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Former coach charged with inappropriately touching girls in Apex

Police say Phillip Darryl Thompson touched the girls, ages 6 and 9, while he worked as a coach at Impact Gym between early 2001 and the end of 2003.

Apex council votes to keep the change

The Town Council decided to keep a $1,000 raise after discovering their pay was among the lowest in southwestern Wake County.

Apex woman nominated for military spouse of year

Staying busy and getting involved have never been problems for Catherine Woyee-Jones of Apex.

Apex's Lassiter to face charges

Apex Councilman Scott Lassiter - who was charged with driving while impaired almost a year ago - could see a resolution to his case today.

Apex's large Veridea project was timed for turnpike

When developer Tom Hendrickson unveiled plans for his ambitious real estate project Veridea in mid-2009, it seemed natural to wonder whether he'd been living in a cave.

Apex man named American Legion Commander of Year

Apex resident Mike Sayers, American Legion Post 124 District Post Commander, was awarded the N.C. State District Post Commander of the Year award.

Apex employee known for reliability

Alarms go off, light bulbs burn out and toilets stop up. It may not always be pleasant but somebody's got to do it. And when it comes to town-owned buildings, Dwayne Vaughn is that somebody.

Apex woman charged with embezzlement

An Apex woman has been charged with embezzling thousands of dollars from the property management company where she worked.

Council regroups after ugly campaign

While the makeup of the Apex Town Council will remain the same - all-male and predominately Republican - there will be some changes.

Fowl play in Apex

Explore the world of turkeys with a program called "Gobble Gobble" 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill Olive Chapel Road in Apex.

Weatherly gets 5th term in Apex

Incumbent Mayor Keith Weatherly gets a fifth term. He beat out challenger Bryan Gossage, a fellow Republican, with 2,871 votes.

Apex citizen of the year

Joe Iannone's company, JVI Construction, has helped build Apex, but Iannone is better known for his cooking at Rotary Club events, soft heart for charitable causes and willingness to help friends i...

Incentives fuel candidates' debate

When it comes to offering incentives to recruit new companies - in a town where business represents only about 20 percent of the tax base - Apex candidates were split.

Apex group to study economic development

Almost two years after taking over economic development from the Apex Chamber of Commerce, the mayor has appointed a task force to make recommendations.

Apex council set to fill vacancy

The field of 17 candidates for a vacancy on the Apex Town Council is expected to be narrowed to one Tuesday.

Apex chef promotes sustainable gardening

Chef Njathi Kabui's garden in Apex might seem unconventional, but it certainly shatters the notion that you need a lot of ground and fancy equipment to be a successful gardener.

Apex man dies after plane crash, cause under investigation

An Apex man died Sunday after his experimental airplane crashed near the Raleigh Executive Jetport in Lee County.

Apex novelist writes to fight ovarian cancer

Apex writer Heather McCollum has written six novels and published four, but her writing has taken a detour in the face of an unexpected obstacle: ovarian cancer.

If Obama can help, Apex is listening

Mack Thorpe, co-owner of The Rusty Bucket, would like to expand the antiques store that he and his wife own along the bustling North Salem Street, but not in this uncertain economic environment.

President Obama to speak at N.C. State and in Apex

President Barack Obama's visit to the Triangle on Wednesday will include a stop at an Apex business and a public speech at N.C. State University. Tickets for that speech will be distributed Tuesday.