Wake County Now Taking Appointments For Free Flu Shots Under New CDC Criteria, 12/28/2004Wake County Human Services is now scheduling appointments for free flu shots for all high-risk individuals under the new guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In addition to flu shots, a limited supply of FluMist is available for healthy people between the ages of five and 49 at Wake County's Raleigh clinic. Walk-in flu shot clinics will also be held in Fuquay-Varina and Zebulon on specific days throughout January.
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'White Flag' Night Called for Emergency Shelter from Cold, 12/23/2004Agencies providing shelter for homeless individuals will implement the "White Flag" (WF) initiative this week based on the cold-weather evening forecast over the next few days. In extremely cold conditions, White Flag sites provide shelter beyond their regular capacity.
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Be a Friend to Man's Best Friend: Donate a Dog Bed, 12/21/2004Give the gift of comfort to homeless canines this Christmas by donating a Kuranda dog bed to the Wake County Animal Adoption Center.
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Wake County 2004 Property Taxes Due on January 5, 12/20/2004Wake County property owners have until January 5, 2005, to pay their 2004 real property taxes without interest being charged. The County mails out real estate tax bills each July, with payments due September 1, but by state law, taxpayers have until January 5 to pay without interest.
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County Urges Public Comment on PCB Report by Dec. 27, 12/17/2004Wake County Government officials are urging citizens to quickly comment on a public health assessment report covering toxic PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) contamination from the Ward Transformer site located near Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). Officials are concerned that citizens may not be aware of the recent report by the federal Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR), classifying the Ward site as a public health hazard, or its December 27 public comment deadline.
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'Starting Your Own Business' Program at North Regional Library Jan. 11, 2005, 12/16/2004Are you planning to start your own business – or have you already started? Are you wondering what kind of business expenses you can deduct on your tax returns? What about your home office, auto expenses, mileage, travel, entertainment and meals? Come to a program at North Regional Library to find answers to these and other business questions.
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Residents Can Wrap Up Season by Recycling Holiday Waste, 12/14/2004Wake County residents will be able to recycle extra holiday waste for two weeks after Christmas during the Solid Waste Division's 11th annual "Holiday Wrap-Up" event. Items such as wrapping paper, trees, gift boxes and greeting cards can be dropped off for recycling at five Convenience Centers across the County beginning December 26 through January 9, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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Board of Commissioners Sets 2005 Meeting Schedule, 12/08/2004The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday set its 2005 meeting schedule. The meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of the month (unless changed for holidays or other reasons), beginning at 2 p.m., with a public comment period for citizens to address the Board from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
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Holiday Cheer Fund in Need of Donations; Record Number of Families Qualify, 12/07/2004Officials with Wake County Human Services anticipate the demand for its annual Holiday Cheer Program to exceed 3,000 households this year. Whether it's changes in the economy or the growth of Wake County's population, more households than ever are meeting the income guidelines for the annual outreach program.
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Board Elects Commissioner Joe Bryan as Chair, Tony Gurley as Vice Chair, 12/06/2004The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday, Dec. 6, elected Joe Bryan as its new chair and Tony Gurley as vice chair, effective immediately, for a one-year term. The chair presides over Board meetings and represents the County in an official capacity at community, business and other functions.
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County to Hold Flu Shot Clinics Saturday, Dec. 4, for High-Risk Individuals, 12/01/2004Wake County Human Services (WCHS) will hold a special flu shot clinic from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Saturday, December 4, for high-risk individuals. The clinic will be held on the second floor of the Human Services Sunnybrook Building, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Clinic E.
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Historic Oak View to Host Holidays Around the World, 12/01/2004Historic Oak View County Park and the Wake County Extension and Community Association will once again sponsor "Holidays Around the World" at Oak View from December 7- 12.
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Money Available for Reducing Waste and Increasing Recycling, 11/18/2004Wake County Solid Waste Management is seeking grant applications for projects that increase businesses' involvement in waste prevention efforts, decrease the amount of waste sent to landfills, and/or encourage the development, marketing and use of recycled products.
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Gardner: County 'Charting the Future' on Various Issues, 11/15/2004Kenn Gardner, chair of the Wake County Board of Commissioners, spoke of the County's leadership on business, education and environmental issues as he delivered the "State of the County" address at today's regular Board meeting.
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Employers, Participants, Partnerships Earn BAC Awards, 11/15/2004The Wake Area Business Advisory Council (BAC) recently announced the winners of its 2004 Awards of Excellence at its second annual banquet. Employees, employers, community partnerships and participants were honored for their excellence and accomplishments in the area of workforce development in Wake County employment and training programs.
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Warmth for Wake Begins 27th Year, 11/04/2004For the 27th year Warmth for Wake will be providing heating assistance to low-income Wake County households. Warmth for Wake is administered through Wake County Human Services and cosponsored by the North Carolina Bankers Association.
