Cary Spotlight | Issue #691

Crawford Brothers Steakhouse, What Cary Will Miss About Ashworth Drugs, Cary Readers Support School Security Measures


🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• ❤️ Discover Cary: Crawford Brothers Steakhouse
• 📰 News: Cary Community Candidate Forum
• 📰 Scrollback: Cary Readers Support School Security Measures
• 📰 Scrollback: What Cary Will Miss About Ashworth Drugs
• 😄 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: What is the most common eye color in the world?

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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 Scott Crawford, the 2025 James Beard Foundation nominee for "Outstanding Restaurateur," offering an elevated take on the classic American steakhouse with signature in-house dry aged beef, an extensive wine program, and a cocktail bar.

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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Cary Community Candidate Forum

Cary’s future is on the ballot. In this official 2025 Cary Community Candidate Forum, Town Council candidates (At-Large and Districts A & C) share where they stand on growth, housing, taxes, stormwater, public safety, parks/greenways, and quality of life—straight from them, no commentary. Watch on CaryTV, YouTube, and the Town website: carync.gov/candidateforum.

Early Voting: Oct 16 – Nov 1 at the Wake County Board of Elections site and the Chatham County Agriculture & Conference Center. Hear every candidate, compare priorities, and head to the polls informed. Your vote. Their vision.

Cary aims to promote fair, professional, dignified, and respectful dissemination of relevant information about candidates. We also aim to ensure equal opportunity and access to Cary’s cable and YouTube channels for discussing a wide variety of topics.

Benefits of this Forum Method

  • Provide a better product and more convenience for viewers

  • Lessen the amount of time that candidates and Cary staff spend at forums

  • Reduce potential bias by outside forum sponsors

  • Increase community focus and involvement

  • Avoid the issue of endorsements

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Cary Readers Support School Security Measures

A clear majority of Cary Spotlight readers favor adding more security to Wake County schools, including weapons detection systems. More than 70% of poll respondents voiced support for the idea, reflecting widespread concern about campus safety.

At the same time, a notable share of readers expressed caution. Some are open to change but concerned about the effects on daily student life. Others emphasized that schools should maintain a welcoming environment while enhancing security.

In written feedback, readers urged leaders to take a holistic view. Comments pointed to the need for increased mental health services, better pay for educators, and full funding for public education. Fiscal responsibility also came up, with some stressing that improvements should not lead to higher taxes.

The responses suggest that while enhanced security is welcomed, readers want it integrated into a broader, student-focused approach.

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What Cary Will Miss About Ashworth Drugs

Ashworth Drugs has officially closed after serving the Cary community for nearly 66 years, and readers of Cary Spotlight reflected on what made the store so memorable in Issue #122 (February 22, 2024). The responses underscored just how much the downtown Cary institution meant to the community.

The store’s iconic soda fountain, especially its hot dogs and orangeade, topped the list, with 39% of readers selecting it as what they’ll miss most. Another 29% pointed to the sense of nostalgia and personal memories tied to the store, while 18% valued the personal touch of the Ashworth family. Smaller groups cited the community atmosphere and other unique aspects.

Reader comments painted a picture of a business that felt more like a second home. Many shared stories of multi-generational visits, while others remembered the staff by name and highlighted the familiarity and kindness they brought to each interaction. The sentiment was clear: this was a place where customers were known personally, not by prescription numbers.

With its closure, Cary has lost not just a long-standing business, but a piece of its cultural and emotional fabric. Ashworth Drugs leaves behind a legacy built on service, community, and memories that span generations.

Read: Hundreds Gather for One Last Hot Dog at Cary's Ashworth Drugs

"What will you miss most about Ashworth Drugs?"

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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:

• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-Noon
• Saturday: Carolina Circus Festival: Magic & Mystery 3PM-9:30PM
• Saturday: Whiskey, Wine & Fire  4PM
• Sunday: BEYOND The Cary Film Festival 2PM-5:45PM
• Sunday: Laurie Berkner Live 3PM-5PM
• Monday: Birds and Bloomers 8AM-9AM
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM

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 👇👇👇
Brown is the most common eye color in the world, with the majority of people globally having some shade of it. Global eye color distribution is heavily skewed toward brown, with 70-80% of the world's population having brown eyes, while blue eyes are present in about 8-10% and green eyes in a mere 2%. In the United States, however, the prevalence is different, with 45% having brown eyes, followed by blue at 27%, hazel at 18%, and green at 9%.