At the junction of New Hill-Olive Chapel Road and Old US 1 lies another piece of local history. While Troy’s Motor Court and Tea Room is no longer welcoming guests, the fuel and the food and... Read more
As Professor Penelope J. Corfield once said, “Why on earth does it matter what happened long ago?” The simple answer: history is inescapable. In Apex, like so many other southern towns and v... Read more
It happens at the library! From story time for the kids to helping put your resume together and even practicing for that all important job interview. If it’s been a while since you’ve been t... Read more
When was the last time you were in the Peak of Good Living for PeakFest? Go all in with Apex during the sesquicentennial celebration to discover for yourself why this festival is one of the... Read more
It’s time to go all in with Apex by celebrating the Town’s 150th year since it was incorporated by the NC General Assembly on February 28, 1873. One-hundred and fifty years – as Mayor... Read more
February 28, 2023 marked the 150th anniversary of incorporation for the Town of Apex. With such a momentous occasion, the Town of Apex has created a yearlong celebration that runs through Fe... Read more
As Apex grows and expands, the need for more public schools grows, too. Voters likely noted the bond on the ballot this year. Whether this $530.7 million bond passed or not, new construction... Read more
People love a good ghost story, especially this time of year. But, this is a bit of an unconventional ghost story. You see, history, like ghosts, lingers in the air, in the soil, on the stre... Read more
Remember summer reading? Going to the library, picking out books, the cycle of returning them and picking out another pile. Starting another adventure or mystery. Staying up late reading; ju... Read more
Toby and Warren Holleman took their mother and father’s love for oral traditions, old stories and historic events and transformed them into a tribute to the town, its people and perhaps, mos... Read more