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'Starting Your Own Business' Program at North Regional Library Nov. 16, 11/03/2004Are you planning to start your own business – or have you already started? Are you wondering whether you need to incorporate? Schedule C, LLC, LLP, sub-S, C corp – what does the alphabet soup mean? Come to a program at North Regional Library to find out!
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Flu Shot Appointments Full For Wake County, 11/02/2004
Wake County Human Services (WCHS) has filled its 2,700 available appointments for high-risk individuals for its flu shot clinic as of 3 p.m. today. Since 9 a.m. Monday, the agency received 12,535 calls for appointments.
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Trading Spaces Designer to Redesign Wake Animal Adoption Center Cat Habitat, 11/01/2004Frank Bielec of the TLC cable network's Trading Spaces will be at the Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center on Tuesday, November 2, to present his sketch of a makeover of the Adoption Center's cat habitat.
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Wake to Distribute Flu Vaccine to Local Providers; Flu Clinics Resume Nov. 8 by Appointment Only, 11/01/2004Wake County Human Services (WCHS) will begin taking appointments by telephone today for flu vaccination clinics scheduled to resume Monday, November 8. The county will screen individuals over the phone to determine if they fall within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) latest definitions of high-risk individuals for complications from influenza.
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Wake, NCSU to Treat Students for Possible Meningitis Exposure, 10/28/2004Wake County Human Services and N.C. State University (NCSU) officials are strongly urging individuals who attended a party after 10 p.m., Friday, October 22, at 611 Chamberlain Road, Raleigh, to be treated with preventive medicine for meningitis. Preliminary tests indicate meningococcal meningitis in Jonathan Davis, age 18, who attended the party, which was held near the NCSU campus. Davis is a student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is hospitalized at UNC Hospitals.
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Absentee Voting by Mail Ends Soon; One-Stop Early Voting Continues, 10/22/2004If you plan to vote absentee by mail, you have only until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, to have the request in the Board of Elections Office. You may submit a letter to request an absentee ballot that should include the voter's name, date of birth, residence address, address to which the ballot should be mailed (if different than the residence address), daytime telephone number and the voter's signature.
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Wake County Refinances Bonds, Saves $4.8 M in Interest, 10/21/2004The combination of lower interest rates and Wake County's AAA bond rating allowed the County to refinance portions of general obligation bonds and save taxpayers $4.8 million in interest.
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Wake County, NCSU to Host Rabies Clinic October 23, 10/20/2004To help protect you and your pets, the Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center and the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a rabies clinic Saturday, October 23, at the Wake County Adoption Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive in Raleigh. The clinic will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Additional One-Stop Voting Sites Now Open, 10/20/2004Wake County registered voters will find an absentee voting site near them beginning Saturday, Oct. 23, when the County's Board of Elections opens 12 One-Stop Absentee voting sites in addition to the main site operating in downtown Raleigh.
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Wake Developing Best Strategy for Use of Flu Vaccines, 10/15/2004Wake County Human Services is anticipating shipments of flu vaccine over the next week, which will bring its supply to approximately 9,500 doses; however, requests from local health care providers serving high-risk individuals total 25,000, with additional requests coming in daily from local citizens.
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Wake County Human Services Temporarily Suspends Flu Shots, 10/07/2004Due to the flu vaccine shortage, Wake County Human Services has temporarily suspended all of its flu clinics. Any future availability of the vaccine will be for high-risk populations, as defined under the new guidelines issued today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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County Welcomes Public Comment on SW Wake Area Land Use Plan, 10/07/2004The Wake County Planning Department is beginning the process of updating the Southwest Wake Area Land Use Plan. An initial public open house to discuss the plan update is set for Tuesday, October 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the CC Jones Building, 309 Holleman St. in Apex.
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Political Parties, Board of Elections Reach Out to Voters, 10/06/2004In keeping with statewide efforts to increase awareness of voter registration, the Wake County Board of Elections is pleased to announce a joint effort with the Wake County Democratic Party and the Wake County Republican Party.
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Residents Invited to Comment on Stormwater Management Proposals, Flood Insurance Maps, 10/06/2004On Friday, October 8, Wake County residents will have the opportunity to ask questions and comment on the County's proposed approach to meet new federally mandated stormwater management requirements and on preliminary new flood insurance rate maps. The public meeting will take place 8:30-11:00 a.m. at the Lake Wheeler Park conference room, located at 6404 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh.
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Wake Reads Together: Vote to Make Your Choice Heard, 10/01/2004For the third consecutive year, Wake County Public Libraries is sponsoring Wake Reads Together. The program is a community-wide initiative that promotes having everyone in the County read the same book at the same time and then come together to discuss the themes and issues of the selected book. Voting for the five nominated titles is occurring October 11-31, 2004.
