County News



FEATURE: Wake to Host Black History Month Celebration, 02/02/2012
Wake County Public Libraries, in partnership with Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space, will host its annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 4, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Wake County Office Park, 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh.
FEATURE: Birds, Trails and a Photo Exhibit at Wake County Parks in February, 02/01/2012
Events at Wake County Parks in February
FEATURE: Wake Libraries Kick Off 'Valentines for Veterans', 01/25/2012
Wake County Public Libraries and Veterans Services invite the public to design Valentine’s Day cards for veterans now through Sunday, February 5, 2012, at any of the County’s 18 library branches.
NEWS: Wake Sells $96.79 Million in General Obligation Bonds, Refunds $124 Million to Fixed Rate, 01/24/2012
Wake County competitively bid and sold $96.79 million in fixed-rate, tax-exempt general obligation bonds on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, to Bank of America Merrill Lynch, at a true interest cost of 2.40 percent. Eight bids were received.

FEATURE: Wake to Offer One-Stop Services to Homeless January 24, 01/23/2012
Wake County Human Services will participate in Project Homeless Connect Raleigh on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Wilmington Street Center, 1420 S. Wilmington St., near downtown Raleigh.
FEATURE: Wendell Library Branch to Temporarily Close for Renovation, 01/20/2012
The Wendell Community Library will close on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at 2 p.m., and will remain closed through May 2012 for renovations. The library is located at 207 S. Hollybrook Road, Wendell. During the renovation, the library will receive enhancements including a new roof, a new HVAC system, replacement of wooden finishes, and a new and improved layout of furnishings.
NEWS: Wake Receives Grant for Foster Care, Adoption , 01/17/2012
The Wake County Board of Commissioners, during its regularly scheduled meeting today, Tuesday, January 17, 2012, accepted an $180,000 grant from Casey Family Programs (CFP) that will help connect children in foster care with family members. The grant is the start of a three-year partnership between CFP and Wake County Human Services.
FEATURE: Final Weekend to Recycle Holiday Waste, 01/13/2012
Wake County’s annual holiday recycling program, Holiday Wrap-Up, will end on Sunday, January 15, 2012. The program allows citizens to recycle a variety of celebration waste, including wrapping paper, trees, gift boxes and greeting cards.

FEATURE: Eagle Counting, Wagon Rides and Scavenger Hunting at Wake County Parks in January, 01/05/2012
Events at Wake County Parks in January 2012.
FEATURE: College Information, Reading to Dogs and Reaching Goals at Wake County Public Libraries in January, 01/04/2012
Events at Wake County Libraries in January 2012.
NEWS: White Flag Program Offers Refuge from the Cold, 01/03/2012
With temperatures expected to drop tonight and over the next few nights, Wake County is reminding all of those living in the County that agencies providing shelter for homeless individuals will implement the "White Flag" system whenever the temperature is projected to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below any time between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., or when there is heavy or steady precipitation and the temperature is projected to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.
NEWS: Information About Fire at EMS Station No. 3, 12/29/2011
Shortly before 1 p.m. today, Thursday, December 29, 2011, a fire broke out at Wake County EMS Station No. 3, located at 5303 Six Forks Road, Raleigh.
FEATURE: Holiday Food Safety Tips, 12/21/2011
Preparing a holiday meal for family or friends is common this time of year. Wake County wants to remind residents that it is important to use proper cooking and food handling techniques to help prevent foodborne illness, and to enjoy safe holiday dining.

NEWS: Wake County Awarded Public Health Accreditation Designation, 12/20/2011
Wake County Human Services was awarded accreditation by the North Carolina Local Health Department Accreditation Board on December 16, 2011. Wake was one of three North Carolina counties, along with Edgecombe and Warren, to be accredited.
FEATURE: Make the Holiday Season 'Greener' with Wake's Holiday Wrap Up Program, 12/15/2011
Wake County residents have an alternative to throwing holiday waste in the trash – recycling it. The Holiday Wrap-Up recycling program will take place from Saturday, December 26, 2011, through Saturday, January 15, 2012.
FEATURE: Richard B. Harrison Library Branch to Reopen Saturday, 12/14/2011
Wake County Public Libraries will celebrate the grand reopening of the Richard B. Harrison Library, 1313 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2011. The library is located near the junction of New Bern Avenue, Edenton Street and Poole Road.

NEWS: Moody's Revises Wake's Financial Outlook to Stable, 12/08/2011
Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) revised the financial outlook for Wake County’s Aaa bond rating to “stable” from “negative” on Wednesday, December 7, 2011. The rating agency released a report stating that entities revised to stable are considered to have fewer financial and economic linkages to the U.S. government.
FEATURE: Sleigh Rides, Flashlight Cookout and Terrific Trees at Wake County Parks in December, 12/02/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in December
NEWS: Wake Conducts Walk-In Flu Clinics, 12/02/2011
Wake County will conduct walk-in flu clinics to coincide with National Influenza Vaccination Week, beginning on Monday, December 5, running through Friday, December 9, 2011. Clinics will be held from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the Ground Floor of the Sunnybrook Public Health Building, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.

FEATURE: Job Search Assistance, Santa Claus and Homemade Gifts at Wake County Libraries in December, 12/01/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in December
FEATURE: Registration Open for 4-H Summer Sleep-Away Camp, 12/01/2011
Wake County’s 4-H Youth Development program is hosting its annual Sleep-Away Summer Camp from Sunday, June 17, through Friday, June 22, 2012, at the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Educational Center, 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville, N.C.

NEWS: Coble Delivers State of the County, 11/21/2011
In his State of the County address today, Monday, November 21, 2011, Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Paul Coble discussed the economy, future planning and the status of Commissioners’ priority areas in 2011.

