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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Tribeca Tavern
• 📰 News: Cary Man Wins $100K Lottery Prize Ahead of 55th Anniversary
• 📰 News: Why Traffic Feels Worse at This Cary Intersection
• ⚽ Sports: Soccer Stars Shine in Cary
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
• 🏪 Support Local: Small biz to check out and coffee jar
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Tribeca Tavern

Tribeca Tavern 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.

Tribeca Tavern in Cary, NC, specializes in handcrafted burgers made from locally sourced, pasture-raised North Carolina beef that's ground fresh daily, paired with craft beers.

Check out their menu on their website: Tribeca Tavern

Address: 500 Ledgestone Way, Cary, NC 27519 | Get Directions

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Cary Man Wins $100K Lottery Prize Ahead of 55th Anniversary

Richard Dooley of Cary won a $100,000 prize in the final second-chance drawing of the Millionaire Maker game, beating odds among more than 4.1 million entries. The North Carolina Lottery notified him by phone, and he claimed his prize—$71,750 after taxes—at the lottery office in Raleigh.

Rather than spend it all, Dooley plans to share his good fortune with his daughter and support several charitable organizations, including the Raleigh Rescue Mission and veterans’ groups. The win comes just two weeks ahead of his 55th wedding anniversary, offering a timely reason to celebrate.

The North Carolina Education Lottery highlights that proceeds from games like these contributed more than $62 million to education programs in Wake County in the past year. Read Full Story

Why Traffic Feels Worse at This Cary Intersection

Motorists navigating the intersection of Tryon Road and Kildaire Farm Road in Cary are growing increasingly frustrated by what they say are mistimed traffic signals. Although some drivers report that only a few cars pass through per cycle on Tryon Road, the Town of Cary said it hasn’t received official complaints.

The town, which operates the intersection's traffic signals despite it being owned by the N.C. Department of Transportation, attributes the experience to several factors. These include high traffic volume—making it one of the town’s three busiest intersections—variable signal patterns based on time of day, and the intersection’s large physical size, which affects perceived timing.

Officials also noted that the area is frequently used as a reroute when accidents occur on nearby highways. Other features, like pedestrian crossings, emergency vehicle pre-emption, and traffic signal prioritization for delayed public transit, also influence light patterns.

The town’s Traffic Management Center monitors such intersections and makes ongoing adjustments. Residents can share concerns directly with the town by emailing [email protected], and are encouraged to use the Travel Safely app for real-time navigation help. The town’s Advanced Traffic Management System is also available. Read Full Story

Soccer Stars Shine in Cary

A high-scoring soccer weekend came to a close with Cary hosting international stars, NCFC securing a dramatic win, and the Courage hitting a bump on the road. Here’s your full recap:

• North Carolina FC earned its fourth straight regular season win with a 1-0 victory over Hartford Athletic Friday night. Pedro Dolabella delivered the game-winner in stoppage time, heading in a diagonal ball from Finn Sundstrom, who recorded his first professional assist. Goalkeeper Jake McGuire secured his fourth clean sheet of the season, as NCFC improved to 6W-3L-2D on the year.

• The North Carolina Courage fell 3-1 to the Washington Spirit on Sunday afternoon. Manaka Matsukubo continued her strong form, scoring in her third straight match with a brilliant long-range strike. Despite several late chances, the Courage couldn’t find a way back. Assistant coach Nathan Thackeray led the team in place of Head Coach Sean Nahas, who was absent due to a medical issue.

• The Soccer Tournament (TST) concluded at WakeMed Soccer Park after six action-packed days of 7v7 competition. The U.S. Women took home the $1 million prize in the women's bracket with a 3-0 win over Bumpy Pitch FC. With 48 men’s teams and 16 women’s teams from 13 countries, TST brought star power and global attention to Cary, including appearances from Carli Lloyd, Luis Nani, and Sergio Agüero.

Cary once again proved why it's the Triangle's home for world-class soccer—from late winners to record crowds and international celebrations.

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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: Children’s BINGO 10AM-12PM
• Today: Yoga 7PM-8PM
• Wednesday: Pressed Floral Frames Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Wednesday: Wellness Walk 7PM-8PM
• Thursday: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Pride: Pop Up Chorus 7PM-9PM
• Friday: Movie Night: The Lion King 6PM-10PM
• Friday: Dance Around The World 6:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: The Music of Jimmy Buffett & More 8PM
• Sunday: Art Cart: Father’s Day 10AM-1PM
• Monday: Pollinator Week Bioblitz 9AM-8PM
• Monday: Summer BreakOUT! 2PM-8:30PM

But wait! There’s more. To save space in your inbox, we’ve moved the full list of events online — now you can plan ahead: See Full 2-Week Calendar