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Wake County Commission candidate Arthur: ‘Ever increasing property taxes to fund the ever increasing budget. It's hurting folks. It's a problem’
As the midpoint of 2024 approaches, Wake County residents find themselves bracing for yet another potential blow to their wallets with a proposed tax increase looming in the 2025 fiscal year budget.
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Wake County Launches Survey Today to Gauge Community Opinions
Wake County is launching a survey today to gauge how residents view their quality of life and the issues facing the community.
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Wake County Emergency Medical Services Looking for Next Generation of First Responders
Applications due by Sept. 30
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Wake County Cooling Stations Open to Help Residents Beat the Extreme Heat
With the heat index expected to again top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who need a place to cool down amid the soaring temperatures.
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Wake County’s Holiday Cheer Program Kicks Off Summer Donation Drive
With hot temperatures, beach vacations and mountain escapes to enjoy, the winter holiday season may be the last thing many of us are thinking of. However, it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit.
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Residents Invited to Help Shape New Wake County Nature Preserves
Wake County is in the process of planning three new nature preserves – and we need residents’ help to make the most of these open spaces.
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New Regional EMS Station Coming to Southern Wake County
Wake County commissioners today agreed to move forward with plans to build a new, 12,748-square-foot regional emergency medical services station in the Town of Garner.
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The Southeast Area Study Update Needs Your Input
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) is updating the 2017 Southeast Area Study (SEAS) to refresh its policies and practices and produce recommendations for land use and transportation.
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Residents Invited to Help Shape New Wake County Nature Preserves
Wake County is in the process of planning three new nature preserves – and we need residents’ help to make the most of these open spaces.
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Wake County Is Opening Temporary Cooling Stations
With the heat index expected to top triple digits this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling station for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures.
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Wake County Public Health Identifies County’s First Case of Monkeypox
Wake County Public Health has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in our county. This is the third confirmed case of the virus in North Carolina.
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Camp Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Conservation Champions
Twelve Wake County teens are joining more than 100 high school students from around the state in a summer conservation camp in Raleigh this week, hopefully inspiring them to pursue careers focused on protecting our areas farms, forests, waterways and wildlife.
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Wake County Public Health Has Confirmed the First Case of Monkeypox in Our County
Wake County Public Health has confirmed the first case of monkeypox in our county.
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Wake County Opens Cooling Stations to Offer Relief from Extreme Heat
With the heat index expected to top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures.
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Master Gardener Program of Wake County Receives Grant to Help Grow Better, More Bountiful Gardens
Harnessing the power of the sun to grow big, beautiful blooms is no easy task, even for the members of the NC State Extension Master Gardener program of Wake County.
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Master Gardener Program of Wake County Receives Grant to Help Grow Better, More Bountiful Gardens
Harnessing the power of the sun to grow big, beautiful blooms is no easy task, even for the members of the NC State Extension Master Gardener program of Wake County.
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Camp Aims to Inspire Next Generation of Conservation Champions
Twelve Wake County teens are joining more than 100 high school students from around the state in a summer conservation camp in Raleigh this week, hopefully inspiring them to pursue careers focused on protecting our areas farms, forests, waterways and wildlife.
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May 2022’s Median Price of Wake County Real Estate topped $462,000, Another New Record High
Raleigh, NC – Wake County’s Very High-value Segment (real estate sales transactions worth $30 million and above) reached just over $584.2 million in May 2022.
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Wake County Opens Cooling Stations to Protect Residents from Extreme Heat
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures.
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Wake County Animal Center Needs Your Help to Avoid Euthanizing Dogs
The Wake County Animal Center needs your help to free up space in our kennels, or we could have to put down dogs.