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Apex, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • How much more will Apex homeowners pay under the new budget?
  • See how many new affordable townhomes just opened in Apex
  • How Apex families can celebrate July 4 without leaving town

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 74 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 94, low: 73.
  • Sunday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 94 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Apex homeowners face tax increase to expand public safety, utlities (wral.com) — Apex homeowners are facing a property tax increase next year, with the rate rising to 37.35 cents per $100 of value and higher utility rates also on the table. The added revenue would fund public safety staffing, fleet replacements, parks and recreation, technology upgrades, and major electric and water infrastructure as the town continues to grow.
   

2. white oak foundation townhomes affordable housing (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Apex residents now have a new 30-unit townhome community from the White Oak Foundation, with half the homes reserved as affordable housing for moderate-income households. Backed by Wake County and local partners, the project blends market-rate and affordable units and is planned as a springboard to a future senior living facility serving local housing needs.
   

3. Where to celebrate the 4th of July across the Triangle and central NC (abc11.com) — Families in Apex can look forward to games, activities, and the kid-friendly Parade of Wheels as part of this year’s Fourth of July festivities. The roundup also highlights major celebrations in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill, and other nearby towns, giving Apex residents multiple options for fireworks, parades, and festivals throughout the holiday week.
   

4. Data center moratorium fever for NC local governments (carolinapublicpress.org) — Apex is among several Triangle communities that have temporarily paused new data center projects, joining Durham, Chatham County, Orange County and others reassessing rules for these power- and water-hungry facilities. A statewide wave of moratoriums, including in Charlotte and Rowan County, reflects growing concern about how AI-driven data center growth could strain local infrastructure and neighborhoods while still promising economic benefits.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Apex

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    Saturday June 13
  • MCHS Graduation @ Raleigh Convention Center
    Middle Creek High 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NC 27539
    4:00 pm
  • "Freakier Friday" Movie [Rhythm & Reels] →
    Apex, NC Calendar, 2600 Evans Road, Apex
    7:30 pm
    • Monday June 15
  • Teacher Workday
    Crossroads FLEX 5651 Dillard Dr, Cary, NC 27518
  • Culture and Arts Advisory Board (CAAB) Monthly Meeting →
    Apex, NC Calendar, Town Hall | 73 Hunter Street 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Apex
    6:00 pm
    • Tuesday June 16
  • AM Networking sponsored by Brunswick Physical Therapy
    Apex Chamber of Commerce Brunswick Physical Therapy to Apex
    7:45 am
  • Chamber Orientation
    Apex Chamber of Commerce 220 N Salem Street Apex, NC 27502
    12:00 pm
  • Regular Town Council Work Session →
    Apex, NC Calendar, 73 Hunter Street, Apex
    3:30 pm
  • Board of Adjustment Meeting →
    Apex, NC Calendar, Town Hall | 73 Hunter Street 2nd Floor Council Chambers, Apex
    6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know someone who can help take down 7 hanging baskets from my back porch?
    I need to repot the plants before putting them back up. I'm 84 years old and my husband is 85, so we could really use a hand. I'm happy to pay for… (Nextdoor Haddon Hall)
  • Hi neighbors!
    I’ll be away from home for the next 6 weeks and am looking for someone reliable to mow our lawn while I’m gone. If you or someone you know does lawn… (Nextdoor Whitehall Manor)
  • Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Forklift Driver in Apex. Apply here.
  • Manpower posted a job opening for Shipping Associate in Apex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apex here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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