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🌱 How Apex can tap neighbors’ water during this historic drought
Apex, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Apex! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Apex can tap neighbors’ water during this historic drought
- Why Apex’s data center pause matters in Charlotte’s new fight
Also on today's calendar: Midweek Mic Drop: Wednesday Karaoke at The Backyard Bar and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, temps: high: 70, low: 46.
- Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 75 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Triangle water systems are more interconnected than you think - that's by design (wunc.org) — Apex’s water system is tightly linked with Cary and Holly Springs, allowing the towns to share supplies during the current historic drought. Regional utilities across the Triangle can move water between systems in emergencies, planned shutdowns, or dry spells, giving Apex residents an extra buffer as reservoirs drop and restrictions tighten. 
• Charlotte City Council Debates 90-Day Pause on Data Center Construction (k1047.com) — Apex has already enacted a one-year pause on new data center construction, and now Charlotte is debating a shorter 90-day halt as residents question noise, water use, and power demands. The discussion, and related lawsuits elsewhere, could shape how fast similar large server projects spread across North Carolina communities.
📸 Around Apex
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Broadside Presents: An Evening of Asian American Storytelling →
The Cary Theater, 122 E Chatham St, Cary
7:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Midweek Mic Drop: Wednesday Karaoke at The Backyard Bar →
The Backyard Bar, 2901 US-64, Apex
8:00 pm -
Office Hours w/Mayor Pro-Tempore Terry Mahaffey →
Apex, NC Calendar, 63 Hunter Street, Apex
9:00 am -
Learning Lunch ~ National Police Week →
Apex, NC Calendar, 63 Hunter Street, Apex
12:00 pm -
2026 Teacher Appreciation Event
Apex Chamber of Commerce Cloer Family Vineyards 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex NC 27523
3:30 pm -
ADMA Graduation
Middle Creek High 123 Middle Creek Park Avenue, Apex, NC 27539
4:00 pm -
Chorus Spring Pops
Ligon Middle 706 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601
5:30 pm -
Apex Amplified Concert →
Apex, NC Calendar, 73 Hunter St, Apex
5:30 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
📣 Apex Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Open Mic at Goodnights →
Goodnights Comedy Club, 401 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh
8:00 pm -
Chorus Spring Pops
Ligon Middle 706 E Lenoir St, Raleigh, NC 27601
5:30 pm -
Enrollment Planning Session - Central Wake
Wake County Public Schools Virtual
6:00 pm -
Music & Art Showcase
Laurel Park Elementary 2450 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27523
6:00 pm
Wednesday May 13
Thursday May 14
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Your good juju worked, thank you!
Sweetness is doing much better! He’s the smaller donkey and you can see he eventually goes to the middle to hang out with his best friend (the full… (Nextdoor Apex New Hill) - Anyone know of a reliable, reputable and experienced landscaping contractor to recommend?
One that can design and install- not a lawn maintenance service. Thanks in advance! (Nextdoor Sterling At Buckingham)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Stocker in Apex. Apply here.
- Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Inc. posted a job opening for Part Time Dairy Frozen Clerk in Apex. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Apex here.
🗞 Nearby News
Cary
- ‘Jeopardy!': Two Failed Daily Doubles Leads to Opponent's Runaway Win (thepress.net)
- 'Perfect storm' leads to rising food insecurity across North Carolina (abc11.com)
- 6 Charlotte neighborhoods named among the nicest places to live in NC (charlotteobserver.com)
Holly Springs
- Affordability, Voter Frustration and Messaging Emerge as Flash Points At Congresswoman Foushee Event in Holly Springs (NC) (hollyspringsupdate.com)
- WRAL investigative reporting honored with Service to America Award (wral.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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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