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Question: On what short story was the 1946 film "It’s a Wonderful Life" based on?

(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)

The Cary Town Band will host its annual Winterfest concert on Friday, December 12, at the Cary Arts Center. The free event runs from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. and offers a festive evening of seasonal music to mark the start of the holiday season.

This year’s Winterfest ’25 program will feature classic holiday arrangements alongside the band’s signature Christmas carol sing-along, a long-standing tradition that invites the audience to participate. Organizers promise a joyful, family-friendly atmosphere and an evening of live entertainment that has become a community favorite.

The Cary Town Band, founded in 1987, performs year-round and is known for its contributions to the town’s cultural life through formal concerts and performances at public events.

For more details, visit carytownband.org.

A fatal crash in Cary on Friday afternoon claimed the life of 15‑year‑old Lena Goff, a student at Green Hope High School. Police reported that the crash occurred when a teenage driver attempted a left turn and collided with an oncoming Jeep. Lena died at the scene, while the four other teenagers in the car were released after hospital evaluation. The driver has been charged.

Friends say Lena had been on her way to prepare for her first wrestling match, a sport she had embraced with excitement. They recalled her enthusiasm for sharing practice updates and her joy in finding an activity she loved.

Many of her friends learned of her death only hours after spending time with her the night before, and said the news came as a shock. Throughout the weekend and into Monday, despite wintry weather, students visited the crash site with flowers and remembrances.

A GoFundMe campaign supporting her family has received significant community response, raising nearly $100,000. Read full report

An early morning accident in Wake County on December 9 claimed the life of a 52-year-old driver. The incident occurred on US-64 West when the driver lost control of her pickup truck on an icy bridge and collided with a tree. Authorities identified the woman as Diane Ashley Watson of Middlesex.

An 18-year-old passenger was taken to the hospital with injuries that are not considered life-threatening. The North Carolina State Highway Patrol reported that excessive speed for the icy conditions may have played a role in the crash.

No charges will be filed, and the investigation is ongoing.

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The Cary Town Council’s upcoming regular meeting includes votes on key development proposals and a funding request to explore relocating a town facility.

Three consent agenda items involve annexation and rezoning requests. One seeks to annex and rezone a 4.33-acre property on White Oak Church Road to allow for five single-family homes. Another proposes rezoning a 0.45-acre site on Fairbanks Road for two homes with road upgrades and electric vehicle readiness.

Council will also hold a public hearing on the annexation of 2220 Jones Franklin Road to facilitate access to town water services.

A major discussion item includes a $40,000 funding request to assess future options for the Citizen’s Convenience Center, which must vacate its current railroad-owned location by the end of 2026.

The meeting will be open to the public and broadcast on Cary’s official streaming platforms.

Here are the links for streaming and accessing the agenda for the December 11, 2025, Cary Town Council meeting:

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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 ideas for the week, so plan ahead:

• Thursday: Speed Puzzling in the Park 6PM-9PM
• Thursday: Town Council Meeting (Regular) 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Holiday Cookie Exchange (ages 55+) FREE 10AM-11AM
• Friday: Holiday Potluck (ages 55+) FREE 12PM-1:30PM
• Friday: Cary Town Band presents Winterfest '25 7:30PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Santa’s Workshop 10AM-1:30PM
• Saturday: Grinch Candy Cane Hunt 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