Listeners in Apex, it’s been an exciting 24 hours packed with big announcements and a healthy dose of Carolina summer. The weather overnight kept things comfortable and cool across central North Carolina, with lows dipping down into the mid-50s for Apex according to WRAL. Pollen count remains on the low side, with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality reporting just 3.5 grains per cubic meter, almost exclusively from grass. That’s a welcome break for allergy sufferers and a rare reprieve for summer’s usual sniffles.The headline everyone’s talking about: Apex has officially been chosen as the home of the state’s first and only standalone children’s hospital. North Carolina Children’s, a partnership between UNC Health and Duke Health, will rise on 230 acres at the crossroads of US-1 and NC-540, right in the heart of Apex. This future 500-bed hospital, along with a children’s outpatient care center and a dedicated behavioral health center, is expected to bring more than 8,000 jobs directly to the area, with the ripple effect creating as many as 18,000 jobs total in the region. Leaders like Dr. Wesley Burks from UNC Health and Dr. Craig Albanese from Duke Health call the project a golden moment for Apex, setting the stage for health care innovation, research, and a brighter future for families across the state. Mayor Jacques K. Gilbert shared that he’s deeply moved to welcome a campus that will serve not just local families, but children from across the nation and the world. The town is buzzing with pride, and construction is slated to break ground in 2027.While high school sports scores have been a little quiet in the very latest batch of updates, the fitness spirit is alive in Apex, with local athletes making headlines on social media for powerlifting achievements and upcoming sporting events teased by local gyms and boosters.For those looking ahead, keep an eye out for a lively lineup of summer markets and town workshops, with opportunities to get involved and stay in the loop by subscribing to the Town of Apex’s newsletter.Thanks for tuning in and be sure to subscribe for more updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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