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• 📰 News: International Soccer Event Brings Teams and Fans Back to Cary
• 📰 News: Swiss Drugmaker Novartis to Build Pharmaceutical Plant
• 😉 Meme of the Day – Start Your Day with a Smile
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• 📅 Events: Upcoming Events (Top Picks)
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Vino & Tap
Vino & Tap 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 drinks, feel free to share your opinion below.
Vino & Tap is a relaxed wine bar set inside a historic Craftsman-style home in the heart of Downtown Cary, offering champagne cocktails, wines by the glass and bottle, and a curated craft beer tap program in a warm, welcoming setting steps from Downtown Cary Park.
Check out their menu on their website: Vino & Tap
Address: 307 South Academy Street, Cary, NC 27511 | Get Directions
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International Soccer Event Brings Teams and Fans Back to Cary
Cary is once again hosting a major international soccer tournament that draws teams and fans from around the world. The Soccer Tournament (TST) 2026: May 27-June 1.
The six-day event features a seven-on-seven format and takes place at WakeMed Soccer Park, creating a fast-paced and fan-friendly atmosphere.
This year’s tournament includes men’s and women’s brackets, as well as a new mixed competition where players compete together for a $1 million prize. The Cary Cup will also return, giving youth teams a chance to compete on a prominent stage.
Local leaders say the event showcases Cary’s appeal as both a sports destination and a place to visit, with attractions ranging from downtown amenities to parks and greenways.
Get tickets, schedule and team info at tst7v7.com
Cary is welcoming back a global soccer tournament with new competitions this year. Are you planning to check it out?
Swiss Drugmaker Novartis to Build Pharmaceutical Plant
Novartis announced plans to build a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Morrisville, adding to its growing presence in North Carolina and the United States.
The 56,200-square-foot site will focus on producing active pharmaceutical ingredients for solid-dose medicines, including tablets and capsules, as well as RNA-based therapeutics.
The facility is part of a $23 billion U.S. investment by Novartis aimed at expanding domestic manufacturing, research and development. Once complete, the company will have five facilities across three sites in North Carolina.
Novartis has not yet released a timeline for the Morrisville project or details about expected hiring.
Novartis is expanding its footprint in Morrisville with a new pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. What do you think this means for the region?
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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: 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