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Daily editionWednesday, September 2nd, 2026

Good morning, Apex.

The 5AM Apex Team

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Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of September.

Business

  1. Tech leaders including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg discussed AI growth and data center energy challenges Tuesday at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill during the G20 Innovation Ministerial; the forum continues today with further talks on policy and workforce training that may impact the Triangle’s tech industry.

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Education

  1. Parents raised concerns at a Monday meeting over high classroom temperatures at Wake County schools including Lynn Road Elementary and Green Level High as students struggled to learn.

    The district said it is repairing HVAC systems — although fixes may take time and classes could be closed if conditions worsen.

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