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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 🍽️ Discover Cary: Academy Street Bistro Reviews
• 📰 News: Community Weighs In on Wake County’s New Emergency Call System
• 📰 News: Gift Cards and Good Cause in Cary
• 😉 Meme of the Day – Start Your Day with a Smile
• 🎁 Support the businesses that support Cary: Show your support
• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Academy Street Bistro Reviews
Academy Street Bistro 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.
Academy Street Bistro in downtown Cary offers casual fine dining with a unique take on American Italian cuisine, featuring eclectic worldwide dishes made with fresh, local ingredients and all-natural meats in an inviting bistro atmosphere.
Check out their menu on their website: Academy Street Bistro
Address: 200 S Academy St, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
Reader Poll Results
Academy Street Bistro (66 Votes)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Love this place! (48)
🟨🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ 😊😊😊 I might give it a try (18)
Cary Spotlight Reader’s Feedback:
“Calamari is fantastic!” “The mussels in the white wine sauce are the best around!”
“Love the mussels in white wine sauce and their half price bottle of wine specials. Great service.”
“Nice place, bar area and outdoor seating. But way too pricey. ”
“The owner Joe, The Wait staff and Bartenders and the mussels!!”
“Great location Very interesting menu Never had anything I didn’t love”
“It’s an intimate atmosphere with personalized service and delicious food. Academy Street Bistro is an awesome dining experience! ””
Academy Street Bistro
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Community Weighs In on Wake County’s New Emergency Call System
Wake County EMS is moving to a four tier emergency call system as daily demand reaches about 400 calls and continues to grow. The new structure replaces a largely first come, first served model with one that ranks calls by medical urgency.
Under the plan, E1 calls involving life threatening emergencies will receive the fastest response, while lower priority calls such as routine transports and illness related concerns will have longer target times or be routed through a nursing advice line. Officials say only about 10 percent of calls qualify as the highest priority.
The change has prompted questions from residents concerned about potential delays in serious but less obvious medical situations. EMS leaders say dispatchers will rely on structured questioning and default to sending help when information is unclear.
The department will also limit the use of lights and sirens to the most critical calls, citing safety concerns. The new system will roll out in phases, with additional public meetings planned.
Just curious…
Wake County EMS will begin prioritizing 911 calls by severity in April. Do you support this change?
Gift Cards and Good Cause in Cary
The Cary Police Department is partnering with The Blood Connection to hold a blood drive on Feb. 28 at its Walker Street location. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and aims to support Special Olympics North Carolina.
Donors will receive $30 in rewards that can be redeemed for an e gift card and will be offered complimentary gourmet snacks. The Blood Connection will also donate $10 per donor to the statewide nonprofit.
While walk ups are accepted, organizers encourage advance registration to help anticipate demand. Eligibility requirements include a minimum age of 16, a weight of at least 110 pounds and, for minors, written parental consent.
Participants are encouraged to hydrate, eat beforehand and bring a valid photo ID. Blood may be donated every 56 days, and rewards expire after 30 days.
Just curious…
Would you consider donating blood at a local community event like the Cary Police Department drive?
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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: PONDER Program: Birds of a Feather 10:30AM-12PM
• Friday: Nature in Love 2PM-3PM
• Friday: Game Night with Black and Nerdy Gamers 6PM-10PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 9AM-12PM
• Saturday: Blood Drive with the Cary Police Department 9AM-2PM
• Saturday: Youth Advocacy Summit 9AM-3PM
• Saturday: The Story of Love and Resilience 7PM-9:30PM
• Sunday: Cary Players presents Fortune or Fate 3PM-5PM
• Monday: Pot-a-Plant Workshop 6:30 PM-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) American Telephone and Telegraph Company
AT&T stands for American Telephone and Telegraph Company. Founded in 1885 by Alexander Graham Bell to operate the first long-distance network, the name represents its origins as the primary telephone provider in the United States.
It originated as the long-distance subsidiary of the Bell Telephone Company. The company laid the foundation for long-distance telephone services in the US.
Learn more about the History of AT&T