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New Radio Communications System to Go Live, Save Lives, 09/28/2004Victims of house fires or cardiac arrest don't care whose name is on the door of a fire truck or ambulance, as long as it provides the quickest response. That's the theory behind the new 800-megahertz (MHz) emergency communication system set to "go live" this Saturday.
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Voters to Decide on Wake Tech, Open Space Bonds in Nov. Election, 09/27/2004Wake County voters will see two County bond questions on the November 2 ballot this year. One asks for approval to issue $40 million in general obligation bonds for Wake Tech expansion plans, and the other seeks $26 million for open space preservation.
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New Polling Places Established in Raleigh, Morrisville, 09/20/2004The Wake County Board of Elections has established four new voting places in Wake County.
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Libraries, Historic Oak View to Host 22nd Storytelling Festival, 09/15/2004Historic Oak View County Park will again play host to some tall tales as Wake County Public Libraries holds its 22nd annual Storytelling Festival, Friday and Saturday, September 17-18.
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Voter Registration Deadline Quickly Approaching, 09/10/2004Wake County residents who need to register to vote or update their current address information for the November election need to DO IT NOW! Due to the heavy volume of applications, voters are urged to register or update their information as soon as possible.
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest Can Strike Any Age at Any Time, Click here to learn more..., 09/09/2004 Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can strike individuals of any age at any time. In fact, SCA is one of the leading causes of death, resulting in over 250,000 deaths/year in the United States. That's one every two minutes. Learn what Wake County is doing and how you can survive.
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Wake Board of Elections Announces New One-Stop Voting Sites, 09/09/2004To make voting more convenient for those who choose to vote in advance of the November 2 General Election, the Wake County Board of Elections will open 12 additional One-Stop Absentee Voting Sites around the county from October 23-30, Board of Elections Chairman John Gilbert announced today.
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PAWS Walk to Honor Companion Animals, 09/03/2004Support Wake County's homeless companion animals by participating in this year's PAWS (Protection Animals We Salute) event! In lieu of its annual Paws to Recycle Dog Walk, the Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center is sponsoring the PAWS for Companion Animals Honor Walk, Saturday, September 11, at Historic Oak View County Park in Raleigh.
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Bear Rock Café Partners with Wake County to Support Children in Foster Care, 09/03/2004Bear Rock Café and Wake County Human Services invite local citizens to take part in "SHARE A BEAR," a children-helping-children charity drive to benefit children in foster care. Sundays, September 12, 19 and 26, from 4-7 p.m., each of the seven Triangle-area Bear Rock Café locations are accepting donations of new backpacks, stuffed animals and toiletries, which Wake County Human Services will then distribute to local children in foster care.
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Commissioner Bryan Appointed to NCACC Board, 08/26/2004Wake County Commissioner Joe Bryan has been appointed to a one-year term on the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners’ Board of Directors by NCACC President J. Breeden Blackwell of Cumberland County. Bryan was elected to the Wake County Board in 2002 and is currently the vice chair.
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Wake County Public Libraries Seeks Titles for Wake Reads Together 2005, 08/24/2004Back by popular demand, Wake Reads Together, a community-wide reading program, is set to begin its third year, but first, it needs the help of Wake County citizens.
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School Igloo Recycling Program Replaced by 'Feed the Bin', 08/19/2004Bye-bye, igloos; hello, "Feed the Bin." Last school year the Wake County Solid Waste Management Division, in partnership with the Wake County Public School System and City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services, developed Feed the Bin, a new paper-recycling program for schools to replace the school igloo recycling program.
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Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan Review, 08/18/2004The Wake County Planning Board will hold a public meeting to receive additional input on the draft Wake County Hazard Mitigation Plan. There will be a review of the findings of the study and the hazard mitigation actions that the County will be undertaking in the next 5 years to reduce community vulnerability to natural hazards. The Planning Board met Wednesday, August 18, 2004, at 1:30 pm. The Planning Board will continue their discussion at their Wednesday, September 15, 2004 meeting.
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Wake Board of Elections Announces Change of Canvass Date, 08/18/2004The Wake County Board of Elections will meet at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 20, to review provisional ballots cast in the August 17 Second Primary. The canvass originally had been scheduled for Tuesday, August 24.
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Wake County Emergency Management Monitoring Hurricane Charley, 08/13/2004Due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Charley, Wake County Emergency Management teams are closely monitoring the storm's track. Emergency response agencies around the county are on call, and citizens are encouraged to stay tuned to news media reports and take appropriate precautions. Links to information and hurricane preparedness checklists can also be found on Wake County's Web site, www.wakegov.com. In the event of an emergency, residents should call 9-1-1.
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Foster Family Picnic Postponed Due to Hurricane Charley, 08/13/2004Due to the projected path of Hurricane Charley, Wake County Human Services has postponed its annual picnic for foster families, originally scheduled for Saturday.
