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🌱 Why an Apex-born UNC captain turned down pro dreams—for now

Apex, North Carolina Patch AM: a 3 min read

Hi Apex! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why an Apex-born UNC captain turned down pro dreams—for now

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 74 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 84, low: 67.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• The Captain Returns: Why Gavin Gallaher Chose One More Season at North Carolina (on3.com) — An Apex native, UNC baseball captain Gavin Gallaher has decided to return for his senior season in Chapel Hill after going undrafted, keeping a local star on a national stage. He explains how his love for North Carolina, unfinished business after a painful College World Series loss, and new NCAA rules all factored into choosing one more run at a championship.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Does anyone know whose dog this is?
    She is by herself wandering down Greymoss Ln towards Dayton Ridge Rd. I’m assuming she slipped out a neighbor’s door or fence but I don’t know her… (Nextdoor Park At West Lake)
  • Good morning no matter how yesterday ended, life always finds a way to give you a new sunrise.
    Today, be a little kinder to yourself, believe in yourself a bit more, and remember that even flowers need time to open their petals. I’m sure life… (Nextdoor Olive Chapel Rd)
  • Actalent posted a job opening for Construction Materials Testing Technician in Apex. Apply here.
  • Wake County Public School System posted a job opening for Middle School Teacher - 8th Grade Math in Apex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Cary

  • Cary Council Effectively Rejects Amberwood Housing Deal After Heated Hearing (thecaryreport.com)
  • Cary council member responds to resignation calls after state audit details questionable spending (wral.com)
  • Wife of Cary official reported missing in Grenada, island police say (cbs17.com)

Holly Springs

  • Out and About This Weekend in Holly Springs (NC), Apex & Fuquay-Varina (7/24 through 7/26) (hollyspringsupdate.com)

Ok Apex! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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