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Happy weekend, Apex!
In today’s happening-today edition: Passenger rail line gains funding, Holi celebration, Dark Side of the Moon deconstructed, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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📰 In the news
Passenger corridor gains momentum: Federal officials conditionally backed a Raleigh to Richmond rail line, releasing $58 million for engineering, and New Hope Church Road bridge work is underway, developments that could shape Triangle trips — get all the details.
Community brings prom dreams closer: Apex Prom Shoppe hosted a sensory-friendly boutique for Governor Morehead students, offering free prom attire while volunteers guided teens one on one, complete with a photo booth and DJ — read the full story.
Nighttime blaze engulfs top floor: A Morrisville mom is thanking firefighters who saved her family after a balcony fire tore through Camden Westwood Apartments. She calls them angels as they search for a new home — read how the rescue unfolded.
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💎 Local business spotlight
Crispy fry fix: Craving skin-on fries with dunk-everything house sauce? Salem Street Pub nails the crispy-to-fluffy sweet spot with parm-truffle and buffalo versions, all golden and hot. A low-lift, salty fix for the week that delivers smiles without fuss.
Glow-up without the guesswork: Radiance Rx Skin & Aesthetics delivers thoughtful, medical-grade care with a friendly, human touch. Think injectables, HydraFacial, and laser treatments, kept simple and tailored. When your skin needs a nudge back to bright, this team brings clarity and results, no fuss.
Chase some chains: Breaking in a new driver or squeezing in after-work putts? At Apex Nature Park Disc Golf Course, pine-lined fairways offer short, medium, and long tees, plus a sneaky creek on the back nine. Bring a buddy, keep it smooth, and see what your putter and nerves can handle.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐕 Meet and Greet with Freedom German Shepherd Rescue @ Unleashed of Cary | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Whether your place could use a four-legged security system or you just miss that wet-nose greeting, swing by Unleashed of Cary to meet adoptable German Shepherds from Freedom German Shepherd Rescue. Window-shop the wagging tails, collect some fur, maybe find your new walking buddy.
🌈 Hum Sub Holi @ Salem Middle School | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Grab an old white tee, accept that your laundry is doomed, and lean into the chaos at this Holi celebration with color play, live music, dance, and good Indian food. Free thandhai, fairy hair, rangoli, dhol beats, and a sustainability raffle keep it festive, family-friendly.
☘ Cary Vintage Market @ West End Biergarten | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Whether you’re chasing a band tee or an excuse for a pint, Cary’s only monthly vintage market goes green with beer, live music, and treasure hunting. Expect records, retro threads, permanent jewelry, espresso cocktails, mega cookies, and yes, it’s kid and dog friendly.
🏃 2026 Tobacco Road Marathon and Half Marathon @ Thomas Brooks Park (Cary) | Sunday (3/15) at 7:00 AM – Race day on the American Tobacco Trail means one thing, bragging rights. The Tobacco Road Marathon and Half serve up flat, fast miles on forgiving trail, kinder to creaky knees than downtown hills. Register now, earn the medal, then earn your biscuit.
🧘 Empowered Transition: A Perimenopause Movement & Wellness Workshop @ Triangle Shala (Morrisville) | Sunday (3/15) at 9:30 AM – Feeling off, or like your workout suddenly needs a project manager? Trade the guesswork for a 90 minute perimenopause workshop with calming breathwork, gentle yoga for joints and pelvic floor, essential strength moves for bones and metabolism, a tea-fueled nutrition chat, and a Q&A.
🀄 Beginner American Mahjong Workshop @ Adventures in Bloom (Downtown Apex) | Sunday (3/15) at 10:00 AM – At Adventures in Bloom, Amy from Holly Springs Mahjong is running a lively, beginner-friendly American Mahjong workshop, materials included, small group learning. Come mah-curious, leave dangerously confident, and yes, you can bring wine, snacks, and that competitive streak we all pretend we don’t have.
🌑 Deconstructing “The Dark Side of the Moon” @ The Cary Theater | Sunday (3/15) at 2:00 PM – Whether you wore out the vinyl in high school, or just pretend to know what a Moog does, Scott Freiman returns to The Cary to unpack Dark Side track by track, 50 years on. Expect studio lore, sharp insights, and a multimedia trip minus incense.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Apex report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 69°F – Low: 46°F – Precip: 1%
Sunny, with a high near 69. West wind around 3 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 71°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 39%
A chance of rain showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
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