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Wake Board of Elections to Hold Second Democratic Primary, 08/05/2004A Second Democratic Party Primary will be held in Wake County on August 17, 2004, for the Superintendent of Public Instruction. All polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m., and voters will vote in the precinct where they are registered.
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Animal Care Center Looking for Courageous Pets, 08/04/2004Does your pet have a "tail" to tell? Now is your chance to let the world know about your companion animal's life experience, as the Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center hosts its first Companion Animals of Courage essay contest.
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New Voter Cards to Be Mailed After August 17 Second Primary, 08/03/2004
If you completed a new voter registration application or a change of address and mailed it to the Wake County Board of Elections after June 25, 2004, it will not be processed until after the August 17, 2004, Second Primary. By law, no registrations or changes can be made until after the Second Primary.
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Students to Learn About Pet Ownership, Overpopulation, 07/29/2004Wake County Environmental Services, the Pet Foster Network and the Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) are partnering to educate children about the responsibilities of pet ownership and the problem of pet overpopulation.
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Recount to Be Conducted July 30 for N.C. House District 40, 07/28/2004The Wake County Board of Elections will conduct a recount of the votes cast in the North Carolina House District 40 contest between Rick Eddins and David S. Robinson on Friday, July 30, 2004, at 9 a.m.
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Disaster Preparedness Exercise Set for July 31 at RDU, 07/27/2004Wake County Emergency Management, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, will be working with local, state and federal partners to execute a simulated, mass-casualty disaster exercise at the Army National Guard Armory located on the grounds of Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Saturday, July 31, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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New-Look Restaurant Sanitation Scorecards to Begin in August, 07/26/2004The restaurant inspection process is the same, but the sanitation score grade cards posted after the inspection will have a different look. State environmental health officials are rolling out the new score cards, which will be used in restaurant inspections beginning August 1.
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Vote Online for Cat Habitats in National Contest, 07/20/2004Cats can’t vote, so they need your help! Cast your vote online for the Wake County Animal Control Shelter and help make it a happier place for wayward felines. Wake County is among the finalists in the Purina Friskies® for More™ Cat Habitat Shelter Program.
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Commissioners, Raleigh City Council Honored for Support of Convention Center Project, 07/15/2004The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday joined the Raleigh City Council as recipients of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (GRCVB) most prestigious award. The two elected bodies received the Thad Eure Jr. Memorial Award for their partnership in moving forward on the project for a new convention center and headquarters hotel.
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Wake County Programs Garner Three National Awards, 07/15/2004Wake County Commissioners will be receiving several awards this weekend at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference and Exposition, July 16-20, in Maricopa County (Phoenix), Ariz. Wake County has been awarded three NACo Achievement Awards – for its Intergovernmental Coordination and Fiscal Resources programs in the Department of Environmental Services, and for its PRO-Familia program in the Department of Human Services.
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Wake County Government Honored for Use of Technology, 07/15/2004Wake County has been named one of the top-10 most technologically advanced, cutting-edge county governments in the United States by the Center for Digital Government and the National Association of Counties (NACo) in their 2004 Digital Counties Survey. The survey examines how county governments are evolving in their use of information technology (IT) to deliver services to their citizens.
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Wake County Seeks Public Comment on Aging Plan, 07/12/2004Wake County Human Services, in partnership with Resources for Seniors, Inc., is seeking public comment on the county’s 2004-2008 plan on aging. The report, "Growing Older Living with Dignity," looks closely at health, personal care, safety, housing, transportation and economic self-sufficiency issues for older adults in Wake County. Members of the public are invited to review the plan and submit comments through Sept. 1, 2004.
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Wake County Confirms Case of Whooping Cough, 07/09/2004Wake County Community Health Director Gibbie Harris confirmed today a single case of pertussis, or whooping cough, in Wake County. Officials with Wake County Human Services are working with local healthcare providers to provide the needed prophylaxis or treatment for anyone who is believed to have come in contact with the infected individual.
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Wake County, NCSU to Host Rabies Clinic July 24, 07/08/2004To help protect you and your pets, the Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center and the North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine will host a rabies clinic Saturday, July 24, at the Wake County Adoption Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive in Raleigh. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to noon.
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Absentee Voting by Mail Ends Soon; One-Stop Voting Continues, 07/07/2004If you wish to vote absentee by mail, you must submit your request for an absentee ballot by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13. The request letter should include the voter's name, date of birth, residence address, address to which the ballot should be mailed (if different than the residence address), daytime telephone number and the voter's signature.
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Wake County Names Canady New Finance Director, 07/02/2004Melinda Canady, who has served as the Deputy Finance Director for Wake County since 1991, has been named Wake County Finance Director, County Manager David Cooke said today.
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Filing Ends for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors, 06/30/2004Filing for Soil & Water Conservation District Supervisors will end on Friday, July 2, at noon. The fee to file for this office is $5.
