The September Planner: Top Events in Western Wake
Look ahead with this monthly feature of Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, and Western Wake County events.
Surging Book Demand Leaves NC Libraries Struggling With Long Waitlists, Pricey Content
If you’re someone who frequents a North Carolina public library — especially in an urban area like Raleigh or Charlotte — you might be all too familiar with searching the catalog for a buzzy book, only to find the waitlist is hundreds, if not thousands, of people long.
Owed $6 Million in Overdue Utilities Balances, Apex Wants to Help Residents Pay
After a cyberattack hobbled its billing system, the town is resuming efforts to collect late payments.
The Million-Dollar Industry Built Around NC’s Affordable Housing Tax Break
A small group of lawyers, real estate brokers, and registered nonprofits are profiting from a tax break designed to support affordable housing, some raking in hundreds of thousands of dollars a year, an INDY investigation found.
Emails: Apex Mayor Questioned ‘Fairness and Accuracy’ of Audit of Town Finances
Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert called an auditor to question her about flags raised regarding unpaid utility bills and P-card spending in her firm’s external audit of the town.
Apex Plans to Close a Volunteer-Built Downtown Fire Station. A Retired Firefighter Is Leading a Campaign to Keep It Open.
Roy Moore and the town agree Fire Station 1’s future should honor its past. But how much of the 70-year-old building can be salvaged, and what it could become, is to be determined.
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.
More Apex Coverage
As Veridea Development Takes Shape, Wake Tech Plans Campus Near Growing Industries
Wake Tech is planning to relocate its Western Wake campus to Veridea in Apex to connect local residents to employment opportunities near the massive planned mixed-use development.
“Fighting the Perception”: Apex Wants You to Know Its Downtown Businesses Are Open
The Salem Streetscape project aims to make the main downtown thoroughfare more pedestrian-friendly. But recently, construction has discouraged foot traffic, leaving some businesses facing dipping sales.
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.
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.
With Dedication of White Oak Townhomes, New Affordable Housing Comes to Western Wake
Half will be designated for residents making 80% or less of the area median income.
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