Youth soccer is no stranger in Wake County. The region has long been a hotbed for the world’s beautiful game and feeds into the nearby powerhouse collegiate programs competing in the Atlanti... Read more
If a jump rope only conjures memories of playground pastimes, you’ve never seen the Apex Skip-Its performance jump rope team in action! Watching an Apex Skip-It team member practice a routin... Read more
There has been a lot of talk about the lack of funding and support for the arts in public schools. Money is tight and classes like drama and music are sometimes seen as a luxury rather than... Read more
It’s the taboo subject that nobody wants to talk about, though we’ve all thought it, heard it and said it. “Wow, he has really lost weight” or “She would be so pretty, if only she lost that... Read more
What makes a good teacher? Is a good teacher defined by test scores and grades, or are they defined by the legacy they leave behind? Mr. Robert “Bobby” Pittard spent his life serving those a... Read more
Countless teenagers dread the first day of school, especially if they’re stepping into high school for the first time. Not 14-year-old Ellie Schuler of Apex—she can’t wait to get started! Bu... Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, laughter is the best medicine. As it turns out, not only is laughter the best medicine, it is also a fantastic fundraiser. Just ask Apex High School Sophomore, Jo... Read more
On a serene street in downtown Apex there is a hidden gem. Although quiet for most of the year, in the late-night hours of the hot summer months, you can hear chants coming from the most see... Read more
Like many of her Apex High School classmates from the Class of 2017, Georgia Morgan toured the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and liked what she saw. She was particularly intrig... Read more
At first glance, welcoming a stranger to live in your home for ten months may seem like an outlandish idea. But for families in towns all around Wake County, hosting a teenage foreign exchan... Read more