Good morning, Apex listeners The last 24 hours have brought the full sizzle of summer right to our doorstep, with temperatures peaking yesterday afternoon around 97 degrees according to recent data from the Raleigh-Durham International Airport Weather Service That meant lots of ice cream cones at Salem Street shops and a big splash at the local pool as families looked for a little reliefThe good news is that even with a few high clouds drifting by, air quality has held steady thanks to light southeastern breezes Pollen counts remain moderate mostly due to late-blooming grasses, so allergy sufferers are getting a bit of a breather as we gear up for JulyHigh school sports had their final flurry for the summer league this week The Apex Cougars baseball team snagged a 5-3 win in a scrappy match against Holly Springs while the girls soccer team wrapped up their run with a hard-fought draw in the Rising Stars tournament Coaches praised the energy and teamwork from both squads as the season heads into July breakThere’s big excitement on the horizon downtown as Apex prepares for the launch of its brand new social district this weekend According to the Holly Springs Update, this will allow patrons to enjoy drinks from participating businesses outdoors in marked areas all throughout the historic district Town staff are finalizing signage and the mayor says the goal is to create a vibrant walkable space that gives everyone a chance to support local businesses and enjoy the summer eveningsLooking ahead, the Apex Rhythm and Reels movie night is scheduled for tomorrow in the downtown park with a family screening of Shrek so bring your blankets and lawn chairs The Parks Department promises activities and food trucks starting at sunsetThanks for tuning in this Friday to your Apex update Don’t forget to subscribe for daily stories, scores, and all things local This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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