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• 🧠 Trivia Challenge: Spotlight Hook
• 📰 News: Cary Man Wins Record $1.5 Million Fast Play Jackpot
• 📰 News: Cary Leaders Set to Review Housing Plans and Major Event Support
• ⚽ Sports: Courage Hold Strong for Road Win in Houston
• 😄 Meme of the Day – Just for Laughs
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Cary Man Wins Record $1.5 Million Fast Play Jackpot
A Cary man won the largest Fast Play jackpot in North Carolina Lottery history after buying a $20 ticket at a Publix on Kildaire Farm Road.
Montford Faulkner won $1,578,846 with a Jackpot 777 ticket purchased on Feb. 3, according to the North Carolina Education Lottery.
The Fast Play jackpot stood at $1,378,846 when Faulkner won. His ticket also included an additional $200,000 cash prize.
Faulkner claimed his prize Friday at lottery headquarters. After required state and federal tax withholdings, he took home $1,136,933.
Lottery officials said 14 Fast Play games currently offer a bonus jackpot. The jackpots grow with each ticket sold until a winning ticket is purchased.
What would you do if you won $1.5 million from a $20 lottery ticket?
Cary Leaders Set to Review Housing Plans and Major Event Support
Cary Town Council will meet April 30 for a regular session that includes a wide range of decisions on housing, infrastructure, and community investment.
The meeting will begin with several recognitions and proclamations, followed by a public comment period where residents can address the council on town-related issues.
Council members are expected to vote on a consent agenda that includes funding for a property purchase to expand utility operations, consideration of joining a new opioid settlement agreement, and early steps toward creating a South Hills municipal service district aimed at revitalization.
A series of public hearings will focus on housing and development, including a proposed $3 million community development funding plan, multiple rezoning and annexation requests, and updates to Cary’s long-term planning framework. Officials will also review potential changes to the town’s bike plan and land development rules.
The agenda concludes with discussion of funding tied to major events, including support connected to the Soccer Tournament at WakeMed Soccer Park.
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Courage Hold Strong for Road Win in Houston
The North Carolina Courage picked up a tough road victory Saturday, beating the Houston Dash 1-0 in a hard-fought match. A first-half goal and a strong defensive finish helped Cary’s NWSL side keep climbing.
Weekend Highlights:
Ashley Sanchez scored just before halftime, netting her fourth goal of the season to lift the Courage to a 1-0 win.
Manaka Matsukubo assisted the goal, giving her a goal contribution in five straight matches with six goals and one assist during that run.
After a 78th-minute red card, the Courage played down a player, but Kailen Sheridan made two big saves and Maycee Bell added 14 clearances to protect the lead.
Chioma Okafor made her professional debut, subbing in during the 62nd minute for a special career milestone.
Another gritty win, another big weekend reminder that Cary is a serious soccer town.
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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:
• Today: Art Cart with The Scrap Exchange 10AM-2PM
• Today: Spring Bloomers and Magical Creatures 8AM-9AM
• Today: The Wand Chooses the Wizard 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Wednesday: International Day of Dance 10AM-8:15PM
• Wednesday: Tai Chi: Downtown Cary Park 6:30PM-7:30PM
• Thursday: Dungeons & Dragons 6PM-10PM
• Thursday: Town Council Regular Meeting 6:30PM-8:30PM
• Friday: Bands, Bites, and Boats 5:30PM-7:30PM
• Friday: Cary Town Band presents That Big Band Sound 7:30PM-9PM
• Saturday: Cary Farmers Market 8AM-12PM
• Saturday: Cary Dog Daze and Pet Expo 10AM-3PM
• Saturday: Wands and Wonder: Celebrating Worlds of Wizardry 4PM-10:30PM
• Saturday: Shakespeare in the Parks: "As You Like It" 6PM
• Saturday: NC Courage vs Kansas City Current 6:30PM
• Sunday: Friends of the Page-Walker Herbfest 12PM-4PM
• Sunday: Fido Foundations: Dog Obedience 2PM-3PM
• Sunday: Sunday Sound Bath 4PM-5:30PM
• Monday: Anime and Manga Drawing Workshop 6:30PM-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: None
Fleas have zero wings. They are entirely wingless parasites that evolved to lose their wings, adapting instead to jump and move through host fur.
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