:30PM

• Skating Rink 2PM-10PM

December 29th (Sunday)

• NC Chinese Lantern Festival 4:30PM-10PM

• Cary Kwanzaa Celebration 1PM-7PM

• Skating Rink  1PM-9PM

December 30th (Monday)

• NC Chinese Lantern Festival 4:30PM-10PM

• Hanukkah Menorah Lighting 5:30PM-6:15PM

• Skating Rink  1PM-9PM

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