News Flash

Richardson Road Closure

Richardson Road will be closed from US 64 to Core Banks Street, beginning March 27th, and will remain closed for approximately two months. 

The purpose of the closure is for widening to a four-lane median-divided roadway, and constructing turn lan...

Apex Celebrates Sesquicentennial Anniversary

February 28, 2023, marks a special anniversary in the Town of Apex – 150 years of incorporation! To celebrate, the Town of Apex is kicking off a year-long campaign to foster unification and common understanding, and challenge community members t...

Demetria John Hired as Assistant Town Manager

Demetria John joined the town's management team in February 2023, in the role of Assistant Town Manager. She will oversee the Community & Safety portfolio of departments, which include:

• Police
• Fire
• Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Resources
• Comm...

Town Council Appoints Arno Zegerman to Fill Vacant Seat

On Tuesday, January 10th, the Apex Town Council voted to appoint Mr. Arno Zegerman to fill a vacant seat on the Town Council, serving through December of this year. 

The seat was made vacant by former Councilmember Cheryl Stallings, who won her re...

Apex Town Council to Hold Interviews and Public Hearing for Potential Council Seat Candidates

The Apex Town Council will soon appoint a new member to serve as temporary At-Large Town Councilmember through December 2023.  

On Friday, January 6th, the Apex Town Council will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews, and hold a public hear...

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...

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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...

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 ...