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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 📰 News: Wake County EMS Adopts Tiered 911 Response
• 📰 News: Future of Black History Program to Highlight Resilience in Cary
• 📰 News: NC Lawmakers Weigh Property Tax Limits
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Question: In which US state is the General Sherman Tree located?
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Wake County EMS Adopts Tiered 911 Response
Wake County EMS is transitioning to a priority-based dispatch system in April to better manage growing demand and ensure the most critical patients receive immediate care. The county’s rapid population growth, adding about 70 residents daily, has increased pressure on emergency services that already handle roughly 400 calls each day.
Under the new system, 911 calls will be ranked from Level 1 to Level 4 based on severity. Life-threatening emergencies will receive the fastest response, while non-urgent calls, such as minor illnesses or nursing home transfers, may wait longer.
The agency is also limiting the use of lights and sirens to the most serious emergencies. Officials say emergency driving carries a heightened risk of fatal crashes and should be reserved for situations where time is most critical.
Community meetings to discuss the new protocols will begin Feb. 25. Read Full Report
Just curious…
Wake County EMS will begin prioritizing 911 calls by severity in April. Do you support this change?
Future of Black History Program to Highlight Resilience in Cary
The Future of Black History program will be held Feb. 21 from 1 to 3 p.m. at DCP Academy Pavilion under the theme “The Brilliance of Resilience.” The event is designed to celebrate the enduring strength, creativity and impact of Black Americans throughout history.
The program will feature a keynote address by historian Yohuru Williams, whose work focuses on the Civil Rights Movement and social justice. Attendees will also hear from Sherita Walton during a moderated conversation on leadership and perseverance.
The afternoon includes musical performances, audience Q&A sessions and closing remarks. Organizers say the event is intended for students, educators, civic groups, faith communities and local families.
Admission is free, but reservations are required. Walk-ins will be accommodated if space permits. Get Event Info
NC Lawmakers Weigh Property Tax Limits
Property taxes in North Carolina are set and spent by local governments, but state lawmakers are now examining whether to impose limits amid rising homeowner complaints. The renewed interest comes as federal spending cuts shift more costs for education, health care and other programs to state and local governments.
Experts told legislators that the impact of federal reductions will vary. Rural counties, which rely more heavily on federal aid, may struggle more, while growing urban counties face mounting infrastructure costs. Concerns have also emerged about reduced federal reimbursements for Hurricane Helene recovery in western North Carolina.
Both the state House and Senate have launched committees to study possible changes. One proposal would cap annual growth in property tax revenue from existing properties, automatically lowering tax rates if property values rise beyond a set limit, while allowing voters to approve increases if needed.
Any legislative action could significantly alter the traditional division of authority between the state and local governments. Read Full Report
Do you think the state legislature should place limits on how much local governments can raise property taxes?
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🎟️ 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:
• Thursday: Art Cart 12PM-3PM
• Thursday: Zumba 6PM-7PM
• Friday: Pressed Floral Frames 6PM-7PM
• Friday: Cary Town Band presents Legends and Landscapes 7:30PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Good Hope Farm Volunteer Workday 9AM-11AM
• Saturday: The Future of Black History 1PM-3PM
• Saturday: Cary Players presents Fortune or Fate 7:30PM-9:30PM
• Sunday: Cary Players presents Fortune or Fate 3PM-5PM
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: California
The General Sherman Tree is located in the U.S. state of California. Specifically, this giant sequoia is found within the Giant Forest of Sequoia National Park in Tulare County. It is recognized as the world's largest living single-stem tree by volume
For more information, visit: General Sherman Tree