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Question: Who is the first African American celebrity chef and perhaps the inventor of the Saratoga style potato chips?
A) George Speck B) Gregory Peck C) Martin Von Chip
(Answer at the bottom of the newsletter.)
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Sushi-Thai Cary
Sushi-Thai Cary is one of the local food places nominated by Cary Spotlight's readers for our Discover Cary project. If you've had a chance to sample their food, feel free to share your opinion below.
Sushi-Thai Cary in Cary, NC, is a beloved local staple serving the Triangle's largest variety of Japanese and Thai cuisine under one roof, from fresh hand-crafted sushi rolls and teriyaki to pad thai, curries, and drunken noodles — all in a relaxed, no-fuss setting that keeps regulars coming back year after year.
Check out their menu on their website: Sushi-Thai Cary
Address: 106 Kilmayne Dr, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Sushi-Thai Cary
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Mama Edna’s Thrift Shop
📍 1393 Maynard Rd SE Cary, NC 27511 | ☎ 919- 649-0678
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Early Voting Underway in Cary, Traffic Expected Near Polling Sites
Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election is taking place across Wake and Chatham counties through February 28, with multiple sites offering extended weekday and weekend hours. In Cary, Wake County voters can cast ballots at the Herb Young Community Center.
Officials are advising residents to plan for heavier pedestrian and vehicle traffic near early voting sites and again on Election Day, March 3. Voters visiting the Cary location are encouraged to use the lower levels of the parking deck, which are typically the most available.
North Carolina voters must present a valid photo ID to vote. Both counties provide online tools to help residents find polling places, review hours, check wait times, and access sample ballots and registration information.
Wake County operates wakevotesearly.com to provide a full list of early voting locations, daily hours, and bus routes, along with an interactive map, live wait times, and information about same-day registration.
March 3 is the statewide Primary Election Day; a full list of locations, hours, and more is available at wake.gov/election and chathamcountync.gov/elections.
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Mayor Weinbrecht to Deliver 2026 State of Cary Address March 5
Cary will host its 2026 State of Cary address on Thursday, March 5, at Town Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and the presentation begins at 6 p.m., followed by a live Q&A session. The event is free and open to the public.
Mayor Harold Weinbrecht will provide an annual update on the town’s progress and outline priorities for the year ahead. The address will cover leadership changes, economic conditions, infrastructure and development, sustainability initiatives, housing, parks and sports venues, and long-term planning efforts.
Residents who cannot attend in person can watch live on Cary TV, online at carync.tv, or through the Town’s social media channels. A recorded version will also be made available for on-demand viewing.
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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:
• 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
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 10AM-11AM
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The Answer to the Cary Spotlight Hook Trivia Question 👇👇👇
A) George Speck
George Speck (aka George Crum), a famed chef of Native American and Black heritage, may have invented the potato chip in Saratoga Springs, NY.
In his lifetime, Crum was widely known across the U.S. and celebrated for his brook trout, lake bass, woodcock and partridge, among other dishes—making him perhaps the first celebrity chef in America.
Learn more about George Speck