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Question: Cary ranks among the most educated towns in North Carolina. What percentage of its adults have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher?
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Colletta
Colletta 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.
Colletta in Cary, NC, is a polished yet inviting Italian restaurant at Fenton, offering house-made pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and family-style dishes crafted from seasonal ingredients in a warm, modern setting.
Check out their menu on their website: Colletta
Address: 1 Fenton Main St Suite 170, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
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Cary Appoints Interim Town Manager After Sudden Resignation
After placing Town Manager Sean Stegall on administrative leave in November, Cary officials accepted his resignation during an emergency meeting Monday and named Deputy Town Manager Russ Overton as his interim replacement. Stegall, who served in the role since 2016, will receive nearly $195,000 in severance pay.
The decision to place Stegall on leave followed a closed Town Council session citing personnel considerations and legal confidentiality. The council did not publicly disclose specific reasons for the move.
Overton, a longtime Cary employee, has held various roles since joining the town in 1998. His appointment is intended to ensure continuity and stability during the leadership transition.
Meanwhile, the Office of the State Auditor is conducting a preliminary review of Cary's municipal policies, though no further details have been released.
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Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker Suite Comes to Cary Arts Center Dec. 19
On December 19, 2025, the Cary Ballet Company will stage a sensory-friendly version of The Nutcracker Suite at the Cary Arts Center. This one-hour narrated performance begins at 11 a.m. and is ideal for children and those new to ballet. The production offers a behind-the-scenes experience, starting with a mini class and a bare stage, followed by a transformation into the full ballet.
To ensure a comfortable environment for attendees with sensory sensitivities, the show will feature softer music, dimmed lighting, and a quiet space in the lobby for breaks. These adjustments make the performance more inclusive while preserving the essence of the holiday classic.
Tickets for the show are priced at $32 and can be purchased through RecTrac starting October 10. A companion event, the Ballerina Tea, will be hosted at The Gathering Place in Downtown Cary Park, with separate ticket sales beginning November 30.
The event is part of Cary’s broader effort to provide arts programming that welcomes all audiences, including those who may benefit from a more relaxed performance setting.
What best describes your interest in the Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker Suite?
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Dec 16 - Dec 21
🎟️ 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: 2025 Gifting Tree Project ALL DAY
• Today: Hanukkah Menorah Lighting 5:30PM-6:30PM
• Wednesday: Tai Chi: Downtown Cary Park 6PM-7PM
• Wednesday: NC Chinese Lantern Festival 6PM
• Thursday: Art Cart 12PM-3PM
• Thursday: Cary Ballet Company present "The Nutcracker Suite" 6PM-7PM
• Friday: Cary Ballet Company present "Sensory Friendly Nutcracker Suite" 11AM-12PM
• Friday: Cary Night Market 5PM-9PM
• Friday: Photos with Santa 5PM-9PM
• Saturday: Blood Drive with the Cary Police Department 9AM-4PM
• Saturday: Good Hope Farm Monthly Volunteer Workday 9AM-11AM
• Saturday: Cary Ballet Company present "The Nutcracker Suite" 7PM-9PM
• Sunday: 2025 Gifting Tree Project ALL DAY
• Sunday: Holiday Teen Zine Party 4PM-7PM
• Sunday: Cary Ballet Company present "The Nutcracker Suite" 5:30PM-7:30PM
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: 68.4% of adults in Cary hold a bachelor’s degree or higher.
This makes Cary one of the most educated communities in the United States, frequently recognized for its highly skilled workforce, strong economy, and exceptional quality of life. Its proximity to major universities and tech hubs contributes to consistently high rankings in livability and job markets.
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