County News

NEWS: Wake Human Services Offers Free Flu Shots at Public Health Center Beginning Jan. 6; Pneumonia Shots Available for $60, 01/06/2009 Wake County is offering free flu shots; pneumonia vaccination for $60.

NEWS: Wrap Up the Holiday Season by Recycling Waste, 01/06/2009 From wrapping paper to Christmas trees, Wake County citizens can recycle a variety of celebration waste during the annual Holiday Wrap Up Recycling Event.

NEWS: Wake Launches Advanced Practice Paramedics, 01/05/2009 Late last fall the County’s EMS Department began training 17 experienced paramedics for APP. Participants received intense classroom and clinical training to prepare them to operate as single paramedics in cars equipped with EMS equipment.  APP launched January 5, 2009.

NEWS: Wake to Host Kick Off to a Heart-Healthy 2009, 01/02/2009 Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space and Rex Healthcare are continuing their partnership toward heart-healthy activities with Kick Off to a Heart-Healthy 2009 on Saturday, January 10, 2009, 1 to 4 p.m., at the American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex.

NEWS: Bird Count, Tuesday Teasers and Busy Beavers at Wake Parks in January, 01/02/2009 What's happening at Wake County Parks in January.

NEWS: Make Book Jackets into Gift Bags, Help Plan Events, Wake Up and Read at Wake Libraries in January, 12/31/2008 Wake County Libraries events in January 2009.

NEWS: Holiday Closing Schedule Reminder, 12/23/2008 Wake County will be observing the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, resulting in many departments being closed.

NEWS: Adopt A Pet: Remember, Pets as Gifts Require Love and Responsibility , 12/21/2008 Interested in adopting a pet this holiday season? The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center wants to remind citizens the shelter offers ways of making sure that animal lovers are remembered this holiday. Gift certificates can be purchased so that the right owner is matched with the right pet. Citizens can also donate supplies used in providing care to the remaining homeless animals such as newspaper, paper towels, pet food, cat litter and pet shampoo.

FEATURE: Concert Benefits Wake County Foster Children and Child Welfare Families, 12/19/2008

Concert to Benefit Wake County Foster Children and Child Welfare Families, 12/11/2008 4th Annual Joyful Voices Of Youth Musical Celebration To Be Held In Raleigh

2008 Wake Book Sale is a Success, 12/04/2008 The 2008 Wake County Public Library Book Sale collected nearly $182,000 in revenue that will go into the Wake County General Fund. Revenue from the book sales helps to determine the library system's budget for the upcoming year.

Holiday Cards for Soldiers, Pajamas Drive and Babysitting Certification at Wake County Libraries in December, 12/02/2008 Holiday Cards for Soldiers, Pajamas Drive and Babysitting Certification at Wake County Libraries in December

Wake to Swear in New Commissioners, Commissioners to Elect Chair, 12/01/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners will swear in newly elected commissioner, Stan Norwalk; and two re-elected commissioners, Betty Lou Ward and Harold Webb, during its regular meeting on Monday, December 1, 2008, at 2 p.m. in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville Street Mall, Raleigh. Each commissioner will serve a four-year term.

Commissioners Sworn In; Webb Elected Chair, Brown Vice Chair, 12/01/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners today swore in newly elected commissioner, Stan Norwalk; and two re-elected commissioners, Betty Lou Ward and Harold Webb, during its regular meeting at 2 p.m. in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville St. in Raleigh. Each commissioner will serve a four-year term.

Sleigh Rides, Apple Cider, Wheat Grinding and Bird Watching at Wake County Parks in December, 11/26/2008 Events at Wake County Parks in December.

Fire Marshal Urges Caution When Frying Turkeys, 11/26/2008 Wake County Fire Marshal Ray Echevarria is urging residents to be extremely careful over the holidays if they choose to use a turkey fryer. The recent popularity of the large fryers has lead to an increase in fires caused by their use.

Celebrate the Holidays at Historic Oak View County Park, 11/19/2008 Get in the holiday spirit at Historic Oak View County Park by enjoying "A Winter Night at Oak View," Saturday, December 6, 2008, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Oak View County Park is located at 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The program is free and open to the public.

