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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

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Apex To Open Two New Parks

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – With this winter’s mild temperatures, residents can take advantage of two new Apex parks that are now open for play!  Apex officials will cut the ribbon on...

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Apex Electronics Recycling Event to Help Students in Need

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC---An electronics recycling event coming up this month will do more than just reduce e-waste.  An Apex resident is teaming up with Town Hall and the Kramden...

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Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Apex, North Carolina with AmericanTowns Apex Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Wake County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team up...

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AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Apex organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Apex is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

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Weekend Activities in and around Apex

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

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Eat Local! Great Resources in the Apex area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts North Carolina’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made...

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Winning the Real Estate Game in Apex in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in North Carolina  is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. ...

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An Invitation to our Apex Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Apex, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your blog...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

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Dwayne Vaughn Named Town of Apex 2011 Employee of the Year

from:Town of Apex

Life-time Apex resident and town employee Dwayne Vaughn was recognized as the 2011 Town of Apex Employee of the Year during the town’s annual holiday luncheon on December 14,...

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Newest Peakway Section Complete

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – The newest section of the Apex Peakway is schedule to open for travel next week.  The roadway is now complete between Laura Duncan Road and Old Raleigh...

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Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in North Carolina

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a North Carolina Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

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Apex Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

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Apex Community Policing Events Successful

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC---In Apex, the Police Department’s purpose is greater than just patrolling streets.  A major focus for the APD is Community Policing.  Two recent programs...

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The Power of a Single Vote - Apex Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Apex elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics is...

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Wake County Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide - Wake County

Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Wake County North Carolina area. When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the...

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Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for North Carolina NC

North Carolina Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in North Carolina. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a...

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New Tennis Program, Park Construction in the Works for Apex

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – The United States Tennis Association has served up a winner for the town of Apex.  A $10,000 grant is providing funds for much-needed resurfacing of Kelly Road...

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Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Apex and across the country. With support...

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Priorities Identified for Apex Task Force

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – Close to twenty Apex business leaders, town officials and other stakeholders gathered October 12, 2011 to discuss the hot topic of economic development.Apex Mayor...

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Apex Mayor's Economic Development Task Force Takes Shape

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC -– The roster is complete, meeting dates confirmed, agenda set.  Apex officials and business leaders are ready to tackle the topic of economic development.Apex...

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Boy Scout Troop 316 of Apex Welcomes New Scoutmaster, Honors 9/11 and Hosts Summer Court of Honor

Boy Scout Troop 316 of Apex honored outgoing Scoutmaster Brandon Smith and welcomed a new scoutmaster, Dwight Jones, to lead the troop's 90-plus scouts during the troop's Summer...

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Emergency Operations To Be Tested In Apex

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC - Apex staff will put their Emergency Operations Plan to the test during a drill this Thursday.  A mock-disaster scenario will be played out in an exercise to assess...

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Apex Bookstore, Shop Support Local Author's New Book, Mission

“Staying Crazy To Keep From Going Insane” is now available in Apex. September 30, 2011 (Cary, NC) – “Staying Crazy To Keep From Going...

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Apex Selected for New High School Site

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC---Good news came for Apex with the adoption of the Wake County Public Schools facilities plan.  A new high school will be built in town to serve Apex residents....

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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for North Carolina NC

We have the best North Carolina apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of North Carolina. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and...

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Mayor's Economic Development Task Force to Form in Apex

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC---Apex Mayor Keith Weatherly is forming a group of local business leaders to discuss economic development topics. The task force will be chaired by the Mayor and include...

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Apex Town Council Seeks Candidates To Fill Vacancy

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC -  Interested residents have until Monday, September 19th to submit applications to fill the Apex Town Council seat recently vacated by Mike Jones. The vacancy will...

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Apex Crews Respond to Effects of Irene

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – Although the Town of Apex escaped Irene’s grasp relatively unscathed, staff stood ready to assist residents.The fire department responded to several calls for...

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5.9 Earthquake felt in Apex, centered in Virginia

A rare 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit northwest Virginia sending shock waves throughout the Washington D.C. metropolitan area that were felt as far north as New York City and...

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New Playground to Open at Apex Jaycee Park

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC---During fall and spring soccer and baseball seasons, Apex Jaycee Park is alive with the sounds of cracking bats and referee whistles.   Until now, the park has...

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Apex NC Pilates Yoga

from:Harmony Pilates & Yoga Studio

Harmony Pilates & Yoga Studio is happy to be steadily approaching it's 5th year in business in Apex, NC. With steady growth from year to year and loyal clientele, the business...

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New Apex Intersection Opens For Travel

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – Apex motorists will have another option to navigate the center section of town this Friday.  The newest section of the Apex Peakway will open to traffic.Town...

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Apex ‘Donate-A-Flag’ Program A Success

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC– Apex residents demonstrated their patriotism in a big way over the past two weeks. The Town received an overwhelming response shortly after its “Donate-A-Flag”...

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Apex Hosts Development Process Workshop

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – Nine months ago, the Apex Construction Management and Planning Departments began an initiative to improve their development process.  A development process...

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Flags to Honor Apex Individuals

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – For anyone on the lookout for opportunities to honor those who have achieved a milestone, served their country or their community, or fallen in the line of duty, the...

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Donation Provides for New Apex Playground

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC---Children will soon have a new place to play, thanks to a donation by a local company.  Motiva Enterprises, LLC will present nearly $20,000 to the Citizens for Apex...

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Apex Tells The Story With New Hire

from:Town of Apex

Apex, NC – “Tell the good news!”  That’s the directive of Apex Town Manager Bruce Radford to his newest employee.  Stacie Galloway began work this month as the...

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Make a difference in Apex! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where do you start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Apex area and around the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Bev Yoakum Provides a Foundation for Children to Grow

Bev Yoakum doesn't want to keep the spotlight shining on her. After being recognized as a hero for her work in creating a unique early childhood education opportunity for the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Troy Yocum Returns Home

On April 17th 2010 Iraq War veteran Troy Yocum began his hike across the United States to raise awareness of military families in need. On September 3rd, 2011 Troy and Emmie, the...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Joanne Kouris Has Dedicated More Than Two Decades to Delivering Meals

(photo courtesy of 7News) For 21 years, Joanne Kouris has been a friendly face, faithfully delivering hot meals to elderly and home bound neighbors who are now like...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Reilly Starr Coaches Volleyball and Shares Leadership Skills

Reilly Starr is the co-founder of AllStarr Volleyball, an organization whose mission is to encourage young women to become the best athletes they can be in a sport they love:...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Kristen Parkinson Raises Money to Keep Kids Safe from Land Mines

Kristen Parkinson got involved in fundraising at an early age. When she was eight years old she participated in various events that helped raise $20,000 for a dog specially...

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July 4th fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Wake County, NC

Apex Fireworks 2011 Find July 4th Fireworks schedule, festivities and parades in Wake County, NC. Search for July 4th Restaurants, Things to do and more! If you love...

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Hurricane Irene is heading towards North Carolina, Take Shelter

With its trajectory bound for the eastern seaboard, Hurricane Irene could strike North Carolina’s Outer Banks as early as Friday night, with at-risk areas including...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Maribeth Shearer is Committed to Caring

For some residents of the senior living community where she works, Maribeth is the daughter they never had or the daughter they wish they had. More than anyone else who works at...

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AmericanTowns Heroes: Pamela Cantor Works to Turnaround Failing Schools

Dr. Pamela Cantor has been nationally recognized for her efforts to help improve the lives of children and families. She is a child psychiatrist who has been focusing on...

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