NEWS: Notice of Preliminary Hearing, 11/16/2011
The hearing is scheduled for Friday, November 18, 2011, at 1 p.m., in the Ground Floor Conference Room of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
NEWS: Wake Awarded Federal Veterans Transportation Grant, 11/09/2011
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood joined Wake County leaders and other state and local officials on Wednesday, November 9, 2011, at the A.A. Thompson Center in Raleigh, to announce a $601,000 federal grant that is expected to support the expansion of the Wake Coordinated Transportation Service (WCTS) call center.
NEWS: Wake to Host South Wake Landfill Community Meeting, 11/08/2011
Wake County residents are invited to an open house to learn about future development opportunities at the South Wake Landfill property on Tuesday, November 15, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs .
NEWS: Wake Board Approves Moving Forward on MCO, Merger with Durham, 11/7/2011
The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to proceed with a proposed merger between the Local Management Entities (LMEs) of Wake County and Durham County during their regularly scheduled board meeting today, Monday, November 7, 2011.
FEATURE: Coupon Swap, Community Painting, Tai Chi at Wake County Libraries in November, 11/7/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in November
NEWS: Wake Issues Rabies Notice for Northeast Raleigh, 11/01/2011
Wake County has issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors near the intersection of Holly Ridge Farm Road and Buffalo Road near the Meadow Ridge subdivision in Raleigh. A case of rabies was confirmed on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, in a cat. The cat interacted with two people who are receiving post-exposure vaccinations.
FEATURE: Family Hayrides, Turkeys and Wacky Woodpeckers at Wake County Parks in November, 10/28/2011
Events at Wake County parks in November
FEATURE: Veterans Services, Libraries Team to Host Info Sessions, 10/28/2011
Wake County Libraries and Wake Veterans Services are partnering in November to provide information sessions for residents on services available to veterans and active duty military, and their families.
NEWS: Wake Transfers E. Coli Investigation to State, 10/27/2011
Effective at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 27, 2011, Wake County has transferred command of the statewide E. coli investigation to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. Wake County will continue to respond to and investigate E. coli cases within the County. Symptoms of E. coli include severe diarrhea (often bloody) and painful abdominal cramps. People who are experiencing these symptoms are encouraged to seek medical treatment and if they live in Wake County they should call the Wake County Communicable Disease hotline at 919-250-4462.
NEWS: Wake Community Health Director to Offer Update on E. Coli Cases, 10/26/2011
Community Health Director Sue Lynn Ledford will speak to members of the news media about E. coli and preventing the spread of communicable diseases from 2 to 2:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in the Sunnybrook Public Health Building, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.
NEWS: Wake Provides Information About E. Coli Cases, 10/25/2011
Wake County Community Health Director Sue Lynn Ledford will speak to members of the news media about E. coli cases in the County from 6 to 6:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in the Sunnybrook Public Health Building, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.
FEATURE: Wake Convenience Center No. 2 to Close Temporarily, 10/21/2011
Wake County Convenience Center No. 2, 6025 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, will be temporarily closed for pavement repairs from Monday, October 24, through Friday, October 28, 2011.
NEWS: Early Voting Begins for Nov. 8 Election, 10/20/2011
Early voting begins today, Thursday, October 20, 2011, and ends on Saturday, November 5, 2011, for the Tuesday, November 8, 2011, election.
FEATURE: Wake to Host Fall Fatherhood Forum , 10/18/2011
Wake County will host a Fall Fatherhood Forum on Saturday, October 29, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Millbrook United Methodist Church, 1712 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh.
NEWS: Wake Announces 2011 Volunteer Award Winners, 10/17/2011
The Wake County Board of Commissioners recognized outstanding volunteers with an award and recognition program during its regularly scheduled meeting today, Monday, October 17, 2011 .
FEATURE: Readers to Writers Series at Wake Libraries, 10/14/2011
Wake County Public Libraries invites teenagers and adult writers interested in producing graphic novels to participate in the “Readers to Writers” program, taking place now through January 2012.
NEWS: Deadline to Register for November Election October 14, 10/12/2011
The deadline to register to vote or to update voter registration information for the Tuesday, November 8, 2011, election is Friday, October 14, 2011. All voter registration applications must be postmarked or received in the Wake County Board of Elections office, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, by 5 p.m.
NEWS: Wake Offering Community Flu Vaccination Clinics, 10/07/2011
Wake County will begin holding weekly community flu vaccination clinics on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Clinic E of the Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.
FEATURE: East Regional Library Receives Grant for Moonlight Walk, 10/06/2011
East Regional Library will hold the annual Moonlight Walk on Thursday, October 13, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m., at East Regional Library, 946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale. This is the fifth year that the Target Corporation has funded the event.

FEATURE: Wake Launches Natural Resources Database, 10/05/2011
Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space recently launched Discover Nature, an online database that allows anyone to view lists of local plants and wildlife that can be found in the County’s parks.
NEWS: Early Voting in Cary Begins October 5, 10/04/2011
Early voting in the Town of Cary begins on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, and runs through Saturday, October 8, 2011 . Early voting is for the Tuesday, October 11, 2011, elections for the City of Raleigh, Town of Cary and Wake County Board of Education.
FEATURE: SAT Test Strategies, Moonlight Walk and Ghost Hunters at Wake County Libraries in October, 10/03/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in October
NEWS: Absentee Voting by Mail Ends October 4, 10/03/2011
Absentee voting by mail ends on Tuesday, October 4, 2011. Written requests for absentee ballots must be received in the Wake County Board of Elections office no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2011.
FEATURE: Canoe Float, Bats and Ghostly Ghords at Wake County Parks in October, 09/30/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in October
NEWS:Wake Launches New Notification System, 09/30/2011
Wake County Emergency Management encourages residents to register for the new Wake County Notification System to receive messages about emergencies and public safety concerns in their area.
FEATURE: Wake Libraries Offiers eBooks for Kindle, 09/27/2011
Wake County libraries recently expanded its eBooks services by offering members the option to download eBooks for the Amazon Kindle.
FEATURE: Wake to Host Annual Heritage Day Celebration, 09/26/2011
The Annual Heritage Day Festival will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Historic Oak View Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh.
FEATURE: Wake to Release Bald Eagle Saturday, 09/23/2011
Wake County residents are invited to the release of a rehabilitated American Bald Eagle at noon on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at Jordan Lake Dam, 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Moncure. The eagle was found on Friday, June 10, 2011, at the South Wake Municipal Solid Waste Landfill in Apex, which is operated by Wake County.
NEWS: Early Voting Begins Thursday, Sept. 22, 09/21/2011
Early voting for the Tuesday, October 11, 2011, elections for City of Raleigh, Town of Cary and Wake County Board of Education begins on Thursday, September 22, 2011, and ends on Saturday, October 8, 2011.
FEATURE: Wake Libraries Presents Marine Mammal Geodome, 09/21/2011
The public is invited to attend the Marine Mammal Geodome on Sunday, September 25, 2011, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Apex Community Center, 53 Hunter St., Apex. This event is free and open to the public.
NEWS: Wake to Host Community Meetings about South Wake Landfill, 09/20/2011
Wake County will conduct community meetings on Tuesday, September 27, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Apex Town Hall, 73 Hunter St., Apex; and on Thursday, September 29, 2011, from 4 to 7 p.m., at Holly Springs Town Hall, 128 S. Main St., Holly Springs . The meetings are to discuss future development opportunities at the South Wake Landfill property.
NEWS: 2011 Annual Report Distribution, 09/19/2011
The 2011 Wake County Annual Report is available beginning today, September 19, 2011. The report outlines the major accomplishments of the last fiscal year. It can be viewed now at http://annualreport.wakegov.com/annualreport/; hard copies will be distributed to various County locations this week.
FEATURE: Take a Child Outside Week Begins September 24, 09/16/2011
Wake County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space is participating in national Take A Child Outside (TACO) Week beginning Saturday, September 24, through Friday, September 30, 2011, by offering outdoor programs aimed at getting kids active.
NEWS: Wake Issues Rabies Notice for Residents in Willow Springs and Wendell, 09/16/2011
Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in two Wake County locations: Near the intersection of Quail Creek Drive and Eddie Howard Road in Willow Springs Near the intersection of Gillies Spring Lane and Wendell Blvd. in Wendell In both instances, a case of rabies was confirmed this week, in two separate foxes. In one instance, a fox interacted with an unvaccinated dog, which was put down. There was no human exposure in either situation.
FEATURE: Wake's Lake Crabtree County Park Closed Sept. 17, 09/15/2011
Wake County’s Lake Crabtree County Park will be closed to the general public on Saturday, September 17, 2011, from 8 a.m. to noon, for a Wake County health and wellness event. The park will reopen to the public at noon.

