The new coffee shop and gaming lounge will open August 4 in Holly Springs.
Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen
Sarah Day Owen Wiskirchen is the head of newsletters for The Assembly Network and editor of The Line.
Posted inEducation
The Newest High School in Holly Springs is in a Surprising Location–An Office Park
Pine Springs Preparatory Academy, an independent charter school, will have its inaugural ninth grade class starting this fall, nestled among Holly Springs’ growing biotech companies.
Posted inEvents
The August Planner: Top Events in Western Wake
Look ahead with this monthly feature of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Western Wake County events.
Posted inArt
Take an Art Scavenger Hunt
New temporary public art pieces by Lisa Gaither are popping up around Downtown Cary in celebration of 50 years of the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival.
Posted inFood & Drink
Groovy Duck Bakery Opens in Apex. Here’s What to Order First.
The highly anticipated bakery in Downtown Apex, at the corner of North Salem and East Chatham Streets, is now open.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Morrisville Named All-America City for Civic Engagement Efforts
Morrisville was named one of 10 All-America Cities for its efforts to meet its growing population through community engagement.Â
Posted inEvents
The July Planner: Top Events in Western Wake
In July 2026, top events include Fourth of July celebrations, America’s 250th anniversary events, family dance parties, free outdoor music, and more.Â
Posted inCulture
The Arcane Books and Speakeasy Moves into The Williams House in Downtown Cary
By adding a bookstore, food, and more event programming, new owners of The Arcane plan to enhance the popular Downtown Cary third place.
Posted inCommunity
Apex Changes Fourth of July Celebrations Amid Salem Street Construction
As Apex moves July 4 traditions to another event this year, the town council is working on how to handle Salem Street’s next big tradition: the Christmas parade.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Give Input On the Future of Trash
The South Wake Landfill is expected to be full by 2045, and Wake County is studying its options for future waste disposal as Wake County grows.