Teen Talk Lock-In to Take Place November 21-22, 11/18/2008 Wake County teens ages 14-19 and their parents are invited to take part in the 4th annual “Teen Talk Lock-In,” taking place November 21-22 at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive in Raleigh. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. on Friday through 7 a.m. on Saturday.

Bryan to Deliver State of the County on Monday, Nov. 17, 11/14/2008 Wake County Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Joe Bryan will deliver the State of the County address on Monday, November 17, at 2 p.m. in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 316 Fayetteville St. in Raleigh, during the regularly scheduled Board of Commissioners’ meeting.

Project Assist Enlists 19 Worksites to Go Smoke Free on November 20, 11/13/2008 Wake County’s Project Americans Stop Smoking Intervention Study (ASSIST) has signed up 19 worksites across the county to participate in the Great American Smoke Out (GASO) on Thursday, November 20, 2008. GASO is an annual event that encourages tobacco users to attempt to quit smoking for the day, with the hopes that they will continue to be tobacco-free.

Public Invited to Celebrate 'GIS Day' in Wake County, 11/13/2008 Wake County's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) staff invites the public to learn about geography and GIS technology as the County recognizes "Celebrate Your Place in the World on GIS Day" Tuesday, November 18, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at One Exchange Plaza, Suite 100, (corner of One Exchange Plaza and South Wilmington Street), in downtown Raleigh. GIS Day is a global event designed to show how GIS helps address local and global issues everyday.

Eastern Wake Affordable Housing Fair, 11/12/2008 Reporters and photographers are invited to cover Wake County Human Services Housing Fair, tomorrow, November 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive in Zebulon. The theme of the 2008 Wake County Housing Fair is "Our New Home, The Journey Continues," or "Nuestra Casa Nueva La Jornada Continua" in Spanish.

Eastern Wake Affordable Housing Fair, 11/12/2008 Reporters and photographers are invited to cover Wake County Human Services Housing Fair, tomorrow, November 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive in Zebulon. The theme of the 2008 Wake County Housing Fair is "Our New Home, The Journey Continues," or "Nuestra Casa Nueva La Jornada Continua" in Spanish.

2008 Annual Report Highlights Wake Accomplishments, 11/07/2008 Beginning today, more than 140,000 copies of the 2008 Wake County Annual Report are being distributed to citizens in newspapers and through parks, libraries and human services centers. Themed “Planning, Leading, Achieving” the Annual Report outlines the major accomplishments of the last fiscal year, as well as the present and future impacts of these successes.

Wake to Hold Emergency Training Exercise Nov. 22, 11/06/2008 An emergency training exercise will be held near the New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill on Saturday, November 22, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., to evaluate how local emergency agencies respond to a train accident and determine future training and equipment needs.

Business Advisory Council Hosts Sixth Annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon, 11/05/2008 The Wake Area Business Advisory Council (BAC) will host its sixth annual Awards of Excellence Luncheon to recognize the outstanding staff, community partnerships, businesses and participants involved in workforce development in Wake County’s employment and training programs. The ceremony will be held Thursday, November 6, 2008, at 12 p.m., at N.C. State University’s McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman Street, Raleigh.

Wake Board of Elections Extends Barwell Road Community Center's Voting Time to 8:30 p.m., 11/04/2008 The Wake County Board of Elections today unanimously agreed to extend the time for voting at Barwell Road Community Center, 3935 Barwell Road, Raleigh, until 8:30 p.m., due to voting delays that occurred early this morning. The extension is only for this polling place.

Wake Board of Elections to Hold Meeting, 11/04/2008 The Wake County Board of Elections will hold a regularly scheduled meeting today, Tuesday, November 4, 2008, at 2 p.m., at the Board of Elections Office, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. During this meeting, the Board will discuss extending the time for voting at Barwell Community Center, 3935 Barwell Road, Raleigh, by one hour, due to voting delays that occurred this morning.

