Cary Spotlight | Issue #764

Fewer Seasonal Jobs, Scammers Target Desperate Workers, RDU Sees Early Thanksgiving Rush, Discover Mezcalito

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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Mezcalito
• 📰 News: Fewer Seasonal Jobs, Scammers Target Desperate Workers
• 📰 News: RDU Sees Early Thanksgiving Rush Amid Record Travel Forecasts
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
• 🎁 Your gift fuels local fun: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)

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Question: What is the scientific method of dating tree rings called?

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Mezcalito

Mezcalito 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.

Mezcalito in Cary serves Mexican cuisine with a Tex-Mex heart, featuring scratch-made favorites like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, molcajete, and fresh ceviches, alongside an extensive selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails in a colorful, high-energy setting.

Check out their menu on their website: Mezcalito

Address: 1102 Walnut St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

Mezcalito

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Fewer Seasonal Jobs, Scammers Target Desperate Workers

Holiday job opportunities are down significantly this year, driven in part by a shift to e-commerce, which changes the types of workers needed. As a result, scammers are targeting job seekers with fraudulent offers that often include fake checks and suspicious instructions, like buying gift cards to test store employees.

These schemes prey on people looking for extra income to manage holiday expenses. Cybersecurity professionals warn that job seekers should be cautious of any position that involves upfront payments or too-good-to-be-true offers. One red flag is receiving a check before any actual work begins.

Despite the downturn, legitimate seasonal jobs are still available. Amazon, UPS, and Dick’s Sporting Goods are among companies hiring thousands of workers for the holiday period. Walmart, Target, and Macy’s also have seasonal roles open.

Job seekers are encouraged to verify employment opportunities through official company websites and to remain alert to common scam tactics that may appear convincing, especially during the financially stressful holiday season.

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Which of these is the biggest red flag in a seasonal job offer? (Choose one)

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RDU Sees Early Thanksgiving Rush Amid Record Travel Forecasts

Thanksgiving travel is off to a strong start at Raleigh-Durham International Airport, with many passengers choosing to fly early in hopes of avoiding the expected midweek rush. Based on past travel challenges, flyers are adjusting their plans to get ahead of heavy airport and highway traffic.

AAA projects a record 81.8 million travelers nationwide this holiday, including more than 6 million who will take to the skies. The FAA predicts the busiest Thanksgiving travel period in 15 years, with over 52,000 flights scheduled for Tuesday and more than 153,000 across Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday combined.

Although RDU has not issued specific projections for the season, last year’s figures suggest around 400,000 passengers could pass through its terminals. To help ease congestion, the airport encourages travelers to book parking online in advance.

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Nov 25 - Dec 1st

🎟️ 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: Stroller Stretch and Condition 9:30AM-10:30AM
• Today: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• Wednesday: TURKEY Leg Day-Feast on Fitness 7AM-11PM
• Wednesday: Tai Chi: Downtown Cary Park 6PM-7PM
• Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!
• Thursday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• Friday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• Saturday: Yoga 9AM-10AM
• Saturday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• Sunday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• 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

The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A: Dendrochronology 🌲

This scientific method analyzes tree ring patterns to determine the age of a tree and reconstruct past climate conditions.

Learn more about Dendrochronology