NEWS: Deadline to Register for October Election Tomorrow, 09/15/2011
The deadline to register to vote or update voter registration information for the Tuesday, October 11, 2011, election for the city of Raleigh, town of Cary, and Wake County Board of Education is tomorrow, Friday, September 16, 2011 .
FEATURE: Wake's Historic Yates Mill to Host Harvest Festival, 09/14/2011
The public is invited to attend the sixth annual Fall Harvest Celebration at Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, on Saturday, September 17, 2011. The festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the event is free.
NEWS: Rabies Notice for Certain Visitors to the Wake County Animal Center, 09/13/2011
Wake County health officials have issued a rabies notice for people who had direct contact with a gray tabby kitten between 2 and 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, at the Wake County Animal Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh. The kitten, named Silverbell, was in Cat Room A during this time.

FEATURE: Grammy Winner, Native American Bill Miller to Perform at Wake's Storytelling Festival, 09/08/2011
Grammy-winning, Native American performer Bill Miller is the featured storyteller for Wake County’s 29th Annual Storytelling Festival on Saturday, September 24, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh .

FEATURE: Wake County Supports National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 09/06/2011
Wake County will hold several events throughout September for National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. All events are free and open to the public, however class space is limited. The events schedule is below.
FEATURE: Storytelling Festival, a World of Webs and Night Hike at Wake County Parks in September, 09/02/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in September
NEWS: Wake's Commissioner Portman Elected to NCACC Board, 09/01/2011
Wake County Commissioner Erv Portman was recently elected to a two-year term on the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ (NCACC) Board of Directors during the NCACC’s 104th Annual Conference, held Thursday, August 18, through Sunday, August 21, 2011, in Cabarrus County.
FEATURE: Job Assistance, Zumba and Teen Game Night at Wake County Libraries in September, 08/31/2011
Events at Wake County libraries in September
NEWS: Behavioral Health Stakeholders Information Meeting September 8, 08/29/2011
Wake County will hold an information meeting about the management of behavioral health care in the County and in North Carolina on Thursday, September 8, 2011, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Ground Floor Conference Room of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
NEWS: Ward Inducted into NCACC Hall of Fame, 08/25/2011
Longtime Wake County Commissioner Betty Lou Ward was one of seven members inducted into the inaugural Hall of Fame class of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) on Saturday, August 20, 2011, during the Association’s 104th Annual Conference in Cabarrus County.

NEWS: Job Seekers Invited to Career Expo, 08/22/2011
Job seekers are invited to attend the WRAL JobLink Career Expo, presented by Wake County’s Capital Area Workforce Development Board and WRAL on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh.
NEWS: Wake County Board of Elections Notice of Hearing, 08/15/2011
The Wake County Board of Elections will meet on Thursday, August 18, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., in the Wake County Office Building Ground Floor small conference room, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, to conduct a hearing regarding the Challenge to the Candidacy of Lent C. Carr II, Candidate for City of Raleigh District C.
NEWS: Wake Cares for Seized Animals, 08/05/2011
The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center (Wake County Animal Center) received a total of 67 dogs and three cats on Thursday, August 4, 2011, that were seized by the City of Raleigh Police Department. The animals are being cared for through the Wake County Animal Center, and various rescue and foster partners.

FEATURE: Reptiles, Beavers and Colonial Tradespeople at Wake County Parks in August, 08/02/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in August
FEATURE: Wake Libraries Announce Children's Book Contest, 08/02/2011
Wake County Public Libraries, with the use of Storybird, is holding a children’s book writing contest. Now through Wednesday, August 31, 2011, people of all ages can create a story at Storybird and submit it on the Libraries’ Facebook page.

FEATURE: End of Summer Party, Crafts and Theatre at Wake County Libraries in August, 08/01/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in August
NEWS: Final Week to Nominate Outstanding Volunteers, 08/01/2011
Wake County residents are reminded that this week, Monday, August 1, 2011, through Monday, August 8, 2011, is the final week to nominate a volunteer for the Wake County Board of Commissioners’ 2011 Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Nomination forms are available at www.wakegov.com/volunteer.
NEWS: Fantastic Sky Race Begins Friday, August 5, 07/29/2011
Wake County will be celebrating the recent addition of The Fantastic Sky Race mural to the County parking deck on the corner of Davie and McDowell streets as a part of First Friday Gallery Walk in downtown Raleigh on Friday, August 5, 2011, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

FEATURE: Wake Libraries Receive Book Donation, 07/28/2011
Wake County Libraries received a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund of 100 new children’s books.
NEWS: September 11 Memorial Ceremony on July 24, 07/22/2011
Wake County invites residents to a September 11 Memorial Ceremony on Sunday, July 24, 2011 11:00 a.m. in Raleigh’s Nash Square at Hargett and Dawson Streets. Commissioner Paul Coble will welcome members of The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund as they take a 14-by-14 inch piece of steel from the World Trade Center on a national tour that will end in San Diego.

NEWS: Wake Splits Two Precincts, 07/20/2011
Wake County Board of Elections has voted to create two additional precincts. All voters affected by the new voting locations will be notified by mail.
NEWS: Property Tax Billing Changes Save $67,000, 07/20/2011
Wake County is changing the way annual real estate tax bills are issued. Property owners whose prior year real estate bill was paid electronically through a mortgage escrow account will not receive a current year bill in the mail.

FEATURE: County Encourages Residents to Beat the Heat, 07/20/2011
Wake County has experienced record-setting heat this summer with temperatures reaching upper 90s and above 100 degrees. Excessive heat and humidity is not only uncomfortable, but it can lead to life-threatening situations. Emergency Medical Services and Community Health encourage all citizens to diligently protect themselves and their families from the heat by taking these simple precautions
NEWS: First Filing Period for Municipal Elections Ends Friday, 07/14/2011
Filing for the November 8, 2011, municipal elections in the towns of Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon will end on Friday, July 15, 2011, at noon. Filing takes place at the Wake County Board of Elections office, located on the ground floor of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh .

FEATURE: Wake to Demonstrate Heat Dangers for Children Left in Vehicles, 07/13/2011
Wake County Human Services, in partnership with Safe Kids Wake County, will demonstrate the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car on Thursday, July 21, 2011, from noon to 2 p.m., in the front parking lot of the Wake County Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh. Staff will be roasting s’mores in a vehicle, while sharing safety information with parents and caregivers.
FEATURE: Mural to be Installed in Downtown Raleigh, 07/05/2011
Work begins today, Tuesday, July 5, 2011, to install a modern mural along two exterior walls of the Wake County parking deck in downtown Raleigh.
NEWS: Wake Reopens Lake Wheeler Beach Area, 07/02/2011
Wake County has reopened the recreational beach area at Lake Wheeler Beach. The beach was closed Wednesday, June 29, 2011, due to elevated levels of the Enterococci bacteria, but was reopened today, July 2, 2011, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.
FEATURE: Bees, Hummingbirds and Nature Walks at Wake County Parks in July, 07/01/2011
Calendar of July Events at Wake County Parks
NEWS: Long-Term Recovery from Tornadoes Continues, 06/30/2011
After all the downed trees and piles of debris have been cleared away, after the FEMA registration closes, the work of scores of volunteers will continue. For many, this is when their work really starts. They are the disaster case managers, many of whom are volunteers. They give their time to ensure that the Saturday, April 16, 2011, storm survivors who have exhausted all other avenues of financial and emotional assistance receive the help they need.
FEATURE: Blood Drive, Job Assistance and Candy Sushi at Wake County Libraries in July, 06/30/2011
Events calendar for Wake County Libraries in the month of July.
NEWS: Filing Period For Municipal Elections Begins, 06/30/2011
Wake County citizens interested in running for the Tuesday, November 8, 2011, municipal elections may begin to file Friday, July 1, 2011.
NEWS: Wake Closes Lake Wheeler Beach Area Due to High Bacteria Levels, 06/29/2011
Wake County has closed a recreational beach area at Lake Wheeler due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria, including Enterococci.
FEATURE: Put Your Patriotism to Work: Become an Election Official, 06/28/2011
To fill out an application to become a Precinct Official or to learn more about the opportunities to serve on Election Day, visit www.wakegov.com/elections/getinvolved. To learn about voting in Wake County, follow the Wake County Board of Elections on Twitter at twitter.com/wakeelections.