'Jerry' Attends Board of Commissioners Meeting, 11/03/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners today unanimously approved a proclamation declaring November 2-6, 2008, "National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week" in Wake County. The proclamation recognizes the employees, volunteers and partners of the County's Animal Shelter for their dedication and commitment to the welfare of animals in Wake County. "Jerry," a stray dog who was recently brought to the shelter attended the meeting with staff and volunteers from Wake County Environmental Services.

Chemistry Fun, Pajamas and Breaking a World Record at Wake Libraries in November, 10/31/2008 Saturday, November 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Cool Chemistry: Chemistry comes alive at Richard B. Harrison Library with demonstrations with nitrogen and dry ice. Scientist, Dr. Switzer, returns to lead this program for kids ages 6 to 12. For more information, call 856-5720. Richard B. Harrison Library is located at 1313 New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.

White Flag Program Offers Refuge from the Cold, 10/31/2008 Agencies providing shelter for homeless individuals will implement the "White Flag" system on November 1, 2008, and extend it through March 31, 2009, or until inclement weather ends. The White Flag program allows designated homeless shelters to provide capacity beyond the norm.

Mutt Strutt to Take Place Saturday, November 1, 10/31/2008 Wake County's 9th Annual Mutt Strutt, a dog walk supporting the Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, will be held Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Historic Oak View Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The event was originally planned for Saturday, September 6, 2008.

Mutt Strutt to Take Place Saturday, November 1, 10/31/2008 Wake County's 9th Annual Mutt Strutt, a dog walk supporting the Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, will be held Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Historic Oak View Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The event was originally planned for Saturday, September 6, 2008.

Wake History Comes to Life in New Volume, 10/29/2008 Learn about the unique history of Wake County in Wake: Capital County of North Carolina, Vol. II: Reconstruction to 1920 during a book-signing celebration with authors K. Todd Johnson and Elizabeth Reid Murray on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, at 7 p.m., at the Olivia Raney Local History Library, 4016 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The newly released book is a companion volume to the first book which covers Wake County’s history to 1871.

Wake Partners with Animalkind to Offer Low-Cost Spay and Neuter for Pets, 10/28/2008 Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center has contracted with AnimalKind, a Raleigh-based not-for-profit, to spay and neuter needy pets through "The $20 Fix" financial assistance program. The $20 Fix will enable families who may not other wise be able to afford it, to spay or neuter their pets and prevent accidental litters of puppies and kittens, for $20 or less per animal. The program will increase the County-wide pet sterilization level and thus reduce pet overpopulation.

Wake County Human Services Offers Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, 10/23/2008 Individuals who need help paying their heating bills this winter may apply for assistance from the North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP).

Eastern Wake Housing Fair for Renters and First-Time Homebuyers Set for Nov. 13, 10/22/2008 Come visit Wake County Human Services' Housing Fair, Thursday, November 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon. The theme of the 2008 Wake County Housing Fair is "Our New Home, The Journey Continues," or "Nuestra Casa Nueva La Jornada Continua" in Spanish.

Wake County Libraries, Clerk of Court Team to Host Workshops on Legal Issues, 10/20/2008 Wake County Libraries and Wake County Clerk of Court and staff will host a series of workshops on legal issues.

Wake County Human Services Flu Vaccination Clinics to Begin Nov. 3, 10/20/2008 Wake County Human Services will begin conducting flu vaccination clinics at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., on the following days: November 3, 4, 11, 13, 18, 20, 24 and 25; as well as December 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30.

Wake Book Sale Returns Nov. 19-23, 2008, 10/17/2008 Wake County Libraries' Annual Book Sale takes place at the old Kmart store on New Bern Avenue from November 19-23, 2008.

Wake County Website Seeks Citizen Input, 10/13/2008 Wake County is conducting an online citizen survey, running through Wednesday, October 29, 2008. Following the survey, focus groups will be conducted. Both pieces of research will be used to improve the content, online services, design and features offered through WakeGOV.com.

Wake Works to Protect Public Health at State Fair, 10/13/2008 Wake County will invest more than 650 man hours to ensuring that food prepared and sold at the North Carolina State Fair is safe to eat and that wastewater generated by campers and food vendors is properly managed. In 2007, environmental health specialists permitted and inspected 160 food booths, and 406 campers and other units for temporary sewer and water connections, and expects to issue more permits this year. Members of the media are invited to take photos and conduct interviews with inspectors. To make arrangements, contact Sarah Williamson at 919-856-7532.