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Vote Early for July 20 Primary at One-Stop Voting Site, 06/29/2004One-Stop Absentee voting gets under way on Thursday, July 1, at the Wake County Board of Elections. It will continue on weekdays through July 16, and conclude on Saturday, July 17. One-stop voting allows voters to cast a ballot in advance for the July 20 Primary Election. The votes are not tallied until after the polls close on Primary Election Day.
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Wake County to Participate in National HIV Testing Day Saturday, 06/24/2004Wake County Human Services (WCHS) will offer free, confidential testing for HIV Saturday, June 26, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the DuBois Center, 536 N. Franklin St., Wake Forest. The testing is in observance of National HIV Testing Day, which is Sunday, June 27.
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Fight the Blight Forum Set, 06/23/2004Are you frustrated by your community's declining and decaying appearance? Join local government officials and community activists and learn how to tackle litter and graffiti at Fight the Blight, a conference being held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 30, at the Wake County Commons Building, off Poole Road in Raleigh.
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Wake County Unveils Smoke-Free Restaurant Decal, 06/23/2004Wake County Project ASSIST will unveil its new smoke-free restaurant decal and certificate program at Irregardless Café, 901 W. Morgan St., Friday, June 25, at 2 p.m.
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2004-05 Budget Holds Tax Rate, Emphasizes Education, Public Safety, Human Services, 06/21/2004The Wake County Board of Commissioners today adopted a $746.86-million budget for fiscal 2004-05 that does not increase property taxes and maintains the County's commitment to education by increasing funding to Wake Technical Community College and the Wake County Public School System.
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Wake County Animal Adoption Center Needs Your Help, 06/15/2004The Wake County Animal Care, Control & Adoption Center, formerly the Wake County Animal Shelter, will host an orientation June 26 for its new volunteer program to help with advertising homeless companion animals on its website. The orientation is 10:30-11 a.m.
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Wake County Animal Shelter Changes Its Name, 06/11/2004The Wake County Animal Shelter announces today that it has changed its name to The Wake County Animal Control, Care & Adoption Center.
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Filing Opens for Soil & Water District Supervisors, 06/11/2004The filing period for the Soil and Water Conservation District Supervisors opens Monday, June 14, at noon, and continues during regular business hours.
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Absentee Voting for July 20 Primary Now Available, 06/07/2004If you are registered to vote in Wake County, you may request an absentee ballot by mail from the Board of Elections. North Carolina General Statute 163-230.2 states that a written request for an absentee ballot by mail is valid only if it is personally written entirely by the requester or the requester's near relative, or is on a form generated by the County Board of Elections and signed by the requester or near relative.
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Tourism / economic development project ideas solicited by the Raleigh City Council and Wake County Board of Commissioners, 06/04/2004 The Raleigh City Council and the Wake County Board of Commissioners are beginning a competitive process to consider prioritization of project proposals for possible allocation of uncommitted funds from the hotel/motel and prepared food and beverage tax revenue. The City of Raleigh and Wake County may allocate funding for projects that meet the intent of the enabling legislation.
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Recycle Electronics – and Register to Win!, 06/01/2004 Wake County residents who recycle electronic equipment during the month of June can enter a drawing to win a Panasonic Lumix Digital Camera valued at $450.00.
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Board of Elections Urges Voters to Update Registration, 05/28/2004If you are registered to vote in Wake County and have not received a voter card in the mail in recent weeks, yours is likely among the cards returned undeliverable to the Wake County Board of Elections, said Elections Director Cherie Poucher.
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White Flag Initiative for Summer Heat Relief Starts June 1, 05/28/2004The White Flag Network has announced its plan to serve homeless persons who are medically at-risk due to significant respiratory or cardiac disease and who need shelter from the extreme heat this summer. The program kicks off Tuesday, June 1.
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Wake County Names Crooms New Workforce Development Director, 05/20/2004Regina Crooms, a contracts manager with Wake County Human Services and former policy analyst for the Governor’s Commission on Workforce Preparedness, has been named Workforce Development Director for Wake County, County Manager David Cooke said today.
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Recycling and Disposal Options a Click Away, 05/20/2004Where can you get rid of that old car that is rusting in the backyard? Look no further! As part of continued efforts to give residents and businesses the information they need to recycle and dispose of waste, Wake County has launched its new searchable database, appropriately titled Trash Takers, on the County's website, www.WakeGov.com.
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Wake County Volunteers Honored by Commissioners, 05/19/2004Forty-two individuals and three groups who have provided outstanding volunteer service to the community were recognized at the 19th Annual Wake County Commissioners' Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 26, at the Wake County Commons Building on Carya Drive in Raleigh.
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Recommended Budget Maintains Current Tax Rate, Emphasizes Education, 05/17/2004The recommended fiscal year 2004-05 budget does not raise taxes and maintains the County's commitment to education by increasing funding to Wake Technical Community College and the Wake County Public School System.