NEWS: Wake Seeks Nominations for Top Volunteers, 06/27/2011
Nominations are now being accepted for the Wake County Board of Commissioners’ 2011 Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. Forms are available online at www.wakegov.com/volunteer.

FEATURE: Wake Animal Center Hosts 'Adopt An Addition' Celebration June 25, 06/24/2011
The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Center expansion of the shelter by hosting the Adopt An Addition Celebration on Saturday, June 25, 2011, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh . The free event is open to all ages, and features reduced adoption fees.

NEWS: Wake Launches Rapid Identification Technology, 06/23/2011
Wake County’s City-County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) will be training law enforcement officers from 22 agencies, listed below, to use the Rapid Identification system (Rapid ID) starting on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.
FEATURE: Wake County Promotes Fireworks Safety, 06/23/2011
The Fourth of July is coming up soon, bringing with it festivities, fun and fireworks. This is an exciting holiday to celebrate and relax with family and friends. Wake County cares about the safety of its residents and encourages people to attend a fireworks display and to avoid using fireworks on their own.
NEWS: Wind Blows Smoke from Coastal Wildfires to Wake, 06/21/2011
Haze and the smell of smoke has moved into Wake County as a result of wildfires in Pender and Dare counties, and a controlled burn at Fort Bragg.
News: FEMA Extends Disaster Registration Deadline to July 5, 06/21/2011
People in Wake County and 18 other North Carolina counties who suffered damage and loss as a result of the Saturday, April 16, 2011, storms and tornadoes have 15 more days to register for federal disaster assistance. The new deadline is Tuesday, July 5, 2011.
NEWS: Residents, Business Owners May Register with FEMA, 06/20/2011
Wake County residents and business owners impacted by severe wind, rain and tornados on Saturday, April 16, 2011, must register by TODAY, Monday, June 20, 2011, to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
NEWS: Wake Board of Commissioners Approves 2012 Budget, 06/20/2011
The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the County’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 budget during its regularly scheduled meeting today, Monday, June 20, 2011.
NEWS: Two New JobLink Access Points to Open in Wake County, 06/20/2011
The Capital Area Workforce Development Board will open two new N.C. SHARE Network JobLink Access Points on Thursday, June 23, 2011. Planned activities, including a ribbon cutting, will take place at 11 a.m.
NEWS: Board of Elections Approves New Polling Sites, 06/16/2011
The Wake County Board of Elections (BOE) adopted a series of resolutions establishing six new polling places. The new polling sites will officially open for the fall 2011 elections.

NEWS: Local Business Owners Invited to 'Collaborate 2011', 06/14/2011
The Capital Area Workforce Development Board will host "Collaborate 2011 - Innovative Partnerships to Attract and Retain Business and Talent," on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at SAS Institute, Building V, 100 SAS Campus Drive, Cary .

FEATURE: Residents Encouraged to be Cautious During Tick Season, 06/13/2011
Tick season has begun in North Carolina and Wake County is encouraging all people to check for ticks daily on themselves, family members and pets.
NEWS: Wake Reopens Holly Point North Beach, 06/10/2011
Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming areas at Holly Point North beach at Falls Lake. The beach was closed Tuesday, June 7, 2011, due to elevated levels of the Entercocci bacteria, but was reopened today, Friday, June 10, 2011, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

FEATURE: Wake Offers Bat Safety Tips, 06/09/2011
Wake County has experienced a 52 percent increase in the reporting of residents finding bats inside homes over the last three months (March 1 to June 1) compared to the same period last year.
NEWS: Wake Closes Holly Point North Beach at Falls Lake Due to High Bacteria Levels , 06/07/2011
Wake County has closed recreational swimming area at Holly Point North (for campers) at Falls Lake due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria and when bacteria levels of enterococci exceed EPA standards, the area is closed to "primary contact recreation," which is swimming or any activity where your head may go underwater. The County samples the lakes weekly each summer.
FEATURE: Wake County Animal Center June Events, 06/06/2011
Events at the Wake County Animal Center in June
FEATURE: Wake Seeking Partners for Community Transformation Grant, 06/03/2011
ake County Human Services (WCHS) has submitted a Letter of Intent for the Public Prevention Health Fund: Community Transformation Grant on behalf of the entire County. WCHS will serve as the lead agency and is seeking County-based coalitions, non-profit groups and businesses interested in partnering in the preparation of the grant proposal.

FEATURE: White Flag Network Offers Heat Relief to Homeless, 06/01/2011
With forecasted record high temperatures, Wake County’s White Flag Network offers access to air-conditioned facilities for homeless people when the heat index is above 101 degrees Fahrenheit. Participating facilities will display a white flag to indicate their doors are open.
FEATURE: Exhibit to Chronicle the Civil Rights Story of the 'Freedom Riders', 06/01/2011
Wake County Public Libraries invites residents to the grand opening of the "Freedom Riders" exhibit at Cameron Village Regional Library on Saturday, June 4, 2011, at 2 p.m., 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh. The exhibit runs through Thursday, June 30.
NEWS: Be Prepared for a Hurricane, 05/31/2011
Twelve years after Hurricane Floyd hit Wake County, citizens are encouraged to prepare for hurricane season, which officially begins Wednesday, June 1, 2011. County officials urge people to "make a plan, get a kit and stay informed" with ReadyWake!, a guide to help citizens survive and recover from emergencies such as hurricanes.
FEATURE: Can-vases, Freedom Riders and Summer Reading at Wake County Libraries in June, 05/27/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in June
FEATURE: Canoe Trips, Snakes and Dragonflies at Wake County Parks in June, 05/27/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in June
NEWS: Wake Residents Encouraged to Move Debris Roadside by May 31, 05/26/2011
Wake County will begin its final pass for tornado debris clean up beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Residents in the path of the tornado, whose debris removal service is through the County, are encouraged to move any remaining debris to the curbside by Tuesday, May 31, in order to guarantee pick-up. Collection is expected to conclude on Saturday, June 4, 2011.

NEWS: Wake, Raleigh Launch Storm Debris Removal Interactive Map , 05/20/2011
Wake County and the city of Raleigh have launched a new interactive map that gives residents the ability to find out who will be collecting storm debris where they live. The map provides debris removal information for agencies including Wake County, City of Raleigh, N.C. Department of Transportation and other municipalities in the path of the April 16 tornadoes.