Wake Commissioners Restructure Bond Sale, 10/13/2008 Wake County Commissioners voted unanimously today to approve a resolution to restructure the planned October 15, 2008, bond sale and issue a Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) for $300 million. The vote followed a presentation by County Manager David Cooke and the County’s finance team, which included a recommendation to move forward with the BAN for short-term financing to allow certain capital projects to move forward.

Voter Registrations Pouring in to the Wake Board of Elections , 10/08/2008 The Wake County Board of Elections is experiencing an extremely high volume of voter registration and updates, more than 25,000 since October 1, 2008. Processing this volume of applications is expected to cause a delay in mailing some voter registration cards. Cards are not required to vote.

Wake Libraries, College Foundation of North Carolina to Host Workshops, 10/06/2008 Wake County Public Libraries and the College Foundation of North Carolina will host a series of workshops Wednesday, October 15, through Saturday, November 8, 2008. Prospective college students and their parents can attend workshops pertaining to college planning and financing a college education.

Wake Celebrates Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month, 10/03/2008 October is Adopt-A-Shelter Dog Month at the Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center. In an effort to encourage adoptions, the Center is offering a $10 discount on all dog adoption fees for the month. The discounted fee will be funded by the Center’s donations account.

Hurricanes to Host Annual Volunteer Celebration, 10/03/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners will hold its 2008 Volunteer Celebration on Sunday, October 5, 2008, at 3 p.m., at the RBC Center in Raleigh. More than 3,500 volunteers and their families will be honored during a Carolina Hurricanes preseason game, against the Nashville Predators.

Wake to Offer Free Landscape Workshop, 10/02/2008 Citizens are invited to learn landscaping tips to prepare their yards for the winter and next spring at Wake County’s Fall Landscaping Workshop on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Cardinal Shelter at Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex.

Heritage Day to Celebrate Wake County's Unique History, 10/02/2008 http://he State Fair is coming! Get in the fair spirit by attending Wake County Heritage Day, Saturday, October 4, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh.

Star Wars Characters, Internet Security and Ghost Sightings at Wake Libraries in October, 10/01/2008 Saturday, October 4, 12:30 p.m. – Star Wars! Families are invited to Cameron Village Regional Library to meet characters from the Star Wars movies, including R2-D2 and the Storm Troopers. For information, call 919-856-6710. Cameron Village Regional Library is located at 1930 Clark Avenue in Raleigh.

Get in Gear to Volunteer for 2008 Big Sweep, 09/26/2008 Wake County residents are invited to volunteer for the 2008 Wake County Big Sweep on two upcoming Saturdays: September 27 and October 4, 2008. Volunteers will gather at 27 designated watershed sites in eight municipalities across the county to pick up tons of litter from local streams, rivers, lakes and wetlands.

On-Campus Sixth-Grade Shot Clinics Very Successful; One Additional Clinic for Suspended Sixth-Graders, 09/23/2008 Wake County Human Services is offering an additional Tdap immunization clinic for Wake County students who still need to get the vaccine to stay in school on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh. No appointments are needed for this clinic and there is no charge for the Tdap shot. A new North Carolina law requires students entering the sixth grade on or after August 1, 2008, to have a Tdap booster shot if five or more years have passed since their last tetanus shot. The law allows up to 30 days from the start of school for students to meet the requirement before the Wake County Public School System is required to suspend them. The deadline to meet the immunization requirement was September 23, 2008.

Animal Control Announces Rabies Vaccination Clinics, 09/18/2008 Wake Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center will hold rabies vaccination clinics on consecutive Saturdays during the month of September. The remaining clinics will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, September 20, 2008, and Saturday, September 28, 2008, at the Wake Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh.

Elmo Scoggin and Betty Moore Named Wake County 2008 Volunteers of the Year, 09/15/2008 Elmo Scoggin, a volunteer announcer at WCPE, a not-for-profit classical music radio station, has been named the 2008 Wake County Larry B. Zieverink Volunteer of the Year. Betty Moore, a devoted unpaid worker and Coordinator of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office Project Lifesaver, has been named the 2008 Wake County Government Volunteer of the Year. Scoggin and Moore accepted their awards today during the Wake County Board of Commissioners’ Volunteer Luncheon at 11:30 a.m., in the Ground Floor Conference Center of the Wake County Office Building.

