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Lights on Holt Road Information

Each year, a private residence on Holt Road puts on a large light display for public viewing. While this is not an activity organized by the town, the Apex Police Department actively works to ease the impact on traffic during viewing times. The homeowner ...

Tim Herman Appointed as Apex Fire Chief

Tim Herman is on board as the new Apex Fire Chief, after several rounds of screenings, interviews, and an intensive 2-day assessment center where candidates participated in role-plays, presentations, and written exercises designed to assess the skills and...

John Mullis Hired as New Public Works Director

The town’s new Public Works Director, John Mullis, brings a wealth of experience in municipal services. Most recently serving with the Town of Holly Springs, Mullis is an accomplished leader with experience in long-range infrastructure planning,...

Apex Launches New Bus Service with GoApex Route 1

July 26, 2022

Beginning July 30^th, the Town of Apex will provide a new, free way to ‘reach the peak’ through the GoApex Route 1 bus service.

 GoApex Route 1 is the town’s first local bus service, and will follow a fixe...

Apex’s First DEI Director Brings Community Engagement Experience

March 8, 2022

The Town of Apex strives to be a place where all are welcome. To that end, the town’s ever Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Director is now on the job.  

Linda Graham Jones joined the town on February 21st. She has for the C...

Apex Electric Utilities Department Launches Customer Survey

Town of Apex Electric Utilities department will be conducting residential and customer surveys beginning February 28, 2022. Surveys will be conducted online and by phone as part of a long-term planning study. The survey helps record feedback from resident...

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Grand Opening of Apex Senior Center

The grand opening of the Apex Senior Center was held November 1st with a ribbon cutting at 6pm, followed by building tours and live bluegrass music. The expansive 28,000 square foot facility offers 1.5 stories of “home away from home” ...

Apex Announces Selection of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Director

A familiar face will lead the Apex Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department with the appointment of long-time employee, Craig Setzer, as Director.

Selected as the town’s Employee of the Year in 2018, Setzer has been with Apex since 20...

Non-Discrimination Ordinance Adopted by Apex Town Council

At their June 8^th meeting, the Apex Town Council unanimously adopted a comprehensive Non-Discrimination Ordinance with the goal of actively welcoming and protecting all who reside, work, do business, and visit Apex.

The ordinance prohibits discrimination a...

Chief Selected for Apex Police Department

After a nationwide search, Jason Armstrong has been selected as the next Apex Police Chief.

Developmental Associates consulting firm led the search for this position. With a heavy emphasis on community engagement early on in the process, the consultants ga...

Apex Announces Inaugural Sculpture Walk in Downtown Apex

Nine sculptures are on display throughout downtown Apex as the town kicks off an inaugural Apex Sculpture Walk. Presented and organized by the Apex Public Art Committee, sculptures were selected from over 35 submissions.

Apex Public Art Committee Chair, To...

Substance Misuse Task Force Launches in Apex

Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert announced today the creation of the Mayor’s Substance Misuse Task Force, a community-led effort comprised of eight individuals passionate about addressing the growing problem of substance misuse and its impact on individuals, fa...

Apex Senior Spirit Week and Peak PROMenade

In the absence of a traditional prom, Apex seniors will celebrate with a “Peak PROMenade”!

The event will take place over two nights at The Depot in downtown Apex, and will include a large covered tent, photo booth, selfie stations, a DJ, and special PROMe...

EnviroFlight announces HQ Relocation to Apex

The Town of Apex, North Carolina has recruited a new business that’s focused in the bio-agriculture industry. EnviroFlight, a wholly owned subsidiary of Darling Ingredients Inc., has announced plans to occupy a proposed 30,000 square foot facilit...

Apex Awarded Electric Vehicle Charging Station Funds

Apex has been awarded $24,000 toward Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations in the community. Funds were awarded following a competitive application process as part of the North Carolina Volkswagen Mitigation Settlement Program.  

“This grant ...

Apex, DHIC, Wake County Partnership Moves Affordable Housing Project Forward

Apex moves closer to bringing an affordable housing project to reality with the pending construction of Broadstone Walk Apartments. 

The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted on January 4^th to approve a $3 million loan for this project. Togethe...