🧭 Here’s what’s in today’s issue:
• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: SAAP Reviews
• 📰 News: Teenager Dies After Two-Car Wreck at Cary Intersection
• 📰 Scrollback: Cary Drivers Share Winter Road Strategies
• 😄 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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Question: The Equality State is the official nickname of which state?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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SAAP Reviews
SAAP 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
SAAP (18 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (12)
🟨🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (6)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“The food is always fresh & delicious!!!” “Great food on very interesting menu and excellent service.”
“Not only is the food delicious, but the service was exceptional. I have an allergy, and they kindly shared dishes that would work for me.”
“The summer rolls are perfection!”
“Food was delicious. We had dinner there when they first opened. Only drawback was the noise level was loud which made it difficult to hear the server and have a conversation at the table.”
SAAP
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Teenager Dies After Two-Car Wreck at Cary Intersection
A teenager died Friday afternoon following a two-vehicle collision at a Cary intersection, according to police.
The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. at the intersection of Louis Stephens Drive and Morrisville Parkway. A preliminary investigation indicated that the driver of a green Honda Civic failed to yield while attempting a left turn onto Louis Stephens Drive and was struck by a blue Jeep Cherokee.
A teenage passenger in the Civic sustained critical injuries and was taken to a hospital, where they later died. Authorities confirmed the passenger was under 18 years old.
As of early Friday evening, police remained at the scene to continue their investigation and urged drivers to use caution in the area.
Just curious…
How concerned are you about traffic safety at intersections in Cary?
We’re rewinding the feed to spotlight a standout moment, story, or snapshot from Cary’s past. Let’s scroll back and see…
Cary Drivers Share Winter Road Strategies
As winter weather approaches central North Carolina, Cary Spotlight readers shared how they handle snowy or icy roads:
🛻 46% stay home whenever possible, putting safety first
❄️ 25% drive but with extra caution and preparation
🚫 18% avoid driving in icy or snowy conditions altogether
🌐 7% don’t change their routine and drive as usual
🚌 0% rely on ride services, transit, or friends
💬 4% selected “Other,” including one confident New Englander
Nearly half of Cary readers avoid winter driving entirely, and most take extra precautions when they do venture out, with very few relying on outside transportation or maintaining normal habits. A small group selected “Other,” with least one person noting their experience handling tougher winter conditions in New England.
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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 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Arthritis Foundation: Jingle Bell Run 5K 9AM-2PM
• Saturday: Tree Lighting Celebration 9AM-8PM
• Sunday: Gingerbread House Competition and Stroll ALL DAY
• Sunday: Sunday Sound Bath 4PM-5:30PM
• Monday: 2025 Gifting Tree Project ALL DAY
• Monday: Winter Cookie Decorating Workshop 6:30PM-8:30PM
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: Wyoming
The state nicknamed "The Equality State" (often referred to as "Equity State") is Wyoming, a name earned for being the first territory to grant women the right to vote in 1869, long before the national 19th Amendment, and for its motto, "Equal Rights".
Learn more about Wyoming