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Board of Elections to Mail New Voter Cards, 05/17/2004All voters in Wake County will be mailed new voter cards within the next few weeks, Elections Director Cherie Poucher said. The cards will reflect the newly created state house and state senate districts effective for the 2004 election.
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New Polling Places Established in Raleigh and Zebulon, 05/11/2004The Wake County Board of Elections has established two new voting places in Wake County.
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Warning Issued Against Eating Certain Fish from Lake Crabtree, All Fish from Brier Creek, 05/07/2004Officials with the North Carolina Division of Public Health today announced that they are issuing advisories against eating all fish from Brier Creek downstream of Brier Creek Reservoir in Wake County, and carp and catfish from Lake Crabtree, because fish in these areas have shown high levels of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
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Wake Schools Pilot Recycling Program, 05/06/2004As part of Wake County Public School System's Recycling Pilot Program, new and improved recycling ideas are being tested at 15 public schools in Wake County through the end of this school year. Wake County Solid Waste Management, Keep America Beautiful and School System staffs have been working together since last fall to launch the program, which combines strong environmental education activities with recycling operations. Plans to phase the updated recycling services and education into all schools over the next few years follow the recommendations of the County's Environmental Stewardship Agenda, which states that "students will become environmentally literate and motivated to be active environmental stewards."
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Southern Regional Center to Expand Women's Services, 04/28/2004Women and their families in southern Wake County will soon have a new, after-hours option for healthcare. Beginning May 4, and continuing each Tuesday from 5-8 p.m., the Wake County Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE in Fuquay-Varina, will offer a health clinic for women who currently have prenatal care with the County. The service will eventually expand to other Wake County women.
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Immunization Week Emphasizes Vaccination of Infants, 04/22/2004Wake County will observe National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW), April 25 through May 1, 2004, a national observance that emphasizes the need to fully immunize children age 2 and younger against 12 vaccine-preventable diseases.
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County Launches Online Building Inspection System, 04/22/2004The Wake County Inspections/Development Plans/Permits (IDPP) Division, in partnership with MobileHWY, has launched an online inspection system. Contractors, developers and private citizens can now submit inspection requests, cancel inspection requests, find inspection results, view project notes and locate permit information from any computer connected to the Internet.
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Wake County Public Libraries Sponsors Web Art Contest, 04/20/2004Wake County Public Libraries is sponsoring a contest for high school students to create artwork for the Libraries Kids’ Web Pages.
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County Offers Rabies Vaccination Clinics April 24-27, 04/19/2004To help protect you and your pets, Wake County Animal Control is offering rabies vaccinations at three County sites April 24-27.
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South Wilmington Street Center to Host Job Fair April 21, 04/16/2004At the same time that national officials are focusing on the Triangle’s 10-year plan to end homelessness here, Wake County Human Resources is holding an employment fair to fill five vacancies at the South Wilmington Street Center for homeless men on Wednesday, April 21, from 1-5 p.m.
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Latina Writer to Speak at East Regional Library Event, 04/15/2004Pat Mora, nationally known award-winning Latina children's author and poet, will be an honored guest at the East Regional Library's second annual celebration of Children's Day/Book Day = El Día de los Niños/El Día de los Libros on Saturday, April 24. Festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until the grand piñata finale at 4:00 p.m. on the library's portico (weather permitting).
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Commissioner Ward Chairs National Commission, 04/13/2004Wake County Commissioner Betty Lou Ward, who has served on the Board of Commissioners since 1988, serves as chair of the National Association of Counties (NACo) Arts and Culture Commission.
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Housing Fair Reaches for the Dream, 04/12/2004Looking for the American Dream of owning a home? Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or renter, affordable housing is available in Wake County. Learn about it at the Third Annual Renters and First-Time Homebuyers Housing Fair set for Saturday, May 22, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the N.C. State Fairgrounds in the Kerr Scott Building. Wake County Human Services, Anderson Homes and Wachovia Bank will be among the vendors helping citizens find the keys to owning a home.
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Wake KAB Offers Free Spring Bulbs to Wake County Schools, 04/12/2004For the second time this year Wake County Keep America Beautiful (KAB) will give 12,000 daffodil bulbs and varied flower seeds to Wake County public schools. The free flower frenzy takes place on Wednesday, April 14, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Wake County Office Park on Carya Drive, off Poole Road, just outside the I-440 Beltline (Exit 13) in Raleigh. Faculty and parent volunteers from local schools are encouraged to arrive early.
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Commissioner Bryan Appointed to National Committee, 04/08/2004Wake County Commissioner Joe Bryan has been appointed to serve on the National Association of Counties (NACo) Human Services and Education Steering Committee.
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Celebrate Earth Day at Harris Lake County Park on April 17, 04/08/04Harris Lake County Park will hold its fourth annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day filled with fun activities, crafts, music and more!
