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🌱 What’s behind Cary’s town manager being placed on paid leave?
Be sure to catch 2nd Annual Night of Jazz Fundraiser, Panther Creek High School on the Cary Patch calendar
Coffee in hand, Cary? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What’s behind Cary’s town manager being placed on paid leave?
- What looming Wake school budget cuts could mean for Cary families
- How a Cary native became the Allison Legacy Series’ all-time champion
Also on today's calendar: 2nd Annual Night of Jazz Fundraiser, Panther Creek High School and 4 more events.
Find out what's happening in Caryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Caryfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 46 and low of 31 degrees.
- Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 50, low: 34.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 56 and low of 37 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Cary leaders meet amid concern over ethics; town manager on paid leave (abc11.com) — Cary’s town manager Sean Stegall is on paid leave while town leaders quietly review ethics and gift policy concerns tied to tuition payments and travel expenses. Newly uncovered emails and records show how a councilmember’s graduate program and conference costs were initially covered with town funds, prompting a lengthy closed-door council work session. 
2. Wake County school board says district could be in for budget cuts (abc11.com) — Wake County school leaders meeting in Cary warn that the district, including Cary schools, may face significant budget cuts for the 2026-27 year as federal funding uncertainties and inflation squeeze resources. Officials say they may have to completely repurpose the existing budget, with final decisions expected in summer 2026, signaling potential impacts on local classrooms and services.
3. Ethan Elder Becomes Winningest Allison Legacy Race Series Champion; Outperforms Rookie of the Year Delaney Gray for 2025 Title (speedwaydigest.com) — A Cary native just became the winningest champion in Allison Legacy Race Series history. Driver Ethan Elder secured his third series title with six wins in 13 races, while 13-year-old LaGrange driver Delaney Gray impressed as Rookie of the Year with two victories and consistent top performances.
4. Furman soccer heads to NCAA Final Four for first time in program history (wistv.com) — Cary is hosting the NCAA men’s soccer College Cup, where Furman University’s team is making its first-ever Final Four appearance in front of a sold-out crowd. The Paladins, led by longtime coach Doug Allison in his final season, will face Washington after a string of dramatic one-goal tournament wins that have energized students, faculty, and fans.
📸 Around Cary
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cary
Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!
- Senior Breakfast
Cary High , 638 Walnut St , Cary
8:00 am - 2nd Annual Night of Jazz Fundraiser, Panther Creek High School
930 Airport Blvd , Morrisville
6:00 pm - Musical Auditions
Cary High , 638 Walnut St , Cary
8:00 am - 🎅Santa Claus is coming to Bierman Autism Centers!
Bierman Autism Centers - Cary , 15501 Weston Pkwy , Cary
10:00 am - Music & Dance Holiday Performance
Underwood Elementary , 1614 Glenwood Avenue , Raleigh
7:00 pm - Winter Art Show
Cary High , 638 Walnut St , Cary
6:00 pm - Winter Band Concert
Cary High , 638 Walnut St , Cary
7:00 pm
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Tuesday December 16
Thursday December 18
📣 Cary Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Create Your Foto Legacy
Blush Coworking (The Coven) , 201 Shannon Oaks Cir, Ste 102 , Cary
11:00 am - W/M Basketball - Home - Garner
Middle Creek High , 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue , Apex
4:00 pm - STEM for Kids
Scotts Ridge Elementary , 6601 Apex Barbecue Rd , Apex
4:00 pm - Boys'/Girls' Basketball @ Oberlin (away)
Ligon Middle , 706 E Lenoir St , Raleigh
4:00 pm - Winter Music Concert
Ligon Middle , 706 E Lenoir St , Raleigh
6:30 pm
Thursday December 11
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update: Owner found!
Anyone missing a puppy this morning? Found wondering on Cary Parkway near Silver Lake. (Nextdoor Weston Place) - This husky girl was found near Angier/Fuquay.
Person who found her says she’s well behaved, has a pink collar, looks to be well fed and is not chipped. She said she cannot keep her and will be… (Nextdoor Upchurch Farms)
- Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Cary. Apply here.
- The Home Depot, Inc. posted a job opening for Lot Associate in Cary. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cary here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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