Wake Board of Elections Sets Early Voting Plan, Launches Website, 09/12/2008 The Wake County Board of Elections finalized its 2008 General Election Early Voting sites, dates, and times during its scheduled board meeting on Monday, September 8, 2008. The plan is designed to make voting as convenient and accessible as possible in Wake County and includes a website, WakeVotesEarly.com.

Wake Commissioners Chair Joe Bryan to Head Investment Delegation to China, 09/12/2008 Joe Bryan, chairman of the Wake County Board of Commissioners and first vice-president of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners, will lead a group of Triangle business and government leaders to China on an "Invest Carolina" economic development mission on September 17, 2008.

Wake Commissioners to Honor Top Volunteers, Announce Volunteer of the Year, 09/11/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners will recognize the County’s top volunteers and announce the 2008 Wake County Larry B. Zieverink Volunteer of the Year and the 2008 Wake County Government Volunteer during a luncheon awards ceremony in the Ground Floor Conference Center of the Wake County Office Building, 337 South Salisbury Street, Raleigh at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2008.

Wake Growth Issues Task Force to Meet Sept. 18, 09/11/2008 The Wake County Growth Issues Task Force (GITF) will hold its fourth meeting Thursday, September 18, 2008, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the ground floor conference center of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.

From Field to Food: A Fall Harvest Celebration, 09/10/2008 Wake County’s Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, will hold its third annual Harvest Celebration, on September 20, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Citizens are invited to join park staff and volunteers for a fun-filled day.

Unvaccinated Sixth-Graders at Risk of Suspension, 09/10/2008 A new North Carolina law requires students entering the sixth grade on or after August 1, 2008, to have a Tdap booster shot if five or more years has passed since their last tetanus shot. This booster provides protection against whooping cough, tetanus and diphtheria. The law allows up to 30 days from the start of school for students to meet the requirement. That date will be September 23, 2008. The Wake County Public School System is required to suspend students after that date if they do not meet the immunization requirements. Parents have received multiple mailings from the school system regarding this new requirement, in addition to announcements through the media

Babysitting Tips, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Teen Games at Wake Libraries in September, 09/08/2008 Prospective babysitters ages 11 to 15 are invited to attend a workshop at the North Regional Library. Upon completion of the workshop, students will obtain American Red Cross babysitter certification. Participants will also receive a handbook full of information and resources. The fee for the course is $50. To register call the Red Cross at 919-231-1602. North Regional Library is located at 7009 Harps Mill Road in Raleigh.

Wake Closes Emergency Operations Center, 09/06/2008 Wake County officials deactivated the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at noon on Saturday, September 6, 2008. Citizens who experience emergencies are asked to call 9-1-1.

Wake to Open Emergency Shelter in Garner Today at 10 a.m., 09/06/2008 Wake County officials, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, will open an emergency shelter at Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Drive, Garner, at 10 a.m. for individuals impacted by flooding and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Hanna.

Mutt Strutt Rescheduled for Nov. 1, 09/05/2008 Wake County's 9th Annual Mutt Strutt, a dog walk supporting the Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 1, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Historic Oak View Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The event was originally planned for Saturday, September 6, 2008. Mutt Strutt is being rescheduled in anticipation of severe weather.

New Park Planning Under Way, 09/05/2008 Citizens living in Eastern Wake County are invited to attend a community forum on the new Lake Myra County Park on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 7 p.m., in the Wendell Community Center Gymnasium, 601 W. Third St., Wendell. The meeting will focus on design alternatives, giving residents an opportunity to learn about and participate in the planning process for Lake Myra County Park.

Free Tdap Shot Clinic for Rising Sixth-Graders Sept. 13, 09/05/2008 Wake County Human Services and the Junior League of Raleigh are sponsoring Sixth Grade Saturday to provide free Tdap shots as required by law on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 9 to 11 a.m., at the Wake County Public Health Center-Clinic E, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh. There is no charge for the Tdap booster. No appointments are needed for this special clinic. Parents are asked to bring copies of their child’s shot record.

