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Apex students find it pays to show up

About 1,700 Apex High School students get the free Roo Cups as a reward for showing up to school, getting to class on time and for behaving well for two weeks.

Fund established for survivors of Fuquay-Varina house fire that killed two

Police have not determined exactly what caused the fire early Sunday, April 29, that killed Leroy Dunlap, 59, and Arthur Lee Harris Jr., 46, but they suspect it was related to a space heater.

Wake Tech’s specialized programs a boon for economy

On-site employee customized training is one of many services Wake Technical Community College offers to new and existing businesses. The school’s ability to adapt to the workforce needs of i...

  • Food allergy awareness week

    The educational efforts of groups such as NC FACES and the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network are essential. According to FAAN, about 15 million Americans have food allergies.

  • Relay for Life

    The Relay For Life of Southern Wake County will begin at noon Saturday, May 19, with an opening ceremony at Holly Grove Middle School, 1401 Avent Ferry Road, Holly Springs. The event will be sponso...

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