Just in case you missed the latest news, it was recently announced that Apex will be the site of North Carolina’s first free-standing children’s hospital! We’ve included excerpts from the recent press release and encourage you to follow www.apexnc.org/ncc for updates and impacts.
NC Children’s Hospital
With the goal of creating a brighter future for our children, North Carolina Children’s Health (NC Children’s) has chosen a location in Apex for its campus, which will include the only freestanding, independent children’s hospital in the Carolinas. NC Children’s, a partnership between UNC Health and Duke Health, will be built on approximately 230 acres of land at the intersection of US-1 and NC-540.
When complete, NC Children’s will bring approximately 8,000 jobs to Apex and Wake County, a 500-bed children’s hospital, a children’s outpatient care center, 103 children and adolescent behavioral health beds, and a research and education enterprise backed by the UNC and Duke schools of medicine.
The 230-acre NC Children’s campus will be seamlessly integrated into Veridea, a 1,000+ acre mixed-use community created by RXR featuring 8,000 new homes, 3.5 million square feet of retail and dining, 12 million square feet of office and research space, and a new Wake Tech Community College campus.
Over the next several months, the NC Children’s team will be focused on site planning, with a groundbreaking anticipated in 2027 and construction expected to take approximately six years.
Soulful Strength Yoga — Coming Soon
510 Upchurch Street, Suite 102
Soulful Strength is a new yoga studio brought to our community by familiar faces—Apex residents and owners of Ignite Fitness, Frank and Alexis Lech. This single-room studio, heated by 14 infrared ceiling panels for quiet, efficient heat, will accommodate 20-24 students per class.
Expect intentionally designed sequences from experienced teachers and a dedication to clear instruction. From dynamic flows to foundational practices, the classes and schedule at SSY are designed to enhance your physical practice and cultivate self-awareness through consistent effort, mindful movement, and self-compassion.
For more information or to sign up for updates, visit their website at soulfulstrengthyoga.com.
Solis Mammography — Coming Soon
5408 Apex Peakway, Suite A2
Opening this October in Olive Chapel Village shopping Center, Solis Mammography will offer screening and diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, breast biopsies, and bone density scans. You can reach them today at 833-510-9382 or at solismammo.com/north-carolina/apex.
Serafina Ristorante — Coming Soon
126 N. Salem Street
A familiar downtown Apex spot will soon be home to an “upscale Italian” restaurant. Serafina is expected to be open by August 1. Follow.serafina-ristorante.com and their social media for more.
Tempo by Hilton — Coming Soon
The Sweetwater development on Highway 64 is filling up fast and a parcel originally intended to be an office building is now going to be a hotel. The Tempo will have 125 rooms, 4,000 square feet of meeting space, a rooftop bar, and a restaurant and second bar on the main floor. Construction is expected to begin at the end of this year and the hotel could be open as early as fourth quarter of 2026.
Salem Street Pilates — Now Open
309 N. Salem Street
Downtown Apex is now home to Salem Street Pilates, an intimate studio setting for small classes. Call 303-842-1630 or check out salemstpilates.com to learn about their introductory offers and available session packs, and to book online.
Peak Paws Advanced Veterinary Hospital — Now Open
791 Haybeck Lane
Peak Paws is the first veterinary hospital in Apex to offer 24/7 urgent care and full-service rehabilitation services under one roof. They offer emergency examinations, hospitalization, diagnostic imaging, and emergency surgery as an after-hours facility (with a lab and pharmacy on-site, too) when your regular veterinarian is not available. Their staff also specializes in comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management related to a wide range of conditions—including athletic injuries and senior care.
Their emergency number is 919-605-6300. Learn more at peakpawsvet.com and on their social sites.
Mama Bird’s Ice Cream — Now Open
2700 Stokesdale Avenue, Suite 118
Mama Bird’s Ice Cream now has a second location! Stop in at their new shop in Sweetwater and enjoy one of your regular favorites or a new monthly guest flavor. mamabirdsicecream.com.
