Good morning, Fuquay‑Varina.

A new guide lists 31 book, hobby and craft shops that have been checked for quality by local reporters and now features detailed highlights from Fuquay‑Varina and nearby areas.

The list is available today for residents to explore creative options.

AAA reported that gas prices in North Carolina reached $3.85 a gallon—about one dollar higher than last year—as Labor Day travel begins today, and rising airfare and hotel costs are expected to add to busy road conditions this weekend.

Green Level High School is battling HVAC failures as extreme heat hits classrooms — one chiller needs replacement and the other extensive repairs — mirroring issues reported in over one-third of local schools in Wake County.

Fifty years after the merger of Raleigh City Schools and Wake County Schools, education leaders are reviewing past integration efforts and magnet programs—while planning for future challenges like tight budgets and shifting school choice trends.

They emphasize excellence and community collaboration as they shape the next half-century of the system.

Local health experts advise Fuquay‑Varina residents to spend time outdoors as summer winds down, noting that outdoor activity boosts both mental and physical well-being (a low-cost way to stay fit).