Cary Spotlight | Issue #516

CaryLIVE! Concert Series (correction), NC Courage Return Home, Airport Boulevard Closes Near RDU

In this Cary Spotlight Issue…

💭Spotlight Hook

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

🧭 Discover Cary (East & Drink): Herons

📰 CaryLIVE! Concert Series (correction)

📰 NC Courage Return Home and Celebrate Club Legend Jessica McDonald

📰 Airport Boulevard Closes for Diverging Diamond Project Through Monday

😀 Meme of the Day

☀️ Cary NC Weather

🏛️ Support Cary Local Businesses

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

Question: What team ended Coach K’s final season with a loss in the Final Four?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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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 #515: CaryLIVE! Concert Series: The original story in yesterday’s edition included an incorrect band line up. We corrected that in today’s issue.

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Chocolate log cake with a side of egg-shaped ice cream on top of cookie crumbs (Herons)

Herons

Herons is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight’s readers for our Discover Cary project. If you had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.

Herons is an acclaimed Forbes Five-Star restaurant located inside The Umstead Hotel in Cary, NC, offering artfully presented, seasonal American cuisine in an elegant, fine-dining setting.

Check out their menu on their website: Herons

Address: The Umstead Hotel and Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC 27513 | Get Directions

Herons

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CaryLIVE! Concert Series (Corrected)

This free outdoor concert series takes place monthly on Saturday evenings at Downtown Cary Park, running from April to October 2025. The series features nationally touring artists in an intimate setting, along with food trucks, local craft beer, and family-friendly fun. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair or blanket!

🎶 2025 CaryLive 2025 Lineup & Schedule
Free concerts on the Great Lawn at Downtown Cary Park, from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.

  • April 26 – Andrea von Kampen
    Deemed “a fine singer with guitar work reminiscent of the cult hero Nick Drake” by the New York Times, singer-songwriter, Andrea von Kampen is known for her captivating melodies and introspective storytelling.

  • May 17 – Flowmingos
    A four-piece brass band that does a little bit of everything. Sometimes they are acoustic, sometimes it's electronic, sometimes it's rap! A Jazz-Hop (fusion of Jazz and Hip-Hop) creation straight from the streets of Brooklyn.

  • June 28 – Dustbowl Revival
    A genre-blending band fusing jazz, soul, funk, and Americana. Expect an upbeat, horn-filled party atmosphere.

  • August 23 – Squirrel Nut Zippers
    Swing meets vaudeville in this theatrical jazz revival group. A CaryLive favorite with infectious energy.

  • October 18 – TAE & The Neighborly
    Smooth grooves, soulful vocals, and an uplifting vibe define this group’s community-focused sound.

🎟️ Tickets?
No tickets are required—CaryLive is completely free! Just bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food trucks and craft beer vendors will be on-site.

📍Location: Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street, Cary, NC

For more details and updates, visit the official CaryLive page.

Just a reminder…

Cary’s The Nest at Downtown Cary Park is in the running for Best Public Playground in the U.S.—and your vote can help secure the win! You can vote once per day! Vote Now

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NC Courage Return Home and Celebrate Club Legend Jessica McDonald

Soccer is back in Cary as the North Carolina Courage host Seattle Reign FC in their first home match of the 2025 season. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Saturday at WakeMed Soccer Park. But the match is only part of what makes the night special.

Following the game, the Courage will induct Jessica McDonald into the team’s Ring of Honor, making her the second player to receive the distinction. McDonald was a cornerstone of the Courage during their most dominant years and has long been a leading voice for equity in women's athletics. Her recognition comes as the club looks ahead to a new season while also honoring the foundation built by players like her.

The evening serves as a reminder of how far the women’s game has come in North Carolina—and how players like McDonald have helped pave the way.

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Airport Boulevard Closes for Diverging Diamond Project Through Monday

Airport Blvd. near RDU (Credit: CBS17)

A section of Airport Boulevard near Interstate 40 is closed this weekend as construction crews work to convert the interchange into a diverging diamond—a modern traffic design intended to improve both flow and safety.

The closure, which began Friday, is part of a $34 million infrastructure project led by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). While the main portion of Airport Boulevard is temporarily closed, right-turn access to and from the I-40 ramps remains open. The full reopening is scheduled for 5 a.m. on Monday, March 24.

The diverging diamond design, already in use at three other locations across the Raleigh-Durham area, shifts traffic briefly to the opposite side of the road to eliminate traditional left-turn conflicts.

The result is a more continuous flow of vehicles without the need to expand lane capacity or install new traffic signals. With an estimated 34,000 drivers using the interchange daily, NCDOT officials say the updated design will reduce congestion and enhance safety—especially for drivers merging onto and off the interstate.

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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 Question 👇👇👇

In a historic showdown that lived up to the hype, the North Carolina Tar Heels ended Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary career with a dramatic 81-77 victory over Duke in the 2022 Final Four. It was the first time the storied rivals had ever met in the NCAA Tournament, making the moment even more iconic.

The Tar Heels’ win not only secured a spot in the national championship game but also closed the curtain on Coach K’s 42-year run at Duke with a rivalry loss that will be remembered for generations.