Wake Prepares for Tropical Storm Hanna, 09/05/2008 The Wake County Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has moved to a Level II activation and a State of Emergency was declared at 6 p.m. TODAY, Friday, September 5, 2008, in preparation for anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Hanna.

Wake Postpones Emergency Training Exercise, 09/03/2008 Wake County will not hold an emergency training exercise on Saturday, September 6, 2008 in preparation for Tropical Storm Hanna. Organizers believe it is in the public’s best interest to have all emergency resources available for the possibility of severe weather and will reschedule the drill. Members of the media will be advised of a new date and time when available.

Wake EOC Activates at Level One in Preparation for Tropical Storm Hanna, 09/03/2008 The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated at 2:30 p.m. TODAY, Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in preparation for anticipated severe weather from Tropical Storm Hanna. The EOC is monitoring the ongoing situation and is prepared to coordinate emergency response and rescue efforts if needed.

Kinrade Sworn in as New Revenue Director, 09/02/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners today approved the appointment of Marcus Kinrade as Director of the Wake County Revenue Department. The County began recruiting for a new Revenue Director in July 2008, following the retirement of the previous Director, and recently selected Kinrade for the position. He will begin serving in his new capacity immediately.

Job Seekers Invited to Participate in Joblink Career Fair Sept. 17, 08/25/2008 Job seekers are invited to meet with prospective employers at the 2008 Fall Capital Area Joblink Career Fair, Wednesday, September 17, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the N.C. State University McKimmon Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh.

Wake to Hold Emergency Training Exercise Sept. 6, 08/21/2008 An emergency training exercise will be held near the New Hope Valley Railway in New Hill on Saturday, September 6, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the full-scale training exercise, emergency response personnel will be tasked with treating and removing injured passengers from a train and determining the cause of the incident.

Amateur Photographers Invited to Show Their Best Photos, 08/20/2008 If you've taken some great photos this summer, why not take part in the Second Annual Photography Contest sponsored by Holly Springs Library. This year's theme is "On the Road." Share your favorite photos from your children's sporting events, vacations or even scenic shots from your favorite destinations. You choose the best photos.

Annual Mutt Strutt Sept. 6 to Support Animals in Wake County, 08/19/2008 Wake County animal lovers and their dogs are invited to attend the 9th Annual Mutt Strutt, a dog walk supporting the Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, on September 6, 2008, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Historic Oak View Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The event kicks off World Rabies Awareness month, with $5 rabies shots and $10 microchipping provided. More low-cost rabies clinics will be held each Saturday throughout the month of September.

Wake Supports National Alcohol And Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 08/19/2008 September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Wake County will hold a kickoff event Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at 10 a.m., at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh. The goal of the kickoff event, which is open to County employees and the public, is to promote ongoing discussion in the community about substance use disorders, the effectiveness of treatment and the realistic possibility of recovery.

Citizens Invited to See Replica of 2008 Olympic Torch, 08/08/2008 With the opening games of the 2008 Beijing Olympics just around the corner, Wake County residents are invited to see a replica of the Olympic Torch on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 2008, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., at the West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive, Cary. Patrons will also have a chance to make their own Olympic torches on Saturday, August 16, at 10:30 a.m.

Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Western Wake County Residents, 08/06/2008 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors on NC 55 Highway, near the intersection with Jenks Rd. A case of rabies was confirmed Wednesday, August 6, 2008, in a raccoon. County officials are investigating the possible exposure of a stray cat that lives near where the raccoon was found.

Enjoy Mother Nature's Gifts at Wake Parks in August, 08/04/2008 Check out these upcoming park events for August 2008.

Family Movies, Senior Fun, Bugs on Stage at Wake County Libraries in August, 07/31/2008 Friday, August 1, 6:30 p.m. – Movie FunFamilies will enjoy the movie, "I Am Legend" at Cameron Village Regional Library. For information, call 919-856-6710. Cameron Village Regional Library is located at 1930 Clark Ave. in Raleigh.

