Wake County
Recent News About Wake County
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Ready, Set, School Community Playdates
Join Marbles Kids Museum at the library for family play to help kids ages 3-5 get ready for school.
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State Emergency Officials and Governor Cooper are Encouraging Residents in Western North Carolina to be Prepared for Winter Weather This Weekend
Governor Roy Cooper and state emergency leaders remind people to pay close attention to their local forecast ahead of potential winter weather this weekend.
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Regional Smiles Program to Offer Free Dental Cleanings for Uninsured Children in Wake County
The award-winning Wake County Smiles at Sunnybrook program is giving parents and kids something to smile about.
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CDL Drivers - Drive the Historic Raleigh Trolley
Mordecai Historic Park is seeking drivers with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and a passenger endorsement to join the City’s team of Historic Raleigh Trolley drivers.
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Find Your Furry Valentine at the Wake County Animal Center
Looking for a Valentine you can’t live without? The Wake County Animal Center is launching a special Valentine’s adoption campaign to help you “pawsibly” find the best Valentine’s gift! From Feb. 11 to 17, adoption fees for pets six months and older will be just $25 for dogs and name-your-price for cats.
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Commissioner Causey negotiates settlement on dwelling rate request
The N.C. Department of Insurance has ended its legal dispute with the North Carolina Rate Bureau regarding the bureau's proposed 42.6% dwelling rate increase, averting a potentially costly administrative battle with insurance companies.
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Celebrate Mardi Gras
Come experience the festivities of Mardi Gras at John Chavis Memorial Park!
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N.C. Rate Bureau requests 28.4 percent rate increase for auto insurance
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey today announced that the North Carolina Rate Bureau has submitted a rate filing with the N.C. Department of Insurance, requesting an increase for auto policies.
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Throw It Forward Disc Golf Tournament a Huge Success
We want to express our sincerest appreciation to the 40 participants that attended our inaugural Throw it Forward Disc Golf Tournament at Forest Ridge Park on Friday, January 27, 2023.
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North Carolina's December County and Area Unemployment Figures Released
Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) decreased in 96 of North Carolina’s counties in December and increased in four.
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Governor Cooper Releases New Report Outlining Strategies to Strengthen North Carolina’s Clean Energy Economy and Achieve Climate Goals
Today, Governor Roy Cooper released the Deep Decarbonization Pathways Analysis (“Pathways Analysis”) to ensure North Carolina continues to progress towards its climate goals while expanding our clean energy economy that benefits all.
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Leave No Trace Workshop
Make a bigger impact in your community by focusing on minimizing environmental impacts.
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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Helped North Carolina Employers Hire more than 91,000 Workers in 2022
The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued more than 91,000 Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) certifications to employers in 2022, the department’s Workforce Solutions division announced today.
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Spring Youth Athletics Registration
The City of Raleigh is offering Spring Youth Athletic Leagues for ages 5-17.
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Celebrate your Valentine Painting Class
Join the Friends of the COR Museum for an evening of local chocolate, champagne and creativity as you enjoy a guided painting class.
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Oberlin Writers' Group: Sampling Second Person, February 05
Join our librarians in an exercise where we will experiment with writing in second person perspective.
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First Friday - Live Drawing by Rachel Johanningsmeier
As part of February’s First Friday, the City of Raleigh Museum will be showcasing Rachel Johanningsmeier’s artwork in "Raleigh's Living Room: Rest, Reflect, and Respond".
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Wake County Opens Applications for New Program Aimed at Preserving Farms
Wake County is taking strong steps to protect farms and forest land from an increasingly hot development market.
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The Produce Project 2023 Pickup Sites
Raleigh Parks is partnering with The Produce Project to provide pick-up locations for fresh produce at various community centers across the City.
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Wake County Goes Red for Heart Health Awareness
Tonight, the Wake County Justice Center in downtown Raleigh will begin to glow red in support of American Heart Month, launching a month of events and activities to increase awareness about heart health and highlight steps we can all take to live a healthy lifestyle.