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• 📰 News: Cary Town Manager Put on Paid Leave
• 📰 Scrollback: Our Community Makes the Holidays Brighter
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Rey's Restaurant 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.

Rey's Restaurant offers fine dining with a French Quarter flair, serving prime steaks, chops, and seafood in an elegant setting. Technically Raleigh, but practically Cary—Rey's is so close to the border, your GPS won't even notice… but your taste buds definitely will!

Note: Rey's Restaurant is known for its New Orleans-inspired cuisine, award-winning service, and the famous Voodoo Lounge bar. The restaurant has been a local favorite since 2004, offering an upscale dining experience with private dining rooms available for special events.

Check out their menu on their website: Rey's Restaurant

Address: 1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606 | Get Directions

Rey's Restaurant (36 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (27)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (9)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Everything on the menu is great. I usually like to try the items on their menu that you can't get any place else. Like the Turtle Soup.”

“Great place to eat for any occasion. Great atmosphere, even if you’re eating in the bar area.” “Best steaks around! Great atmosphere ”

“Great for special occasions. Now a Thanksgiving tradition for us, too. We love the chocolate raspberry truffle cake to finish any meal.”

“The service and food are as fantastic as Rey himself, he's a wonderful host!”

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Town officials in Cary have confirmed that Town Manager Sean Stegall has been placed on paid administrative leave, but have not revealed the reasons behind the move. Stegall attended Thursday’s council meeting as usual before the council entered a closed session.

The session was held under provisions of North Carolina law that allow for private discussions regarding personnel matters, legal advice, and attorney-client privilege. It remains unclear what prompted the decision, and no public statements have clarified the situation.

As of Friday, Stegall was no longer acting in his role. He has served as Cary’s Town Manager since 2016. Attempts to obtain further information from the town’s leadership have not been successful.

The town’s Chief Strategy Officer declined to comment when contacted, and no timeline has been given for when more details might become available.

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The 12th Annual Toy and Food Drive organized by Smiling While Sending Hope is underway through December 4, and participating in Cary just got easier.

A reader recently reached out asking for a simpler way to get involved: "I want to participate, but I wish it were easier. I would like to be pointed to a simple link where I can donate money or find directions to a physical location to drop off items." Here's everything you need to know.

Donate Money: Here is the link to make a direct financial contribution. Every dollar helps fund care packages, family events, and year-round support programs.

Shop Online: The organization's Amazon Wish List makes donating as simple as a few clicks—just purchase an item and it ships directly to them. Every item goes straight to care packages for medically fragile children, hospital deliveries to Duke, UNC, and WakeMed, and year-round support programs. Browse and send items at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/RQJJL44S2YSO.

Drop Off in Cary: Two local businesses are serving as collection sites right here in town. Twisted Scizzors Salon, located near the intersection of Cary Parkway and High House Road at 950 High House Road #950 (phone: 919-303-7775), welcomes donations during their regular hours: Friday 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Monday through Thursday 8 a.m.–9 p.m. (Thanksgiving hours may differ).

Above and Beyond ABA Therapy at 111 Mackenan Drive (phone: 704-970-0946) is also accepting donations.

The organization is collecting new, unwrapped toys, books, crafts, and games suitable for all ages—from babies to young adults. Non-perishable food items are also needed to support local families. Please don't donate perishable items or anything that's been used.

What started as a 4-H project in 2015 has grown into a thriving nonprofit committed to supporting children and families facing chronic illnesses and special needs. Founder Katie Haynes, who lives with chronic illnesses herself, was inspired to create Smiling While Sending Hope to honor Paxton, a young boy from her church who passed away. That simple toy drive has blossomed into a powerful movement.

"No one should feel alone in their journey," the organization shares. "Living with a chronic illness or special need can feel overwhelming, but at SWSH, we believe in the power of community, kindness, and compassion."

The numbers tell the story of a community coming together. In 2023-2024, Smiling While Sending Hope delivered over 500 care packages, collected 3,500+ items through their Christmas Toy & Food Drive, filled an entire moving truck with donations for families, and hosted private events for 50-100 attendees each. Their work has been featured in eight news segments, and their hospital and Ronald McDonald House donations continue bringing smiles to patients across the Triangle.

Contributions support children and families at WakeMed Children's Hospital, UNC Children's, Duke Children's, SECU House in Chapel Hill, and the Ronald McDonald Houses in Durham and Chapel Hill. The organization works year-round to bring comfort and hope through care packages, family outings, awareness initiatives, and creative projects.

For questions about donating, contact Katie Haynes at [email protected] or visit their Facebook page.

Whether you're donating online, shopping from your couch, or dropping off items during your weekend errands, there's never been an easier time for Cary residents to spread holiday cheer to children who need it most.

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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: NXR Southeast Championship 8AM-2PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-Noon
• Saturday: Triangle Youth String Orchestra presents 7PM-8:30PM
• Sunday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival 6PM-10PM
• Monday: Knitting 101 Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Monday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival 6PM-10PM

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