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A soldier from Apex, Private First Class Ethan Brewer, died after a military vehicle rollover during training at Fort Hood on Sept.

14, with officials noting that another injured soldier was released from the hospital.

Wake County commissioners will vote on amending WakeMed's articles to approve a merger with Atrium — if approved, a $2 billion investment will modernize the flagship hospital to improve services, expand charity care eligibility, and build a new mental health campus while some community leaders express concerns over transparency and oversight.

Wake County school officials are exploring an expansion of stop-arm cameras on school buses to boost student safety + reduce illegal passing.

They plan to automate violation reporting with law enforcement review and will share more details by December.

Local adult sports leagues in the Triangle offer a range of options — including beginner-friendly baseball, basketball starting October and soccer with nearly 4,000 players — and affordable tennis lessons for residents to stay active.

Wake County Public School System leaders proposed enrollment changes affecting 13 schools starting in the 2027-28 school year to relieve overcrowding & support the new Morrisville High.

Officials are gathering community feedback online & in meetings as final decisions have not been made.

On Sept. 5, the NC Department of Health and Human Services offered key health reminders for students ahead of the back-to-school season in the ABC11 Local Spotlight, urging parents and educators to follow its guidance for a safe return to class.

Wake County Public Schools saw a 3.8% boost in testing scores and higher graduation rates in the 2025-26 school year, with Fuquay-Varina High School recording a 14% increase.

Educators said that reviewing state standards and focusing on student engagement helped students improve in math and biology.

At Tuesday night’s meeting, the Wake County school board approved (by an 8-1 vote) policies for one weekly hour of off-campus religious instruction with parental permission and for a community media advisory committee to review book challenges.

The board will consider these policies at a second reading soon.