Wake County Public Schools in Apex, North Carolina, welcomed students and families back for the start of the 2025-26 school year. Campus visits today included interactions among students, staff, and families as they began classes. The first day of school at Pleasant Plains Elementary was also held, marking the school's inaugural day of operation. Details on school resources for the new academic year are available on the district’s website at http://bit.ly/44yLfKJ.

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Source Location: Apex

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Two arrested after Apex car break-ins; third sought.

Apex, N.C.—Police responding to reports of vehicle break-ins at Beaver Creek Crossings initiated a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle; the driver failed to yield and collided with another vehicle, two suspects—ages 33 and 26 from Norfolk, Virginia—were taken into custody on multiple felony charges and will be transported to Wake County Jail, a third suspect remained outstanding, and the other driver was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries as investigators continue their work.

Wake County Foster Care promotes open-heart message.

Wake County Government in Raleigh, N.C., promoted foster care with the slogan "It starts with an open heart" and urged residents to follow its Facebook page for updates, resources and information on becoming a Wake County foster parent.

Wake County Early Voting Begins; Polls Open

RALEIGH, N.C. — Early voting has begun and polls are open in Wake County, according to the Wake County Board of Elections, with a live wait-time tracker and an interactive map at WakeVotesEarly.com to help voters plan.

Greg Flynn sworn in to Wake County Board of Elections

Greg Flynn was sworn in to fill a vacancy on the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh, returning to the board with prior experience.

Wake County Public Schools post Feb. 2 makeup-day details

Wake County Public Schools in Apex, North Carolina, posted a family message with makeup-day details for Feb. 2 weather closure.

Apex crash injures motorists; Center Street blocked

APEX, N.C. — Authorities say the Apex Police Traffic Safety Unit, the Town of Apex Fire Department and Wake County EMS are responding to a crash with injuries on Center Street at Schieffelin Road, with outbound traffic blocked and motorists urged to avoid the area as crews assist those involved and investigators work, and a traffic advisory has been issued with updates as more information becomes available.

Wake County Teen Winter Kickback Rescheduled to April 6

RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake County Government has rescheduled the Teen Winter Kickback, featuring "Real Talk: Myths, Facts & the Truth About Sexual Health," from Feb. 16 to April 6 at Urban Air because Feb. 16 was changed to a make-up day for most schools; sign-up is at https://www.wake.gov/events/teen-spring-kickback.

Wake County Scholarship Honors Sheila B. Jones

According to Wake County Government, the Friends of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District will award the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship, a $1,000 prize for one applicant pursuing a career in environmental education, with preference for those who have faced barriers and plan to work in Wake County.

Wake County Expands Advanced Teaching Roles Program

Wake County Public School System in Apex, North Carolina, says its Advanced Teaching Roles program will expand for the 2026–27 school year, creating new opportunities for multi-classroom leaders districtwide.

Wake County Elections Show Behind-the-Scenes Look at Early Voting

Raleigh, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Elections released a time-lapse video offering a behind-the-scenes look at early voting, noting that setting up each site can take two or more hours and that early voting begins tomorrow, Feb. 12, with locations and hours at WakeVotesEarly.com.