Listeners in Apex, tonight was all about celebration as Hunter Street Park hosted the annual Fireworks Frenzy to kick off the July Fourth festivities. The park came alive starting at 5 pm with food trucks, games, and a bustling Kids Zone loaded with inflatables for the young and young at heart. For the first time, a drone light show took to the skies at 9 pm, creating an absolutely dazzling experience before the main fireworks display began around 9:30 pm, weather permitting. Organizers made sure to offer a sensory-friendly break and space at the Apex Senior Center for anyone needing quieter moments, highlighting the town’s commitment to inclusivity according to the event schedule shared by Visit Raleigh.The weather for July 3 in Apex was just about perfect for outdoor fun, with a high around 85 degrees and a pleasantly warm evening low in the lower 70s, as tracked by local weather stations. Humidity was present but not oppressive, making those fireworks and drone lights shine even brighter in clear skies.Allergy sufferers got a bit of good news: the latest pollen report from the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality showed low levels for both grass and tree pollen, with the total count well within the comfortable range for most. For anyone keeping tabs on air quality, Apex maintained healthy conditions, so residents could breathe easy during the evening’s festivities.On the high school sports front, teams are in their summer break, so no local scores to report for today, but athletes across Apex are gearing up for fall tryouts, with preseason training sessions underway at area schools.A quick note on local headlines: North Carolina lawmakers continue to debate the impacts of the new federal tax and spending bill, with discussions especially heated around Medicaid and SNAP food assistance, both of which could see significant changes for families in the area. Spectrum Local News reports that leaders are pushing for more resources for rural hospitals, underscoring ongoing concerns about access to care.Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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