“Unprecedented” property tax appeals are hitting the town’s wallet, the council is divided on whether to raise property taxes, and one member briefly suggests ditching lawn mowers.
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Apex Town Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Data Center Moratorium
Council members have indicated support for a year-long moratorium on the construction of data centers, which they’ll consider on April 14.
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Both the Savory and Sweet Make an Appearance at Cary’s Annual Pimento Cheese Festival
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Chatham Estates Residents Call on Developers to Help 140 Families Facing Displacement
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Posted inEconomic Development
Apex Is Well-Positioned to Attract Large Businesses, But Faces Headwinds, Experts Say
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After Years-Long Search, Carolina Ballet to Start New Chapter in Cary
Plans are moving forward for Starline at South Hills, a mixed-use development slated to open in 2028 with Carolina Ballet as its anchor.
Posted inPolitics & Government
As Apex Creates Data Center Rules, What Role Should Residents Have?
With one major project apparently up in smoke, the debate over data centers, how to regulate them, and the role of community input burns on.
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Public Details About a Reported ICE Office in Cary Are Scarce, But That’s Not Stopping Residents from Pushing Back
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Forte, Siddiqui Lead Raleigh City Council At-Large Primary
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Morrisville to Launch Affordable Housing Program for Government, School Employees
The three-year pilot program offers money to lower the cost of rent and cover security deposits.