FEATURE: Wake Unveils 'Can-vases' at Artsplosure Festival, 05/18/2011
Wake County’s 86it Anti-Litter Movement is unveiling eight trash cans that were decorated by local artists at the Artsplosure Festival in downtown Raleigh, from 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 21, to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 22, 2011.

NEWS: Wake County EMS to Recognize National EMS Week, 05/17/2011
Wake County EMS, and Wake County Human Services' Health Promotion Chronic Disease Prevention Program, will host the EMS Healthy Living Open House on Tuesday, May 17, 2011, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the EMS Station on Davie Street, in the Public Safety Center in downtown Raleigh. Employees and citizens are invited to stop by for blood pressure screenings, fresh fruit, tours of ambulances, and to meet Pete, the Paramedic Panda.
NEWS: County Manager Presents 2012 Recommended Budget, 05/16/2011
Wake County Manager David Cooke presented the County’s fiscal year (FY) 2012 recommended budget to the Board of Commissioners during its regularly scheduled meeting Monday, May 16, 2011, at 2 p.m., in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 335 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.

NEWS: Wake to Collect Debris on Private Roads in Unincorporated Areas, 05/10/2011
Wake County has started the debris collection process for residents that live on or in private roads and subdivisions in the unincorporated areas of the County affected by the April 16 tornadoes. Property owners in the unincorporated areas must sign Right of Entry Agreement forms before the County can pick up debris from private, non-system roads.

NEWS: Updated Debris Clean-Up Information Now Available, 05/03/2011
Homeowners anywhere in Wake County, including all municipalities affected by the April 16 tornadoes, who need assistance with debris clean-up are encouraged to contact the North Carolina Baptist Men. Residents seeking help can register online through Baptists on Mission, or call 919-833-5170. Volunteers will review the information that homeowners provide and let them know if the organization is able to help.
NEWS: Tornado Victims Should Apply for FEMA Assistance by June 20, 05/03/2011
Wake County residents and business owners impacted by severe wind, rain and tornadoes on Saturday, April 16, 2011, are reminded to register to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by the Monday, June 20, 2011, filing deadline.
FEATURE: Indian Classical Music, Small Business Week, Computer Assistance at Wake County Libraries in May, 05/02/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in May
FEATURE: Fishing Fun Day, Mammal Mania, Civil War History at Wake County Parks in May, 04/29/2011
NEWS: Disaster Food and Nutrition Services Benefits Available in Wake County, 04/28/2011
Wake County residents impacted by severe wind, rain and tornadoes on Saturday, April 16, 2011, can apply to receive food assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Wake County will accept applications from Friday, April 29 through Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at the Disaster Recovery Center, located at the Chavis Community Center, 505 Martin Luther King Blvd., Raleigh. The site will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
News: Wake Closes Heritage High Shelter, Transitions People Impacted by Tornado, 04/23/2011
Wake County closed the shelter at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Rd. in Wake Forest at 5 p.m. today, Saturday, April 23, 2011. People who were impacted by tornados that moved through the area on Saturday, April 16, 2011, and who had previously stayed in shelters at Heritage High School and Garner United Methodist Church have been moved to a congregate care shelter at N.C. State University. The County partnered with the Red Cross and other community organizations to establish congregate care shelter services to disaster victims. The continuation of congregate care services, coupled with the transition to more suitable housing, will allow people to continue to receive the assistance they need to rebuild their lives. It will also allow current shelter facilities to return to normal operations. Residents and business owners impacted by severe wind, rain and tornados on Saturday, April 16, 2011, should register to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  

News: Wake Closes Garner Shelter, Plans for Housing for New Housing for People Impacted by Tornados, 04/22/2011
Wake County closed the shelter at Garner United Methodist Church, 201 Methodist Dr., in Garner at 7 p.m. today, Friday, April 22, 2011. The shelter at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Rd. in Wake Forest will remain open. The facilities, operated in partnership with the American Red Cross, have provided shelter to people impacted by tornados that moved through the area on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The County is working with the Red Cross and other community partners to continue congregate care shelter services to disaster victims at other locations in the county. Working with FEMA and the Red Cross, employees and volunteers are working to transition everyone who has been staying in shelters to more suitable housing. This continuation of congregate care services, coupled with the transition to suitable housing, will allow people to continue to receive the assistance they need to rebuild their lives. It will also allow current shelter facilities to return to normal operations. FEMA and Wake County encourage people to register with the FEMA Individual Assistance Program by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or visiting FEMA.GOV. "People should not disqualify themselves from consideration for assistance,” said Wake County Emergency Management Director Josh Creighton. “There are programs other than the FEMA Individual Assistance program that people impacted by this disaster may qualify for but the first step in this process is to get registered. Nothing else can happen until people register themselves." People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

NEWS: Wake Establishes Disaster Recovery Center, 04/22/2011
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will open a Wake County Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) today, Friday, April 22, 2011, at Chavis Park Community Center, 840 Holmes St., Raleigh, at 12 p.m. A DRC is a readily-accessible facility or mobile office where applicants can go for information about FEMA or other disaster assistance programs, or for questions related to their case.
NEWS: Wake County Organizes Clean-Up Efforts for Saturday April 23, 04/21/2011
Wake County has partnered with Triangle Community Church and the city of Raleigh to schedule clean-up efforts on Saturday, April 23, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., to help clear storm debris in an unincorporated area of Wake County near Holly Springs. Volunteers should go to a staging area at Triangle Community Church at 4216 Kildaire Farm Road, Apex, to check in and receive instructions.

NEWS: Wake Emergency Operations Center Returning to Level 1, 04/21/2011
The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will return to a level one, stand-by, operational state at 5:30 p.m. TODAY, Thursday, April 21, 2011 . This means that all equipment and personnel are prepared to respond, and the EOC will not be staffed on a continual basis.

NEWS: All Wake County Buildings Now Open, 04/20/2011
All Wake County facilities have been re-opened following severe wind and rain last weekend. The A.A. Thompson Center and Crosby-Garfield Center were closed earlier this week due to power outages.
NEWS: Residents, Business Owners Can Register With FEMA, 04/20/2011
Wake County residents and business owners impacted by severe wind, rain and tornados on Saturday, April 16, 2011, can now register to receive assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
NEWS: Richard B. Harrison to Close for Renovation, 04/20/2011
The Richard B. Harrison Community Library will close to the public for an extensive renovation project beginning Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 5 p.m. The temporary closing is necessary to improve interior spaces and replace major systems. The new and improved facility is expected to re-open in Fall 2011.
NEWS: Wake Plans Tornado Debris Collection, 04/20/2011
Wake County has partnered with the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT) to remove storm-related debris along state-maintained roads in severely-impacted areas following Saturday’s tornadoes.
NEWS: Wake to Waive Building Permit, Reclaimed Animal Fees, 04/19/2011
Wake County residents that have suffered damage to their homes, barns or accessory structures due to the April 16 storm, will be able to receive permits to repair and rebuild without having to pay the required permit fee. Through the action of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, fees will be waived for permits and inspections on structures located in the jurisdiction of Wake County Planning, Inspections and Development.
NEWS: Wake Offers Resources for Volunteers, Citizens in Need of Assistance, 04/19/2011
Wake County has partnered with several non-profit agencies to assist citizens who are still trying to recover from the tornadoes and those who are willing to donate their time and resources to help those in need.

