🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• ❤️ Discover Cary: Volunteers Needed for Triangle Oktoberfest
• 📰 News: Best Times to Drive This Weekend to Avoid Delays
• 📰 News: The Hidden Cost of Cheap Estate Plans
• 📰 Scrollback: 74% Back School Zone Speed Cameras
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• ❤️ Some stories are worth revisiting: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Question: Which legendary creature did Skamania County, Washington, declare illegal to intentionally kill in 1969?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

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Volunteers Needed for Triangle Oktoberfest

Do you want to help make this year's Triangle Oktoberfest a huge success? We’re looking for volunteers who can help with a variety of jobs during the festival, such as:

• Selling tickets for entry, food, drink, and raffles

• Event set up and break down

• Preparing foods or pouring beers for festival goers

• Kinder Platz kid zone activities

• Merchandise sales

• Managing activities like Weiner Dog race, Stein Hoist, or Hammerschlagen

Those who sign up to volunteer will receive free entry for the day and will be provided a Volunteer Parking Pass for free parking! Event Dates: 3 Oct 2025 (Fri) & 4 Oct 2025 (Sat)

Click the link below to get involved ⬇
www.triangleoktoberfest.org/get-involved

We’re curious—are you planning to get involved with this year’s Triangle Oktoberfest?

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 Best Times to Drive This Weekend to Avoid Delays

Labor Day weekend travel is underway, and AAA anticipates heavy traffic across North Carolina. While conditions were manageable Friday morning on Interstate 40 near the Wake–Johnston County line, congestion is expected to increase over the weekend.

The travel organization warns that the busiest times on the roads will be Saturday and Monday afternoon, when holiday traffic merges with regular commuter patterns. To avoid backups, AAA suggests leaving early in the morning or, on Labor Day itself, before 2 p.m.

Drivers are also urged to check their vehicles before starting trips. AAA recommends inspecting tires, batteries, windshield wipers, brakes, and fluids, and carrying an emergency kit to reduce the risk of being stranded.

Falling fuel costs may ease travel expenses. Gas prices in North Carolina average $2.89 a gallon, down from $3.14 last year, while the national average has dropped from $3.36 to $3.20. Read Full Story

The Hidden Cost of Cheap Estate Plans

Many people assume that all estate plans are essentially the same, leading them to choose the cheapest option. In reality, bargain plans often consist of generic documents that are neither customized nor maintained over time. This approach leaves gaps that can create costly problems when incapacity or death occurs.

Key issues with low-cost plans include the failure to retitle assets, lack of attention to beneficiary designations, inadequate protection for minor children, and no system for updating plans as life changes. Families are often left with outdated documents and no guidance, resulting in expensive court proceedings, financial missteps, and emotional strain.

In contrast, a Life & Legacy Plan goes beyond paperwork. It includes regular reviews, proactive updates, and a thoughtful process to capture both financial and personal legacies. This ensures that a plan works as intended when it is needed most and that families have the clarity and support they require.

Ultimately, estate planning is not just about creating documents but about preparing for life’s uncertainties. A comprehensive plan offers peace of mind today and prevents unnecessary hardship for loved ones in the future.

Read Full Article: When Every Dollar Counts

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74% Back School Zone Speed Cameras

Cary Spotlight readers largely support a new North Carolina law allowing speed cameras in school zones, with 74.07 percent saying it’s a smart way to protect students. The law seeks to reduce traffic violations in school areas using automated enforcement rather than increased police presence.

A smaller portion of readers, 14.81 percent, opposed the move, citing concerns about government overreach or doubting the effectiveness of the cameras. An additional 5.56 percent said they weren’t sure how they felt about the cameras, while another 5.56 percent said the change wouldn’t affect them personally.

The poll responses suggest that while there’s strong backing for the new law, a minority of readers remain unconvinced about the method or its impact. Read Original Article

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🎉 Weekend Events Preview (Top Picks)

Outdoor events may be changed due to weather, so click the links to see latest event information. Here are a few great ways to enjoy the weekend:

• Today: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Today: North Carolina FC v Hartford Athletic 7:30PM

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