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The Carying Place (Readers’ Feedback)

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

The Carying Place is a nonprofit organization that teaches homeless, working families with children life skills to attain independent living, while providing short-term housing and support services to address their individual needs.

Learn more about the essential services they provide on their website: The Carying Place

Reader Poll Results

The Carying Place (15 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this charity (14)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I have never heard of it (1)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback

“This is an excellent charity that does much for our community.”

“Are providing wonderful support for families who are having hard times and falling through the cracks.”

“Doing great work helping people when they are in need, who in return give back when they are on THEIR feet. ”

Cary Resident Wins 2025 St. Jude Dream Home

Patricia Yarber of Cary has won a newly built home through the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway. The house, located in Fuquay-Varina’s Serenity Subdivision, features four bedrooms and four bathrooms and is valued at more than $850,000. This marks the culmination of a successful regional campaign that drew more than 9,000 ticket entries.

Yarber, who has roots in both Mississippi and Memphis, has supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for years. The Memphis-based hospital holds special meaning for her and her family, making this win especially personal. On Tuesday, she toured the home for the first time and expressed her appreciation for both the prize and the cause it supports.

The giveaway is part of a national initiative to support St. Jude’s work treating pediatric diseases and easing the burden on affected families. All ticket proceeds help ensure that patients at St. Jude receive care without ever being billed for treatment, travel, housing, or food—allowing families to focus on recovery. Read Full Report

Cary Residents Voice Concerns About Busy Intersection

A Cary Spotlight reader poll on the Tryon Road and Kildaire Farm Road intersection has brought renewed attention to what many residents see as a persistent and worsening traffic problem. Nearly half of the 47 respondents cited poor light timing as a daily frustration, with several noting that only a few cars manage to pass through each green light cycle.

Beyond inconvenience, safety was a common concern. Respondents reported frequent red-light running and limited visibility, contributing to a sense that the intersection is not just inefficient but also hazardous. Some residents said they actively avoid the intersection due to these concerns.

Tensions have been heightened by the Town Council’s recent approval of a 750-unit apartment development at nearby Waverly Place. Many fear that the new housing will bring additional traffic to an already congested area, and they question whether infrastructure improvements are keeping pace with development. The approval has fueled broader anxieties about growth and planning in Cary.

Several respondents said they’ve reached out to the town to request adjustments to the traffic light timing but feel those efforts have gone unanswered. For many, the intersection now represents more than a logistical challenge—it has become a symbol of frustration over traffic management, infrastructure, and communication between residents and town leaders.

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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: Country Soul Songbook: Juneteenth Jamboree 7PM-8:30PM
• Today: GLOW Yoga 8:30PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Juneteenth Celebration 3PM-9PM
• Sunday: Pollinator Week Bioblitz 9AM-8PM
• Sunday: Pride History Harvest 2PM-4PM
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM

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