N&O Parent Company Releases 2nd Quarter Financials

The McClatchy Company — which owns the Raleigh News & Observer, the largest newspaper in Wake County and publisher of Apex-friendly The Cary News — reported net income from continuing operations in the second quarter of 2008 of $20.1 million, or 24 cents per share. (This is down from $34.5 million, or 42 cents per [...]

Apex Approves 14% Increase in Electric Rates for Businesses, Residents

At a recent Town Council meeting, Apex leaders approved a 14% increase in the electric rate for residents and businesses. The increase was not on the agenda by name, but was offered via a motion issued during the “New Business” portion of the meeting agenda. The motion — to approve adjustments in electric service rate [...]

Pure Expressions Photography Hires Jennifer Vroom as Lead Wedding Photographer

Speech Pathologist by day, photographer by night — Jennifer Vroom has joined the Pure Expressions Photography team as a Lead Wedding Photographer.
Educated at Appalachian State University and UNC Chapel Hill, Jennifer’s an artist by talent, experience and even more education via the NY Institute of Photography. It’s not only photography that has Jennifer jumping with [...]

Local Group Donates to Charity

The Apex Herald is reporting that the Apex Newcomers and Friends Club donated $1,000 to the Western Wake Crisis Ministry and $1,000 to Horse and Buddy, in addition to giving $200 to the Apex Chamber of Commerce for its Book Bag Bonanza.

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Laura Kelly’s “Summer” Now Available at Kidzpiks

In April, it was announced that, Kidzpiks, a new children’s photography studio which opened in January 2008 would feature photographic backdrops designed by Laura Kelly Designs. All of the backgrounds feature the unique artwork and style that has made Laura Kelly a household name. “They are not your average photography studio backgrounds. They are vibrant, [...]

The Rusty Bucket Receives Top Honors from National Publication

Country Business magazine, a 25,000-circulation trade publication for the retail gift and home décor industry, has named The Rusty Bucket in Apex, North Carolina, its “2007 Retailer of the Year”. The Rusty Bucket was chosen for the award based on the incredible atmosphere and unique space that owners Pam and Mack Thorpe have [...]

Linder Chiropractic Publishes Health Minute

The following is an educational piece submitted by Linder Chiropractic:
You’re in a car, relaxed, waiting at a stoplight. Suddenly you hear a screeching of tires behind you and the harsh sound of metal hitting metal. In the split second before you can brace yourself, you feel your car moving forward from some unseen force! You’ve [...]

North Salem Street Re-Surfacing Work Underway, More Planned

Per the North Carolina Department of Transportation Division Five Office, North Salem Street, starting at the intersection of Hunter Street and proceeding north to the US Hwy. 64 overpass, is currently scheduled to be re-surfaced in the spring of 2009. An advance engineering crew will be inspecting the section and performing preliminary patching of the [...]

July 10 Public Workshop Centers on Peakway Construction Plans

Town of Apex staff will be available Thursday July 10th, 2008 at Apex Town Hall, 1st Floor Training Room (next to the Finance Department) from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM to answer questions and receive comments on the preliminary plans for the Apex Peakway from North Salem Street eastward to New Dover Road. Construction is [...]

July 14 Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning

Pursuant to the provisions of North Carolina Statutes Section 160A-364 and to ordinances of the Town of Apex, notice is hereby given of a public hearing before the Planning Board of the Town of Apex on Monday, July 14, 2008 at 4:30 P.M. This hearing will be held in the Apex Town Hall Council Chambers, [...]

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