Daily editionWednesday, October 14th, 2026
Good morning, Apex.
The 5AM Apex Team
Here’s your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of October.
Community
Farmers in Wake County are joining farmland preservation programs to protect their farms from increasing development and high costs.
The programs have safeguarded 407 acres — a local effort to keep farmland available for future generations — as pressure from developers grows.
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Culture
This fall, local art lovers can enjoy a rich range of events including Jason Lord’s show at Pullen Arts Center (through Oct. 25), a gallery talk at Gaddy-Hamrick Arts Center on Oct. 15, and a pop-up bookstore at Boxyard RTP from Oct. 16 to Nov. 20 that supports local architecture education.
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Education
Wake County public schools asked voters to approve a $680M bond that would fund three new schools, renovations at nine campuses, and districtwide upgrades including security and technology improvements.
Early voting begins Thursday, with funding allocated as part of an $823M seven year capital plan.
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Government
State inspectors are working overtime to ensure all 94 rides at the NC State Fair pass safety checks before the event starts tomorrow — they have logged over 1,000 inspection hours and will continue monitoring as fairgoers arrive.
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Health
State health officials reported that two central NC residents died on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from West Nile virus as prolonged warm weather has kept mosquito activity high.
They advise using repellent and removing standing water to reduce risks (no vaccine is available).
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Sports
Carolina Hurricanes captain Jordan Staal missed Sunday's Philadelphia game after injuring his calf during warmups and is expected to be sidelined for 1 to 2 months.
The veteran forward, a playoff MVP from last season’s championship run, will focus on recovery.
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