The Wake County Board of Elections will begin mailing absentee ballots on Friday, Sept. 4, to eligible voters who requested one for the 2026 General Election. Any registered voter in North Carolina may vote absentee by mail. Voters must request an absentee …
Join Wake County Public Libraries to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month with events at locations across the county. Programs, which include crafts, art, movies and more, recognize the cultures and contributions of Hispanic communities in engaging …
Wake County’s youngest conservationists are invited to pick up their paintbrushes, markers and pencils and get creative for this year’s “Soil and Water: Yours for Life” Conservation Poster Contest. This year’s theme asks students to show why healthy soil …
Methodology and Additional Information The statistics in this report are derived from instruments recorded in the office of the Wake County Register of Deeds. Under North Carolina law, changes in property rights in real estate, including security interests …
Life as a parent or caretaker means always thinking about what’s coming next. Between daycare dropoffs, doctors’ appointments and family events, there’s already enough to juggle. But disasters rarely wait their turn. To help families plan for fast-moving …
"No one has ever followed through in finding me housing. I can't believe this is happening," said a Wake County resident. Wake at Home has reached its first major milestone after 33 people living at a local encampment accepted offers of …
The new month kicks off with another wave of heat, bringing dangerous temperatures to our area. The heat indexes will surpass triple digits through Friday, Sept. 4, prompting cooling station activation across the County at regional centers and local …
Do you have a teen with an idea for making the community better? Want them to build leadership skills, meet other teens and do something about an issue that affects thousands of people? Wake County teens will have the chance to turn those ideas into action …
A section of the American Tobacco Trail in Wake County will be fully closed starting Wednesday, Sept. 2, while crews repair areas damaged by a landslide during Hurricane Helene in 2024. The closure will extend from the Wimberly Road parking area to the …
Wake County Public Libraries will highlight music, dance and the arts with a month of programs designed to inspire creativity, encourage cultural exploration and strengthen community connections. From henna and Madhubani art, to Ukrainian dance and live …
Calling all job seekers! Wake County will host a booth at the 2026 Local Government (LOGO) Career Expo on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. The expo brings together local governments, job seekers, recent graduates, and …
In our ongoing efforts to reduce landfilled waste, the Wake County Division of Solid Waste Management is offering local businesses, educational institutions and nonprofit organizations the opportunity to apply for a grant to fund their waste diversion …
The Wake County Board of Commissioners heard public comments about the potential strategic combination of WakeMed and Atrium Health at their Aug. 17, 2026, regular meeting. The meeting agenda and full meeting video are available online. Public hearing for …
In this edition of our Solid Waste Outreach Team Spotlight, we’re getting to know Chelsea Arey, an environmental education program coordinator and member of Wake County’s Solid Waste Outreach and Marketing Team. Chelsea leads the County’s litter cleanup …
Wake County's temporary cooling stations have been open since Aug. 6, and extreme temperatures persist with no end in sight. For residents who need relief from the dangerous heat and humidity, cooling stations will remain open through at least …
At the Wake County Animal Center, some heroes wear scrubs, and some warm bottles for hungry kittens in the middle of the night. Elle Felkins has done both. By day, Felkins is a clinical project manager for oncology studies at a pharmaceutical company. She …
Dangerous heat continues across Wake County, prompting extension of cooling stations through at least Friday, Aug. 14. Residents are encouraged to visit one of the county’s 29 cooling locations, including regional centers and public libraries, to stay cool …
After a short rainy reprieve, dangerously high temperatures have returned to the forecast in Wake County. The heatwave is expected to last throughout the week. The county's temporary cooling stations will open today and remain open through at least …
Methodology and Additional Information The statistics in this report are derived from instruments recorded in the office of the Wake County Register of Deeds. Under North Carolina law, changes in property rights in real estate, including security interests …
Wake County Public Health is teaming up with local health experts to host the next Ask the Doc Town Hall. The event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at the Southeast Regional Library in Garner. This free community event will highlight the …
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