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Peck & Plume

Peck & Plume 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.

Peck & Plume is a polished yet casual downtown Cary restaurant offering modern American classics with Southern inspiration, featuring everything from fried shrimp and grits to premium cocktails in a sophisticated setting overlooking Downtown Cary Park.

Check out their menu on their website: Peck & Plume

Address: 301 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

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Cary Ranks Among Top U.S. Cities for Job Seekers

A new SmartAsset study has ranked Cary as one of the best cities in the U.S. for job seekers, placing it seventh out of 348 cities analyzed. Using 2023 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the study assessed job markets based on unemployment, income levels, wage growth, remote work, health coverage, and commute times.

Cary emerged as a standout city across multiple economic and workforce metrics:

• Remote work leadership: Nearly 28 percent of workers (27,469 employees) work from home, the highest proportion among all cities examined

• Strong employment: Maintained a low unemployment rate of just 3.5 percent

• Income growth: Experienced a 23 percent increase in median income between 2020 and 2023, reaching $47,203

• Health coverage: 86.63 percent of workers have private health insurance through their employer

• Commute efficiency: Average commute time is 23 minutes

The top-ranked city, Bend, Oregon, showed even stronger wage growth and low unemployment, while Richmond, Virginia, saw the biggest jump in median income. Additional highlights included cities like Santa Clara, California, for health coverage, and Wichita Falls, Texas, for short commutes.

These findings add to Cary's growing reputation as a top place to live and work, with job market resilience and quality-of-life factors playing a major role in its appeal. Read Full Story

Cornhole Tournament Returns to Downtown Cary July 19

Downtown Cary Park will be the site of a competitive yet welcoming Cornhole Tournament on July 19. Starting at 6 p.m., 32 teams will participate in a double-elimination event hosted by Bark Bar. Players must check in by 5:30 p.m. at the Park Street Courts.

Each team consists of two members and pays a $10 entry fee, which is collected from just one of the players during registration. The format gives teams a second chance through the losers’ bracket, ensuring more playtime and a fair shot at winning.

The top three teams will receive prizes, but the event also welcomes spectators who want to enjoy the atmosphere and cheer on friends and neighbors. It promises to be a lively evening of casual fun and community spirit in the heart of Cary.
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Courage Battle Weather, NCFC Falls Late in Home Matches

It was a weekend of tight finishes and tough breaks for Cary’s pro soccer teams, as both the North Carolina Courage and NCFC faced off at home under challenging skies and strong competition.

Weekend Recap Highlights:

• North Carolina Courage and Tigres UANL Femenil played to a 0-0 draw Wednesday in an international friendly that ended early in the 77th minute due to heavy rain. Both teams had solid chances, including efforts from Cortnee Vine and Manaka Matsukubo, but couldn’t convert before the storm rolled in.

• Making her first start of the season, Marisa Jordan stood tall in net for the Courage, delivering multiple key saves to preserve the clean sheet. Brooklyn Courtnall also made her pro debut in the match.

• On Friday, North Carolina FC fell 3-2 to Birmingham Legion FC, ending their four-match unbeaten run against the Alabama side. Pedro Dolabella opened scoring in front of his dad, but Birmingham answered just before halftime and surged ahead early in the second half.

• Evan Conway pulled one back late for NCFC on an assist from Adam Luckhurst, but time ran out before they could find the equalizer. The loss keeps NCFC at 23 points and in fourth place in the USL Championship East

Rain or shine, Cary’s soccer scene keeps fans on their toes and proud of their home teams!

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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: Art Cart 10AM-2PM
• Today: Yoga 7PM-8PM
• Wednesday: Summer Vibes in the Park 6PM-8PM
• Wednesday: Paper Quilling Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Thursday: Trivia Night 6PM-8PM
• Thursday: Square Dance  7:30PM-9:30PM
• Friday: The Tempest (Cary Arts Center) 7:30PM-9PM
• Friday: North Carolina FC vs Indy Eleven 7:30PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Saturday: Cornhole Tournament in the Park 6PM-10PM
• Sunday: The Tempest (Cary Arts Center) 3PM-4:30PM
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM

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