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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Two Roosters Ice Cream
• 📰 News: Waverly Proposal Draws Sharp Community Pushback
• 📰 News: Warnings Mount at North Carolina Beaches
• ⚽ Sports: Cary’s Stars Shine as Canes Fight Back Tonight
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• 🏪 Support Local: Small biz to check out and coffee tips
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Two Roosters Ice Cream

Two Roosters Ice Cream 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.

Two Roosters Ice Cream in Cary, NC, is a beloved local parlor known for its handcrafted, inventive flavors, ranging from classics to creative collaborations, served in a welcoming, community-focused atmosphere.

Check out their menu on their website: Two Roosters Ice Cream

Address: 575 New Waverly Pl Suite 107, Cary, NC 27518 | Get Directions

Waverly Proposal Draws
Sharp Community Pushback

In a community poll conducted by Cary Spotlight, the proposed rezoning of Waverly Place drew strong opposition from local residents, with 81.4% of voters rejecting the plan to add 750 apartments to the site of Cinebistro.

Of the 70 total respondents, just 3 favored the plan outright, and 6 said they might support it with reduced density. The rest pointed to rising traffic congestion, aging infrastructure, and the risk of altering the community’s character as key reasons for their opposition.

Residents also took aim at what they describe as a pattern of development approvals that do not sufficiently account for long-term infrastructure demands. Concerns included stormwater management, road safety, noise, and access for emergency vehicles. The comments reflect a growing unease that Cary is expanding beyond its capacity to absorb it—without compromising the lifestyle that attracted many residents in the first place.

While most readers acknowledged a need to revitalize Waverly Place, they encouraged the Town Council to pursue solutions that balance new growth with quality of life.

The Cary Town Council is scheduled to vote on the rezoning proposal tonight. Residents are being encouraged to voice their concerns directly to Council members ahead of the decision. The meeting will be streamed live for public access:
Cary's YouTube Channel | Cary's Agenda and Minutes Portal

Warnings Mount at North Carolina Beaches

Good to know if you are heading to the beach this weekend. North Carolina officials posted swimming advisories at three coastal locations — Whiskey Creek in Wilmington, a section of the Roanoke Sound near Jockey’s Ridge in Nags Head, and a site in Beaufort County — after testing showed bacteria levels above state and federal safety thresholds. These advisories, affecting 200-foot zones near posted signs, are not full beach closures but warn against swimming due to potential health risks.

Simultaneously, beachgoers in Brunswick County and the Outer Banks encountered a different threat: Portuguese man o’ war, whose stinging tentacles can cause pain even after the creatures have washed ashore and died. Beach safety crews are warning visitors not to touch the organisms and to keep an eye out for their balloon-like bodies.

Routine coastal water quality monitoring will continue through October. Residents can view updates online to see when it’s safe to return to affected waters.

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Cary’s Stars Shine
as Canes Fight Back Tonight

It’s a week of local pride and international recognition for Cary’s pro athletes, while the Carolina Hurricanes aim to even their playoff series at home. Here’s what’s happening:

• The Carolina Hurricanes dropped Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Final on Tuesday, falling 5-2 to the Florida Panthers at the Lenovo Center. The Canes will look to respond in Game 2 tonight (Thursday) at 8 p.m. ET. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets | Parking

• Courage midfielder Denise O’Sullivan and forward Manaka Matsukubo have both been called up for national team duty. O’Sullivan will represent Ireland in the UEFA Women’s Nations League, while Manaka will join Japan for friendlies against Brazil.

• Courage midfielders Jaedyn Shaw and Riley Jackson were named to the U.S. U-23 Women’s National Team roster and will compete in two matches in Germany at the end of the month.

WakeMed Soccer Park continues to be a launchpad for global talent, while local fans gear up for more playoff action on the ice tonight.

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🎟️ Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Today: Live at Lunch: Jared Place 11:30AM-1:30PM
• Today: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Movie Night: Moana 2 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Bike Themed Movie: Breaking Away (Bike Cary) 8PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Big Top Circus Band 7PM-8:30PM

To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead with access to this week and next! See Full 2-Week Calendar