🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:

• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Taipei 101 Reviews
• 📰 News: GoCary Adds Holiday Lights Loop on Tuesday Evenings
• 📰 Scrollback: NC State Dominates Pre-Game Picks
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for laughs
• ❤️ Some stories are worth revisiting: Show Your Support
• 📅 Events: Weekend Events Preview (Top Picks)

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Taipei 101 Reviews

Taipei 101 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.

Taipei 101 in Cary serves authentic Taiwanese and Szechuan cuisine with bold flavors, featuring signature dishes like beef scallion pancakes, soup dumplings, and spicy griddle specialties in a casual, no-frills setting.

Check out their menu on their website: Taipei 101

Address: 121 E Chatham St, Ste A, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions

Reader Poll Results

Taipei 101 (17 Votes)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (10)
🟨🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (7)

Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“REAL Chinese food. Reminds me of the dishes we had in China. If you like to try dishes that are different from "American Chinese food" this is a great place to go.”

“The food is excellent, with many authentic dishes on the menu. Food is delivered as prepared and is steaming hot on arrival. The sautéed green beans are a delight. ”

“Have been many times; always delicious!”

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GoCary Adds Holiday Lights Loop on Tuesday Evenings

GoCary is inviting residents and visitors to experience the holiday season in downtown Cary with fare-free evening rides on its Downtown Loop every Tuesday from December 2 to December 23. The special service runs from 6 to 8 p.m. and features festive music, seasonal decorations, and small giveaways to add a cheerful touch to the ride.

The holiday Loop includes 13 downtown stops, allowing passengers to explore the town’s Heart of the Holidays celebration at their own pace. Downtown Cary will be brightly lit and full of seasonal activities, making this a festive and convenient way to take in the sights.

Free parking is available at Town Hall, with a Loop stop located just outside the deck. No tickets or reservations are required—riders can board at any Loop stop during service hours.

Outside of the special Tuesday rides, GoCary’s Downtown Loop will maintain its regular Thursday through Sunday schedule throughout the holiday season.

Learn more: https://gocary.org/news/holiday-magic-gocarys-downtown-loop

Just curious…

We’re rewinding the feed to spotlight a standout moment, story, or snapshot from Cary’s past. Let’s scroll back and see…

NC State Dominates Pre-Game Picks

Ahead of tonight’s final regular-season showdown between North Carolina and NC State, readers made their loyalties clear:

• 🐺 80% are backing NC State to win

• 🐏 15% are supporting UNC

• 🤷 5% say they don’t watch football or don’t care who wins

Despite UNC’s historical edge, readers overwhelmingly support NC State, echoing the Wolfpack’s recent dominance in the rivalry and strong finish to the season.

NC State enters the matchup as the favorite and has momentum on their side, having won four straight against the Tar Heels. Can they make it five? A victory would tie the longest winning streak in the rivalry's history for the Wolfpack.

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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: Yoga 9AM-10AM
• Saturday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• Sunday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival  6PM
• 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