Cary Spotlight | Issue #668

Wake Schools May Ditch "Code Red", Cary Adds The Green Bike Box, Upcoming Events (Top Picks)


🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse
• 📰 News: Wake Schools May Ditch "Code Red"
• 📰 News: Green Bike Box to Improve Cyclist Safety
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs (or make you hungry)
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events:  Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Question: Which vitamin is essential for good vision, especially in low light?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

KinderCare Offers Personalized Early Education

Every child learns differently — and KinderCare gets that.
From day one, they tailor programs to each child’s needs, making learning engaging, safe, and developmentally right. 
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Credit: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse

Crawford Brothers Steakhouse

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

Crawford Brothers Steakhouse is a modern American steakhouse helmed by James Beard Foundation nominee Scott Crawford, featuring signature in-house dry-aged beef, an extensive wine collection, and classic cocktails served in a sleek dining room with an open kitchen view.

Check out their menu on their website: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse

Address: 401 Fenton Gateway Dr, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

Crawford Brothers Steakhouse

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Wake Schools May Ditch "Code Red"

Wake County Public Schools are considering eliminating color-coded emergency alerts in favor of a new, clearer protocol known as the Standard Response Protocol. This approach uses simple language like “Secure” or “Lockdown” to describe actions during specific emergencies, replacing less intuitive terms like "Code Red."

The move is intended to help parents, students, and staff better understand what to do during emergencies. School officials say that the change is part of a broader effort to move away from cryptic or confusing terminology and align with national best practices.

The protocol outlines five response actions, each tied to specific types of emergencies, from nearby police activity to active shooter threats or severe weather.

If approved, the new system would be in place for the 2026–27 school year, offering a more transparent and potentially less stressful way for families to stay informed.

Green Bike Box to Improve Cyclist Safety

Cary is highlighting its newest bike box, located at Walnut Street and Cary Towne Boulevard, just in time for the Lazy Daze festival. The green-painted area at the front of the intersection is designed to give bicyclists a safe and visible space to wait at red lights.

Bike boxes improve traffic flow by allowing cyclists to start ahead of vehicles once the light turns green. This setup reduces conflicts, particularly for riders making left turns, and helps keep intersections more orderly.

Cyclists are encouraged to move into the bike box when signals are red and proceed first when they turn green. Drivers, meanwhile, are required to stop behind the bike box and yield to bicyclists as they move through the intersection.

With more bike facilities appearing around town, Cary is working to make it easier and safer for residents to travel by bicycle, whether for commuting, recreation, or festival visits. Explore more of Cary’s bike facilities

Just curious…

What do you think of Cary's new green bike box to improve cyclist safety and traffic flow?

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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: Toad the Wet Sprocket: Good Intentions Tour 6PM
• Today: Fairy Frames Workshop with Kayla Albertson 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Demo Daze 6PM-9PM
• Saturday: Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival 9AM-5PM
• Saturday: CaryLIVE!: Squirrel Nut Zippers 7:30PM-9:30PM

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

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, particularly in low-light conditions. It plays a key role in the production of rhodopsin, a pigment in the retina that helps the eye detect light. A deficiency in Vitamin A can lead to night blindness and, in severe cases, permanent vision loss. In addition to supporting eyesight, Vitamin A also contributes to immune function and skin health.