Cary Spotlight | Issue #484

Cary Mourns a Champion of Local History, North Carolina Courage Ready, Retailers Prepare for Snowstorm Demand

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook Trivia

😀 Meme of the Day

❤️ You’re So Sweet: Thank You, Carole!

📰 Cary Mourns Sallie Jones, a Champion of Local History

📰 North Carolina Courage Ready to Begin 2025 NWSL Season

📰 Cary and Raleigh Retailers Prepare for Snowstorm Demand

🚨 The Cary Police Department Crime Data

☀️ Cary NC Weather

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

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

Question: What African American military group became famous for their bravery in World War II, serving as fighter pilots?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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Cary Mourns Sallie Jones, a Champion of Local History

Sallie Jones Credit: Town of Cary, NC

Cary has lost one of its most dedicated preservationists, Sallie Jones, who passed away at 100 years old. A descendant of some of Cary’s earliest African American families, Jones grew up on North Academy Street before leaving for a long teaching career in Gary, Indiana.

When she returned home after retirement, she was devastated to find that the burial sites of her ancestors had been erased by new development, with no records of their whereabouts. At the same time, she saw that the Cary First Christian Church Cemetery, which had stood since 1868, was in a state of disrepair and under threat of being lost.

Determined to save it, Jones initiated a decades-long restoration project. She arranged for archaeologists to survey the site, uncovering over 160 unmarked graves, and spent years painstakingly identifying individuals buried there through historical archives and state records. To secure the cemetery’s future, she ensured it was registered with the State of North Carolina, protecting it from future development.

Her mission spanned more than 25 years, culminating in a partnership between Cary First Christian Church, the Town of Cary, and the Friends of the Page-Walker to bring awareness to the cemetery’s history. Their collaboration resulted in a walking tour brochure, highlighting the lives of those interred and honoring Jones as a key figure in the preservation effort. In recognition of her work, the site became the first cemetery in Cary and Wake County to receive historic landmark designation.

Without her tireless dedication, an essential part of Cary’s African American history could have been lost. Her impact on the community remains immeasurable, and her efforts will continue to be remembered for generations.

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Sallie Jones dedicated over 25 years to preserving Cary’s African American history, ensuring that the Cary First Christian Church Cemetery was protected and recognized as a historic landmark.

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North Carolina Courage Ready to Begin 2025 NWSL Season

The North Carolina Courage are gearing up for the 2025 National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) season, looking to improve upon their fifth-place finish in 2024 and make a deeper playoff run.

The season opens on March 15, with the team traveling to Lynn Family Stadium to face Racing Louisville. A week later, on March 22, the Courage will play their home opener at First Horizon Stadium in WakeMed Soccer Park, hosting Seattle Reign.

The 2025 season introduces a new Rivalry Weekend, scheduled for August 8-10, where the league will showcase some of its most anticipated matchups. As part of the event, the Courage will face Houston Dash at Shell Energy Stadium on August 8.

The regular season concludes with Decision Day on November 2, bringing simultaneous matches to determine the league’s final eight playoff teams. This format, which was briefly removed in 2024 for broadcast considerations, returns in 2025 to heighten the drama of the season’s final stretch.

With a strong history of success, including an NWSL Shield and Championship win in their second season, the Courage enter 2025 determined to reclaim their spot among the league’s top contenders. Read Full Report 

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Cary and Raleigh Retailers Prepare for Snowstorm Demand

As the Triangle prepares for an expected snowstorm on Wednesday, local hardware stores are stocking up on winter essentials to meet rising demand.

Following a surge in sales during January’s storms, retailers across the region have restocked supplies of sleds, ice melt, shovels, and firewood. In Raleigh, stores have received shipments of hundreds of sleds and multiple pallets of ice melt, anticipating another rush from residents preparing for hazardous conditions.

In Cary, hardware stores report an increase in calls from customers checking inventory levels, signaling a growing urgency to secure supplies before the storm arrives. Retailers are ensuring winter necessities remain accessible, with additional orders placed to replenish stock as needed.

With snow and icy conditions expected to impact travel, residents are encouraged to prepare early by securing essential supplies before demand peaks.

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Credit: Cary NC Police Dept. (17 Feb 2025)

The Cary Police Department Crime Data

The Cary Police Department emphasizes accuracy in its crime data reporting, despite challenges inherent in the process. Daily updates and adherence to privacy laws are central to their approach, though the dynamic nature of crime data means information can change over time.

The crime data presented by the Cary Police Department spans the last decade, plus the current year, reflecting a commitment to transparency over an extended period. View Cary NC Police Incidents

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 👇👇👇

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African American military aviators in the U.S. Armed Forces, serving with distinction during World War II. Trained at Tuskegee Army Air Field in Alabama, these pilots and their support crews overcame racial discrimination to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of the war. They flew over 15,000 combat sorties, escorting bombers and earning numerous commendations for their skill and bravery. Their success helped pave the way for the desegregation of the U.S. military in 1948.