NEWS: Wake Reminds Citizens of Resources Available to Citizens, 04/18/2011
Wake County Human Services is reminding citizens of mental health resources available to storm victims. The aftermath of a significant weather event can be overwhelming for those who have experienced some kind of loss in a natural disaster, or now find themselves homeless.

NEWS: Staying Safe After the Storm, 04/18/2011
The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to coordinate responses efforts with local, State and federal government agencies, volunteer organizations and private businesses following the tornado on Saturday, April 18, 2011. The County offers safety tips to people affected by the storm.

NEWS: Wake Offering Two Shelters, Curfew Expired for Holly Springs, 04/18/2011
The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to coordinate response efforts following severe wind and rain earlier this weekend. Today, Monday, April 18, 2011 , Wake County is offering two shelters.

NEWS: Wake to hold Human Capital Development Fair, 04/18/2011
Wake County Human Services will host the Human Capital Development Fair, Wednesday, April 20, 2011, noon to 5 p.m., at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, in Zebulon. The event is free and open to the public. The event will provide residents with information on housing, education, healthy lifestyles, financial literacy and other seminars. The event will also include a job fair and car seat safety checks. Children will also be able to make crafts to take home. There will be refreshments, door prizes and much more.
NEWS: Wake County Emergency Operations Center Returning to Level 1, 04/18/2011
The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will return to a level one, stand-by, operational state at 8 p.m. TODAY, Monday, April 18, 2011 . This means that all equipment and personnel are prepared to respond, and the EOC will not be staffed on a continual basis.

WAKE COUNTY URGES CAUTION WHEN HIRING CONTRACTORS, 04/18/2011
Wake County urges citizens to use caution as they hire contractors to repair damages to their homes and businesses following tornado damage on Saturday, April 16, 2011. "Be very cautious when hiring contractors to repair storm-damaged property," said Wake County Emergency Management Director Josh Creighton. “Take the time to make sure a contractor is reputable and qualified to perform the work. Doing this before beginning the work will help protect from unsatisfactory work and save time and money." Ask contractors for names of previous customers. Call several former customers who had similar work done to make sure they were satisfied with the job. Check the Better Business Bureau's Web site, www.bbb.org for information on area contractors. Things to consider when hiring a contractor: Get a written estimate. Compare services and prices before making a final selection; Ask for proof of insurance. Make sure the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation. If the contractor is not insured, the home or business owner may be liable for accidents that occur on the property; Insist on a written contract. A contract should clearly state all tasks to be performed, all costs and the payment schedule. Never sign a blank contract or one with blank spaces. Make sure the contract states who will apply for the necessary permits or licenses. Keep a copy for your files; Get any guarantees in writing. Any guarantees made by the contractor should be written into the contract. The guarantee should clearly state what is guaranteed, who is responsible for the guarantee and how long the guarantee is valid; Make final payment only when the work is completed. Do not sign completion papers or make the final payment until the work is completed to your satisfaction. A reputable contractor will not threaten or pressure you to sign if the job is not finished properly; Pay by check. Do not pay with cash. The safest route is to write a check to the contracting company. A reasonable down payment is 30 percent of the total cost of the project, to be paid upon delivery of materials; Canceling a contract. This should be done within three business days of signing. Be sure to follow the procedures for cancellation that are set out in the contract. Send the notification by registered mail with a return receipt to be signed by the contractor; Consumer complaints. May be filed with the North Carolina Attorney General's office. The toll-free Consumer Protection Hotline number within North Carolina at 1-877-5-NO-SCAM. More information is available at www.ncdoj.gov. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) FEMA does not recommend nor endorse contractors. If contractors claim they are authorized by FEMA to do repair work, do not believe it. People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

TWO WAKE COUNTY BUILDINGS TEMPORARILY CLOSED, 04/18/2011
TWO WAKE COUNTY BUILDINGS TEMPORARILY CLOSED Two Wake County facilities are currently closed because they do not have power. A.A. Thompson Center 567 E. Hargett St. Raleigh, NC 27601 Crosby-Garfield Center 568 E. Lenoir St. Raleigh, NC 27601 People who have appointments or would like to receive services at either of these facilities should tune in to local television and radio stations and follow Wake County’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for re-opening information. Anyone interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

WAKE CONVENIENCE CENTERS ACCEPTING BUILDING STORM DEBRIS, 04/17/2011
Wake County residents are encouraged to use the county’s convenience centers to drop off storm debris including vegetation and building-related debris. The facilities are open seven days a week, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

PRESS CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS RECOVERY EFFORTS AT SHAW UNIVERSITY, 04/17/2011
Wake County Commissioner Chair Paul Coble and Dr. Irma McClaurin, President of Shaw University will hold a joint press conference Monday, April 18, 2011, noon, on the campus of Shaw University, in front of Estey Hall, 118 E. South Street, Raleigh.
WAKE TO OFFER TWO SHELTERS, CURFEW IN PLACE FOR HOLLY SPRINGS, 04/17/2011
The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) continues to coordinate response efforts following severe wind and rain earlier this weekend. Today, Sunday, April 17, 2011, Wake County will offer two shelters and a curfew will be in place from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. for people in Holly Springs.

FEATURE: Wake County Rabies Clinic Cancelled, 04/17/2011
The Wake County Animal Center has cancelled the rabies clinic scheduled for today, Sunday, April 17, 2011, at the Bark Around the Park event at Millbrook Exchange Park, 1905 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh. The clinic has not been rescheduled at this time.

RED CROSS TO SETUP FEEDING STATIONS, DOWNTOWN RALEIGH, 04/17/2011
In response to the severe weather, the American Red Cross will serve food and beverages from their Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) today, Sunday, April 17, 2011, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
WAKE OFFERS POST-STORM SAFETY TIPS , 04/17/2011
As Wake County staff continue rescue efforts and begin assessing damage, people living and visiting the area are encouraged to focus on keeping themselves safe. Specific safety tips include: · Stay away from downed power lines. Only utility workers can tell if a line is still active or if electricity has been turned off. · Maintain proper ventilation when using generators. These machines give off harmful fumes that can cause serious problems if they are inhaled. Do not try to refuel a running or “hot” generator. · Keeping off of roadways unless travel is truly necessary. If the traffic signal is totally dark, all drivers are to stop at the intersection, then proceed as if the intersection had stop signs controlling all approaches unless law enforcement is directing traffic. · Use good safety practices when operating yard equipment. If using a chainsaw or other heavy machinery, be sure to wear goggles and other safety equipment. Anyone who is not working in an official capacity should stay home. People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

WAKE TO CLOSE SOUTHEAST RALEIGH SHELTER AT NOON , 04/17/2011
WAKE TO CLOSE SOUTHEAST RALEIGH SHELTER AT NOON Wake County will close the emergency shelter at Southeast Raleigh High School, 2600 Rock Quarry Rd. in Raleigh at 12 p.m. today, Sunday, April 17, 2011. The shelter at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Rd. in Wake Forest will remain open. People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO STAY HOME, VOLUNTEERS NOT NEEDED, 04/17/2011
Trained emergency workers from Wake County and each of the towns affected by severe weather on Saturday, April 16, 2011, continue working to keep the public safe. People who are not working in an official capacity should stay home. “It is very important that only trained workers aid people affected by the storm,” said Wake County Emergency Management Director Josh Creighton. “While we truly appreciate the spirit of generosity, it can be extremely dangerous for volunteers and for those they are attempting to aid.” People in Wake County who are interested in volunteering to help their neighbors should register with the Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) by calling 856-7044. The County will then call volunteers and assign them tasks if they are needed. People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

