Wake County
Recent News About Wake County
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Wake County ranks last in North Carolina for government transfer dependency at 10% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 10% of income in Wake County—ranking it least dependent among North Carolina counties.
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City of Fuquay-Varina host FM2FV Concert Series
The Town of Fuquay-Varina’s signature outdoor concert series returns for another season! Follow Me to Fuquay-Varina (FM2FV) is a free, family-friendly event fun for all ages.
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Wake County Animal Center to Help Goat and Dog Duo Find Forever Home
A docile duo of unlikely best friends is melting hearts at the Wake County Animal Center this month, and now the search is on to find a rescue partner to keep these two pals together.
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City of Wake County: Some Southwest Wake Residents to Save Money on Insurance Premiums
Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey recently announced that the Swift Creek Fire Department improved its fire rating from Class 4 to Class 2.
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Wake County Pool Inspection Season Set to Kick Off Next Week
With temperatures set to feel like summer this weekend, hundreds of public pools in Wake County are gearing up for swimming season.
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Wake County Survey to Take Pulse of Community Water Problems and Priorities
County leaders are looking to the community to help chart Wake’s water future, launching a short survey today to take the pulse of residents, businesses, farmers and community organizations when it comes to water concerns and water usage.
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City of Wake County: International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination
As our country continues to grapple with the scourge of racism, we stand in solidarity with our global community in recognizing March 21 as the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
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Affordable Homeownership Program
Hey first-time homebuyers!
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Fairview Rural Fire Department - Board of Directors Meeting
The Fairview Board of Directors meetings are held at 7:00p.m. on the last Monday of every other month in the Board Room at Fairview Station #1.
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Teen BINGO March 27
Program for teens in grades 6-10.
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ABC Craft and Learn, March 26
An interactive kindergarten readiness program for children ages 3-5 and caregivers
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Sign-ups are OPEN for Wake County's 4-H camp!
Sign-ups are OPEN for Wake County's 4-H camp! June 25-30, open to kids ages 8-14.
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Manga Reimagined with N.C. Publisher Saturday AM
Saturday AM is the leader in a new style of manga featuring settings, characters, and cultures in diverse and exciting narratives.
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Test. Tend. Treat
Clean, safe groundwater is everyone’s responsibility, especially private water well owners.
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Wake County Named to Healthiest Employers Hall of Fame
Wake County was named to the Healthiest Employers Hall of Fame for 2023 by Springbuk, a health and data analytics company monitoring health and wellness trends across the country.
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Wake County Commissioners Approve Kellam-Wyatt Farm Design
A 59-acre urban oasis in east Raleigh is one step closer to reality after a unanimous vote by the Wake County Board of Commissioners today.
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Chair Thomas, Task Force Work to Strengthen Broadband Access in NC
Strengthening broadband access across Wake County is a goal for the Wake County Board of Commissioners.
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Find Your Lucky Charm at the Wake County Animal Center this March
This month, do more than wear green or hunt for four-leaf clovers...celebrate the patron saint of Ireland by adopting a pet this St. Patrick’s Day!
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Prepare for Severe Weather with Emergency Kits
As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Week, Wake County Emergency Management, North Carolina Emergency Management and Community Emergency Response Teams from Apex, Cary, Morrisville and Raleigh will host informational events to help people build and update emergency kits.
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Longtime Elections Director Set to Retire in May
For nearly two decades, Gary Sims has overseen record-breaking elections in the most-populous, fastest-growing county in the heart of a crucial political battleground state, including staging one amid a global pandemic.