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New Polling Place Established Within Precinct 05-02, 04/05/2004Due to the large number of voters in Precinct 05-02, the Wake County Board of Elections, in accordance with N.C. General Statute 163-130.2, has established a second voting place effective immediately for the precinct. The second location will be referred to as 05-02A.
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Wake County Names Goodwin New Director of General Services Administration, 04/02/2004David L. Goodwin, a 22-year veteran of Wake County Government, recently was named director of the Wake County General Services Administration (GSA).
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Harris Chosen to Direct Wake Housing Services, 04/02/2004David Harris, program manager of the South Wilmington Street Center, has been selected to serve as the Director of Housing Services for Wake County Human Services effective Monday, March 29, 2004.
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Board of Elections Establishes New Polling Places, 04/02/2004The Wake County Board of Elections has established several new voting places in Wake County.
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Wake County Sells School, Library, Criminal Justice Bonds; Saves $8.9 Million, 03/31/2004Wake County's excellent, triple-A bond rating saved taxpayers $8.9 million in interest on a $130-million general obligation bond issue on Tuesday, March 30. The bonds, bid competitively through the State Treasurer's Office, comprise $101-million school bonds, $17-million library bonds and $12-million criminal justice bonds.
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TRACS to Hold Community Forum in Southern Region, 03/26/2004Wake County Human Services has scheduled a community forum for Monday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at the Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE in Fuquay-Varina, to receive community feedback on the new TRACS transportation service.
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Options for Amendment of Ordinance Regarding Cluster Subdivisions, 03/22/2004At the February 16, 2004, Wake County Board of Commissioners' meeting, the Board directed the County's Planning Department staff to recommend options regarding possible changes to the Subdivision Ordinance provisions for cluster subdivisions, including their location and utility systems.
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Wake County Public Libraries Book Sale Offers 360,000 Books Under $4; Prices Drop Sat. & Sun., 03/18/2004Calling all bookworms! The Wake County Public Libraries' annual book sale will be held Thursday, March 25, through Sunday, March 28, at the old Raleigh Office Supply building located near downtown Raleigh at 712 Tucker Street. More than 360,000 books will be on sale. Prices drop daily!
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U.S. Health Secretary to Speak at County's Obesity Forum, 03/12/2004Claude Allen, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will deliver the keynote address, "The Super-sizing of America," at the Wake County Wide-A-Wake Forum on Friday, March 26, at N.C. State University's McKimmon Center. The Forum's Wake Up! Shape Up! theme is focusing on the epidemic of overweight children in Wake County.
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Olympic Champ, U.S. Health Official Tout Fitness at Wide-A-Wake Forum, 03/11/2004Five-time U.S. track champion and Olympic gold medalist Antonio Pettigrew will be a guest speaker at the Wake County Wide-A-Wake Forum on the epidemic of overweight children on Friday, March 26, at N.C. State University's McKimmon Center. Keynote speaker Claude Allen, deputy secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will also address the Forum's Wake Up! Shape Up! theme.
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Wake County Awards Four Waste Reduction Grants, 03/01/2004Wake County's Solid Waste Management Division awarded more than $40,000 to four local businesses that plan to implement or improve recycling or composting programs. The annual grants were awarded in January and are designed to support recycling markets, which provide the infrastructure for the collection, processing and sale of recycled material.
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Weather Cancels February 28 Disaster Preparedness Exercise at RDU, 02/27/2004The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) exercise scheduled for Saturday, February 28, at the Army National Guard Armory at Raleigh-Durham International Airport has been canceled because of weather conditions in Charlotte and Raleigh.
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Wake County Closes Remaining C&D Landfill, 02/25/2004When the South Wake (Feltonsville) Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris landfill closed on Friday, February 27, Wake County effectively got out of the "C&D business," though drop-off recycling services will continue for drywall and wood pallets at the North Wake Solid Waste Management Complex. The law does not require C&D debris to be buried in the more costly "Subtitle D"-lined landfill, as was federally mandated for municipal solid waste in 1993. For the layperson this means that keeping this type of garbage out of the County's North Wake Landfill is cost-effective, efficient and good for the economy.
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Electronics Makers Partner with County to Recycle, 02/16/2004Five of the largest electronics manufacturers are helping to make recycling more economical and accessible for Wake County residents. JVC, Lexmark, Panasonic, Sharp and Sony have teamed up with the Wake County Solid Waste Management Division to set up a permanent electronics-recycling program for their equipment.
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Wake County Animal Shelter to Participate in Spay Day USA, 02/12/2004Wake County Animal Shelter will participate in its first Spay Day USA event by providing spay/neuter surgeries at its facility Monday, February 23, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event serves as America's national day to promote the importance of spaying and neutering companion animals to prevent the births of unwanted litters.