WAKE OPENS SHELTERS IN RESPONSE TO SEVERE WEATHER, 04/16/2011
Wake County has opened two emergency shelters for people affected by today’s severe weather. Heritage High School 1150 Forestville Road Wake Forest Southeast Raleigh High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road Raleigh A curfew has been put in place for people in Holly Springs from 10 p.m. today, Saturday, April 16, 2011 to 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 17, 2011. The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will remain at level two. This means that equipment and personnel are responding and the EOC is staffed on a continual basis. This staffing includes a call center that is available to handle non-emergency calls in English and Spanish. The call center phone number is 856-7044. Call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing an emergency. People interested in receiving the latest updates on emergencies in Wake County, including winter weather, can sign up to receive ReadyWake! Tweets at www.Twitter.com/ReadyWake. For information on staying safe during severe weather and how to stay safe after storms, visit ReadyWake at www.wakegov.com/readywake.

WAKE PROCLAIMS STATE OF EMERGENCY, SETS CURFEW FOR HOLLY SPRINGS IN RESPONSE TO SEVERE WEATHER, 04/16/2011
The Wake County Board of Commissioners proclaimed a State of Emergency, effective at 4:30 p.m. TODAY, Saturday, April 16, 2011, in response to severe weather. The declaration includes a curfew from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for people in Holly Springs and establishes the authority for inter-municipal and inter-county mutual aid, in the event that such aid is needed for response and recovery to severe winds and rain in Wake County.

FEATURE: Supportive Housing Community to be Dedicated, 04/14/2011
Wake County Human Services is partnering with local affordable housing developer DHIC, Inc., the City of Raleigh, and various financial supporters on Monday, April 18, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the dedication and grand opening of Brookridge Apartments, 3930 Durham Drive, Raleigh .
FEATURE: Wake to Host Military and Veterans Networking Fair , 04/14/2011
Wake County’ s Military and Veterans Resource Coalition will host the second annual Wake Area Military and Veterans Networking Fair on Monday, April 18, 2011, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh .
FEATURE: Celebrate National County Government Month with Wake County Commissioners April 18 , 08/12/2011
Wake County Commissioners will celebrate National County Government Month (NCGM) with a Veterans and Military Appreciation event on Monday, April 18, 2011, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Wake County Express Library Fayetteville Street, 336 Fayetteville St., Raleigh. The theme for NCGM 2011 is, “Serving our Veterans, Armed Forces and Their Families.”

FEATURE: Wake to Host Community Volunteer Fair , 04/06/2011
Wake County Public Libraries' Nonprofit Resource Center, along with the city of Raleigh, will host the Annual Community Volunteer Fair on Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh.
FEATURE: 86it Partners with Local Artists to Respect the Can-Vas, 04/05/2011
Wake County Environmental Services’ 86it Anti-Litter Movement is partnering with Artspace and 10 local artists for "Respect the Can-vas" – a campaign where artists will paint and decorate trash cans to transform them into functional pieces of art. The goal of the trash-can-as-art project is to entice people to 86, or throw away, their trash.

FEATURE: Wake, DMS Partner to Offer 'Diabetes at Work', 04/01/2011
Wake County will be partnering with Raleigh-based Diabetes Management Solutions (DMS), also known as The Diabetes Bus Initiative® beginning the first week of April for the Diabetes at Work program, a one-year pilot program for employees with diagnosed diabetes. The program’s goals are to improve diabetes health outcomes, prevent chronic complications and save employer costs.

NEWS: Serving our Armed Forces, Veterans and Their Families, 03/30/2011
National County Government Month (NCGM) is celebrated each April by the nation’s counties to raise public awareness and understanding about the roles and responsibilities of county government.
FEATURE: Tax Assistance, Dessert and Preschool Fun at Wake County Libraries in April, 03/28/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in April
FEATURE: Citizens are Invited to do More than Just Vote, 03/28/2011
To accommodate Wake County’s rapid growth, the Board of Elections is recruiting civic-minded individuals to serve as paid Precinct Officials for the November 2011 elections. The Board of Elections is launching a new Precinct Official recruitment website and online application today, Monday, March 28, 2011, to assist with recruitment.

FEATURE: Big Sweep, Fishing Fun and Birds at Wake County Parks in April, 03/24/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in April
FEATURE: Wake County Launches Styrofoam Recycling Pilot Program, 03/23/2011
Wake County is collecting non-food, rigid packing polystyrene #6 (Styrofoam) now through Saturday, April 30, 2011, at both Wake County Multi-Material Recycling Facilities.

FEATURE: Wake County Schedules Spring Rabies, Microchip Clinics, 03/21/2011
Wake County and its municipal partners will hold nine rabies and microchip clinics from Saturday, March 26 through Saturday, June 4, 2011 . Clinics will be held in Cary, Holly Springs, Wake Forest, Zebulon, Raleigh and Fuquay-Varina.

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Residents Near Knollwood Subdivision, 03/21/2011
Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors near the intersection of Oak St. and Maple Ave. in the Knollwood subdivision near the town of Apex. A case of rabies was confirmed on Monday, March 21, 2011 , in a raccoon. The raccoon interacted with a currently-vaccinated dog, which only requires a rabies booster following the exposure.
NEWS: Wake to Host Homeless Veterans Stand Down March 24, 03/16/2011
Homeless veterans in Wake County will have access to more than two dozen service providers during the 2011 Capital Area Homeless Veterans Stand Down on Thursday, March 24, 2011, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Wilmington Street Center, 1420 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh .
NEWS: County Sells General Obligation Bonds Totaling $116.8 Million, 03/15/2011
Wake County competitively bid and sold $116.8 million in fixed-rate, tax-exempt general obligation bonds on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 , to J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC at an interest rate of 3.36 percent. Eleven bids were received.

FEATURE: Making Magic Family Expo To Be Held March 26, 03/15/2011
The Making Magic Family Expo, a day of family-focused activities and entertainment, will be held Saturday, March 26, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the N.C. State Fairgrounds Exposition Center, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Proceeds from this event will go to the Making Magic Alliance, which helps provide summer camp opportunities for at-risk young people in Wake County.

NEWS: Wake Health and Wellness Summit to Address Obesity, 03/10/2011
More than 125 Wake County leaders representing business, government, nonprofit, education, health, community and faith-based organizations, will come together on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, from 4 to 8 p.m., at the WakeMed Andrews Center, 3024 New Bern Ave., Raleigh, to take part in a countywide endeavor to address the issue of obesity. The event, Wake County Health and Wellness Summit: Winning the Obesity Battle, will be an action-oriented meeting, highlighting the work that is currently being done to battle obesity, while providing a forum for resource providers to find ways to collaborate.

