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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 9

Apex expects an update Tuesday on New Hill odor complaints

Plus, new Beaver Creek Crossings tenants and an Angier ribbon cutting.

The 5AM Apex team1 story6 sources3 min read

Town HallTop story

Apex leaders expect a formal update on the New Hill odor complaints

Apex leaders have responded to the New Hill odor

WhoWhat they've done
Mayor Jacques GilbertAsked neighbors to comment on his Facebook page
Apex town managerMet with Cary's town manager
Apex Town CouncilExpects a formal update at its next meeting

Sources: Qué Pasa, WRAL

If you live near , you may have noticed it. Qué Pasa reports that residents are worried about strong odors. Mayor Jacques Gilbert has acknowledged the complaints and said the smell is unbearable for some people.

WRAL says Apex's town manager met with Cary's town manager to raise concerns. The mayor also asked his Facebook followers to drop a poop emoji in the comments if they'd noticed it.

  • Place: New Hill
  • Suspected source: , per Gilbert
  • Residents' comparisons: a pig farm and a dirty diaper

Nov. 10the Tuesday Apex authorities expect an update on the odors

Authorities expect an update on the problem and on the steps being taken to find its possible source.

Source: Qué Pasa

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Apex's has signed Jason's Deli, Nothing Bundt Cakes and Avalon Nail Salon as new tenants. Durham Herald Sun

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If you're nearby, the new Angier Police Department ribbon cutting is today, Mon., Nov. 9, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 29 West McIver Street. angierchamber.org

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Cary's Koka Booth Amphitheater is turning into a lantern show tonight. The North Carolina Chinese Lantern Festival is on the calendar for Monday, Nov. 9, and the forecast calls for clear skies and a high of 70. A lovely night for an evening stroll. The low for the day is 38, so bring a jacket.

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  3. WRALwral.com
  4. Durham Herald Sunheraldsun.com
  5. angierchamber.organgierchamber.org
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  2. Sat., Nov. 7Cary's police chief will retire in January; Green Hope, Holly Springs win
  3. Fri., Nov. 6Seaforth wins its first girls tennis state title
  4. Thurs., Nov. 5Apex's Taylor Grace Green joins the Rockettes, and Falls Lake runs low
  5. Wed., Nov. 4Courage miss the playoffs by two points; Wake voters weigh school bond
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Apex expects an update Tuesday on New Hill odor complaints

Plus, new Beaver Creek Crossings tenants and an Angier ribbon cutting.

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  1. Apex expects an update Tuesday on New Hill odors
  2. Beaver Creek Crossings signs three new tenants
  3. Angier's new police department holds a ribbon cutting today
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