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• 📰 News: Wake County Communities Hit Pause on Data Center Growth
• 📰 News: Cary Concert to Honor Jazz Legends with Modern Interpretations
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Parents across the Triangle often wonder how their teens can build meaningful leadership experience that truly stands out when applying to college.
An upcoming Hum Sub Youth Leadership Summit in Cary is designed to help students begin exploring those opportunities. The event invites students in Grades 8–11 from across the Triangle to learn about leadership, entrepreneurship, and ways young people can start building experiences that colleges value.
Parents are welcome to attend to learn more about opportunities to help their children prepare for college applications. Coming soon: 2 May 2026.
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Pastrami Tom's
Pastrami Tom's 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.
Pastrami Tom's is a fast-casual East Coast-style deli in the heart of Downtown Cary, serving up classic Reubens, Cubans, Philly cheesesteaks, handcrafted burgers, and rotating seasonal specials — all rooted in the kind of no-nonsense deli tradition you'd find up and down the Northeast corridor.
Check out their menu on their website: Pastrami Tom's
Address: 312 West Chatham Street, Suite 103, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
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Wake County Communities Hit Pause on Data Center Growth
Map showing where data centers are allowed, where there's a moratorium and where they're being discussed in Central NC.
Wake County leaders are taking measured steps as interest in data center development grows across central North Carolina. In Apex, officials approved a one-year pause on a proposed project, while Wendell enacted a moratorium through the end of 2026 despite not having any current applications.
These decisions reflect a broader effort to better understand the implications of data centers, including their effects on infrastructure, land use, and energy demand. Local leaders are opting to slow development rather than move forward without clear guidelines.
At the county level, commissioners have started discussing how to plan for and manage potential growth tied to the industry. While no formal policies are in place, the topic is becoming a priority as demand increases.
Across the region, other communities are exploring similar actions, but Wake County stands out for taking both reactive and proactive steps as it evaluates the future of data center development.
How should Wake County approach future data center development?
Cary Concert to Honor Jazz Legends with Modern Interpretations
A tribute concert celebrating "The Ladies of Swing", Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, and Sarah Vaughan will take place in Cary on April 26. The performance will be led by vocalist Maria Howell and pianist and vocalist Noel Freidline, known for their collaborative style and reinterpretation of classic jazz works.
The duo’s approach emphasizes both musical precision and spontaneity, creating performances that feel familiar yet newly imagined. Their on-stage rapport adds an engaging, conversational element that complements the music.
The event is part of the Icons of Jazz Concert Series and also serves as the annual Carol J. Wright Memorial Concert hosted by the Friends of the Page-Walker. Light refreshments will be offered during intermission.
Tickets are available for $25 through The Cary Theater box office and online platforms. The concert will be held at the Page-Walker Arts and History Center.
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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: A Starry Night In Candyland: Family Prom 6PM-8PM
• Friday: One Tribe Drum Circle & Fire Show 7PM-8:30PM
• Friday: The Big Blues Show with The Music Maker Foundation 7:30PM-9PM
• Saturday: MEAC Men's Tennis Conference Tournament (All Day)
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Cary’s Spring Daze Arts & Crafts Festival! 9AM-5PM
• Saturday: World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 10:30AM-2PM
• Saturday: Town of Apex EarthFest: Sustainable Fashion Show 12PM-4PM
• Sunday: Fido Foundations: Dog Obedience 2PM-3PM
• Sunday: Performances at the Page: Ladies of Swing 4PM-5:30PM
• Monday: Stretch and Refresh 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
The original name of Austin, the capital of Texas, was Waterloo. In 1839, the hamlet of Waterloo was selected as the new capital of the Republic of Texas and subsequently renamed to honor Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas". The site was chosen for its scenic beauty and central location, despite initial concerns about its vulnerability.
Learn more about Austin, Texas