Apex kicked off the first Saturday in September with a classic blend of Carolina sun and pop-up storms. According to the National Weather Service Raleigh, scattered showers and storms began making their way across Wake County after 2 PM, so listeners who spent time outdoors this afternoon likely dodged a few raindrops and gusty winds just as the temperatures hovered near 87 degrees. The air quality was rated good all day by Weather Underground, so it was a safe bet to enjoy a morning walk or bike ride. The pollen count, reported by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality, stayed low at just under 15 grains per cubic meter, with ragweed as the predominant culprit. If your nose was itchy, now you know why.
Listeners heading out to Apex High School last night saw the Cougars host the Holly Springs Golden Hawks in a Friday night lights showdown. The Cougars clinched a hard-fought 27 to 21 win, boosted by two pivotal touchdown passes in the fourth quarter. Fans say the energy on campus is still buzzing this afternoon. Meanwhile, Apex Friendship High’s Patriots took on Fuquay-Varina and fought to a gritty 14 to 14 draw after a late-game defensive stand held the Bengals out of the endzone.
In park news, the town’s Parks and Recreation department announced that the Fern Loop Trail at Apex Nature Park is temporarily closed for routine maintenance. Hikers and dog walkers are being rerouted until next week. Over at the Halle Cultural Arts Center, the Read Local authors series spotlighted J. Dwayne Garnett on Saturday morning, bringing in a crowd of book lovers eager to ask the Raleigh author about his latest work.
Wrapping up the day with weather, forecasters expect more scattered thunderstorms into this evening, so listeners should keep an umbrella handy and watch for possible small hail or brisk winds through tonight.
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