Wake County, Rex to Hold Heart-Healthy Screenings at Blue Jay Point August 9, 07/31/2008 Wake County Parks and Rex Healthcare are bringing state-of-the-art heart and vascular screenings to Blue Jay Point County Park, 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Highly trained Rex nurses, doctors and dieticians are offering nine simple screenings that could save your life, and conveniently on a Saturday at your local County park. The cost is discounted at $100 for all nine screenings.

Wake Announces Lake Myra County Park Planning Meeting, 07/30/2008 Members of the media and citizens living in Eastern Wake County are invited to attend a public forum on the new Lake Myra County Park on Thursday, July 31, 2008, at 7 p.m., in the Wendell Community Center Gymnasium, 601 W. Third St., Wendell. The meeting’s focus, Programming and Vision, will give residents an opportunity to learn about and participate in the planning process for Lake Myra County Park.

Wake County to Offer Tdap Clinics for Rising Sixth-Graders, 07/29/2008 Beginning in early August, Wake County Human Services’ Communicable Disease Program will host Tdap Clinics in County regional centers for rising sixth-grade students.

Health Officials Alert Drug Users, 07/29/2008 Over the past week, 12 patients have appeared in Wake County emergency rooms and hospitals who have consumed illegal drugs that may have been contaminated with an unknown agent. The majority of these patients snorted cocaine, though there have been reports of heroin use, as well. Many of the 12 patients have been hospitalized, some in intensive care. Though some were in more serious condition than others, all improved relatively quickly.

Wake County Marks Six-Month Anniversary of Live Streaming Video, 07/23/2008 Wake County will celebrate the six-month anniversary of broadcasting live streaming video of Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings to the County Web site, WakeGOV.com, using Granicus, Inc. at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008. The technology has allowed thousands of citizens to become more involved in County government.

Wake County Marks Six-Month Anniversary of Granicus, Inc., 07/21/2008 Wake County will celebrate the six-month anniversary of broadcasting live streaming video of Board of Commissioners (BOC) meetings to the County Web site, WakeGOV.com, using Granicus, Inc. at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 21, 2008. The technology has allowed thousands of citizens to become more involved in County government.

Wake County Programs Honored at National Conference, 07/16/2008 Wake County received five awards Sunday, July 13, and Monday, July 14, 2008, during the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Kansas City, Missouri. The awards include the prestigious Courthouse Award, presented to Commissioner Kenn Gardner; an Achievement Award for the Spanish radio program Temas de interes para la Comunidad (Topics of Interest for the Community); an Achievement Award for the Historic Preservation Commission Strategic Plan; an Achievement Award for the electronic recording of satisfaction documents; and recognition as one of the top 10 technologically advanced counties in the nation.

Wake Libraries Top 10 Million in Circulation, Record Increase in Reading, 07/14/2008 Reading is on the rise in Wake County's libraries according to recent figures released by library administrators. Wake County libraries circulated 10,390,295 books to library visitors in fiscal year 2007-2008, an increase of 12 percent over last year.

Wake County Fire Department to be Recognized for Increasing Emergency Service, 07/11/2008 Dr. Brent Myers, director of Wake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS), will present the Hopkins Fire Department with an award recognizing the department for increasing their level of emergency care. The presentation will take place on Thursday, July 10, 2008, 7 p.m., at the Hopkins Fire Station, 8933 Fowler Road in Zebulon.

Growth Issues Task Force to Meet July 17, 7/10/2008 The Wake County Growth Issues Task Force (GITF) will hold its second meeting on Thursday, July 17, 2008, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., in the ground-floor conference center of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.

Rogers Named New Deputy County Manager, 07/03/2008 Wake County Manager David Cooke today announced that Budget and Management Services Director Johnna Rogers has been named Deputy County Manager. The County began recruiting for a second Deputy County Manager in March 2008 and recently selected Rogers for the position. She will begin serving in her new capacity on July 7, 2008.

Wake Commissioners to Hold Public Hearing on the Little River Reservoir, 07/03/2008 The Wake County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing related to the Little River Reservoir Water Supply Watershed on Monday, July 7, 2008, at 2 p.m., in the 7th floor conference room of the Wake County Courthouse.