FEATURE: Registration Open for Wellness Series, 03/02/2011
Registration is now open for the first unit in Wake County’s new free wellness and lifestyle series, Club CHOICE (Choosing Healthy Options in a Challenging Economy). Sessions begin on Saturday, March 5, 2011, in Room G35 of the Wake County Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh.
NEWS: Raleigh Attorney to Serve on Board of Elections, 03/01/2011
The North Carolina State Board of Elections recently approved the appointment of attorney David Robinson to the Wake County Board of Elections. Robinson will fill the vacancy created when long-time Board member Thomas W. Steed Jr. passed away recently. The N.C. Republican Party recommended Robinson for the appointment. Robinson joins fellow board members, Chairman Sharon Everett and Aida Doss Havel, Board Secretary.
FEATURE: Wake Celebrates National Nutrition Month, 02/28/2011
Wake County is celebrating National Nutrition Month® throughout March by conducting food drives at several County buildings.
FEATURE: Tigers, Job Search Assistance and Food Safety at Wake County Libraries in March, 02/25/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in March
FEATURE: Corn Grinding, Bluebirds and Night Sounds at Wake County Parks in March, 02/24/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in March
NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Residents Near Ravens Ridge Subdivision, 02/23/2011
Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of Dehijuston Court, in Northern Wake County, near the intersection of Falls of Neuse Road and Ravens Ridge Road. A case of rabies was confirmed on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 , in a raccoon. The raccoon interacted with an unvaccinated dog, which has been removed from the neighborhood.

NEWS: Wake to Sell $116 Million in General Obligation Bonds, 02/21/2011
Wake County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of $116.8 million in general obligation bonds at their regularly scheduled board meeting today, Monday, February 21, 2011 . The sale includes $106.9 million for the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) and $10 million for Open Space.
FEATURE: Registration Open for 4-H Summer Sleep-Away Camp, 02/15/2011
Wake County’s 4-H Youth Development program is hosting its annual Sleep-Away Summer Camp from Sunday, June 19 through Friday, June 24, 2011, at the Betsy-Jeff Penn Educational Center, 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville.
FEATURE: Wake Parks to Participate in National Great Backyard Bird Count, 02/14/2011
Wake County residents are invited to take part in the 14th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) Friday, February 18, through Monday, February 21, 2011 .
NEWS: Wake Commmissioners Approve 2011 Goals, 02/10/2011
The Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted their priority goals for 2011 during their regularly scheduled board meeting on Monday, February 7, 2011 . The goals were established based on focus areas discussed at the Board of Commissioners retreat held at the Wake County Law Enforcement Training Center on February 4, 2011.

FEATURE: Wake Libraries' Student Poetry Contest, 02/09/2011
Wake County Public Libraries are inviting middle and high school students to enter the County’s annual Wake Student Poetry Contest. Entries will be accepted from Sunday, February 13, through Sunday, March 13, 2011 .
NEWS: Wake Justice Center Topping Out Ceremony Today, 02/07/2011
The Wake County Justice Center, currently under construction in downtown Raleigh, celebrated a milestone with a “topping out” ceremony today, Monday, February 7, 2011, at 300 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
NEWS: Wake to Hold Free Flu Vaccination Clinics, 02/03/2011
Wake County will hold a seasonal flu vaccination clinic on Saturday, February 5, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Room G35 of the Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh . The vaccine will be free for children and adults.
FEATURE: Wake to Host Black History Month Celebration, 02/02/2011
Wake County Public Libraries, in partnership with Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space, will host its annual Black History Month Celebration on Saturday, February 12, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Wake County Office Park, 4001 Carya Drive, Raleigh .
FEATURE: Wake Book Sale and Festival February 17-20, 01/31/2011
Wake County’s annual Public Library Book Sale and Festival will be held Thursday, February 17, through Sunday, February 20, 2011, at its new location, N.C. State Fairgrounds Exposition Center, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh. Over 450,000 books will be available for purchase.

FEATURE: Gum Art, Photo Exhibit and Heart Disease Prevention Tips at Wake County Libraries in February, 01/28/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in February
FEATURE: Black History Month, Birds and Photography Exhibit at Wake County Parks in February, 01/27/2011
Events at Wake County Parks in February
NEWS: Applications Being Accepted to Host Job Search Locations, 01/27/2011
The Capital Area Workforce Development Board is seeking applications from faith/community-based organizations to become JobLink Access Points in Wake and Johnston counties.
FEATURE: Wake Libraries to Host Workshops for College-Bound Students and Parents, 01/26/2011
Wake County Libraries will host a series of workshops to help high school students and parents understand the basics of financial aid and make the right college choice beginning Monday, January 31, through Tuesday, March 8, 2011. All workshops will run from 6:30 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted .
FEATURE: Wake to Offer One-Stop Services to Homeless January 23, 01/19/2011
Wake County Human Services will participate in Project Homeless Connect Raleigh on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the South Wilmington Street Center, 1420 S. Wilmington St., near downtown Raleigh . This event is part of the national Project Homeless Connect, a one-day, one-stop event focused on providing homeless men, women and children with much-needed services.

NEWS: Marks Creek Open House January 21, 01/12/2011
Wake County’s Division of Parks, Recreation and Open Space will hold an open house on Friday, January 21, 2011, from 6-7 p.m., in Room B of the Wendell Community Center, 601 W. Third St., Wendell .
FEATURE: Last Weekend to Recycle Holiday Waste, 01/12/2011
Wake County’s annual holiday recycling program, Holiday Wrap-Up, will end on Saturday, January 15, 2011 .
NEWS: Wake County Government Closings and Delays for Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 01/12/2011
The following Wake County facilities are either closed or on a delay today, Wednesday, January 12, 2011 , due to severe weather and driving conditions.
NEWS: Wake County Government Closings and Delays for Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 01/11/2011
The following Wake County facilities are either closed or on a delay today, Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
NEWS: Wake County Government Early Closings for Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 01/11/2011
The following Wake County facilities are closing early today, Tuesday, January 11, 2011, due to severe weather and driving conditions.
NEWS: Wake County Government Early Closings for Monday, January 10, 2011, 01/10/2011
The following Wake County facilities are closing early today, Monday, January 10, 2011 . Citizens are advised to call before visiting any County facility, even if they have an appointment scheduled. Updated closing information will be available throughout the day at www.wakegov.com.

NEWS: Flu Vaccine Coverage Criteria Expanded to Include All Children and Adults, 01/07/2011
Recent changes in the North Carolina Immunization Program's flu vaccine coverage now allow Wake County Human Services to offer seasonal flu vaccine at no charge to anyone age 6 months and older.

FEATURE: Winter Fishing, Health Fair and a Tea Party at Wake County Parks in January, 01/05/2011
Events at Wake County parks in January
FEATURE: Job Assistance, Circus Tickets and Tax Preparation Help at Wake County Libraries in January, 01/04/2011
Events at Wake County Libraries in January
NEWS: Two Additional JobLink Access Points to Open in Wake County, 01/03/2011
 Capital Area Workforce Development Board will open two new NC SHARE Network JobLink Access Points on Monday, January 10, and Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
NEWS: Raleigh Attorney to Serve on Board of Elections, 03/01/2010
The North Carolina State Board of Elections recently approved the appointment of Attorney David Robinson to the Wake County Board of Elections. Robinson will fill the vacancy created when long-time Board member, Thomas W. Steed, Jr., who recently passed away. The N.C. Republican Party recommended Robinson for the appointment. Robinson joins fellow board members, Chairman Sharon Everett and Aida Doss Havel, Board Secretary.


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