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Wake County Adds Tax Collection Sites in Apex, Rolesville, Wake Forest, 02/11/2004Starting February 16, Wake County citizens and businesses will be able to pay real estate, vehicle or other County and municipal taxes at sites in Apex, Rolesville and Wake Forest. With these additions, the County now offers 10 tax collection sites for those who wish to pay their bills in person rather than mailing them.
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Wake County Holds Child Passenger Safety Week Events, 02/06/2004Traffic accidents are the leading cause of death in the United States. Many states have child passenger safety laws; however, there are gaps and exemptions which diminish the protection every child needs while riding in a motor vehicle. Wake County Human Services (WCHS), Raleigh Police Department (RPD) and Wake County SafeKids Coalition will sponsor events during National Child Passenger Safety Week, February 8-14. For more information contact Sheila Frye with Wake County Human Services at 623-8287.
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Citizens Urged to Reduce and Recycle Phone Books, 02/06/2004It's that time of year when new telephone books are distributed and outdated ones need to be recycled. Wake County's 13th-annual Telephone Book Recycling Program takes place Monday, February 16, through Friday, April 16, coinciding with the delivery of new telephone books throughout the County. During last year's campaign, more than 350,000 telephone books were collected for recycling by individuals and businesses in the County.
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County Partners, Citizens To Study Radon In Air, Water, 02/04/2004
Wake County Environmental Services, in partnership with N.C. State University's Department of Marine, Earth and Atmospheric Sciences (MEAS) and the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Radiation Protection Section, is launching a countywide investigation of radon levels in indoor air and water. The Wake County Comprehensive Groundwater Study, adopted in September 2003, recommended the study.
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Church Services Focus on Foster Care, Adoption, 02/03/2004In celebration of Black History Month, February 2004, several Wake County churches are working with Wake County Human Services to assist in recruitment and support activities for foster care and adoption programs.
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All County Facilities Open on Regular Schedule Thursday, January 29, 01/29/2004All Wake County Government offices and facilities will be open on their regular schedules Thursday, January 29.
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Wake County Garbage Facilities Closed Tuesday, 01/27/2004Wake County residents, businesses and local governments should be advised that all Wake County Solid Waste Management facilities will be closed again today, Tuesday, January 27, due to extremely hazardous road conditions. This includes the Wake County Convenience Centers, the North Wake Landfill and Multi-Material Drop-Off Facility, and the South Wake Transfer Station, Construction and Demolition Landfill and Multi-Material Drop-Off Facility.
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County Government Announces Weather-Related Closings, Schedule Changes for Wednesday, January 28, 01/27/2004Wake County has updated its weather-related schedule changes, delayed openings and closings for Wednesday, January 28. Stay tuned for updates and contact information.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee Offers Free Safety, Emergency Response Training, 01/22/2004Business owners, educators, public safety professionals and many others will have the opportunity to learn about important environmental, safety and emergency response issues that affect them – including information on terrorism and infrastructure systems protection – at an upcoming free conference February 3 in Raleigh.
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County Partners To Preserve Mark's Creek Area, Create 'Next Umstead', 01/20/2004Wake County is entering a partnership with Triangle Land Conservancy to purchase land in the Mark's Creek region of Wake County to preserve land in a critical watershed area in the County.
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Commissioners Commit Revenue to Fund Sports, Cultural Projects, 01/20/2004The Wake County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday approved funding for six projects to benefit organized sports and arts projects around the county, using $4 million from its portion of Occupancy and Prepared Food/Beverage Tax proceeds over the next years. Projects in Wake Forest, Cary, Apex, Garner and Fuquay-Varina, as well as the Carolina Ballet, will receive funding through the allocation.
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Don't Trash Phone Books, 01/15/2004Wake County would like to remind area residents to wait to recycle, rather than discard, their old telephone books as new directories are landing on their doorsteps. The County's annual Telephone Book Recycling Program will run from February 16 to April 16, with 28 dropoff sites in all 12 municipalities in Wake County.
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Service to Provide Transportation to Southern Region, 01/09/2004Beginning in February 2004 Transportation and Rural ACcesS, or TRACS, will provide transportation for a small fee per ride to citizens in the southern region of Wake County, including Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs, Willow Springs, a yet-to-be-determined area of Apex and an unincorporated section north of Fuquay-Varina.
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Libraries, Solid Waste Facilities Close Early, 01/09/2004Wake County Public Libraries will close at 5 p.m. today due to the weather and its effects. Wake County government offices are open on regular schedule today, but parks are closed. Emergency management staff will continue to monitor conditions and prepare for any necessary emergency response but do not plan at this time to open the Wake County Emergency Operations Center.
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Sheriff Sets Up Offices in Southern Regional Center, 01/06/2004Wake County Sheriff Donnie Harrison is bringing sheriff’s deputies closer to the communities they serve. Beginning January 5, investigators and patrol deputies assigned to southern Wake County will have offices in the Southern Regional Center (SRC).
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Wake Reads Together Kicks Off, 01/06/2004For the second year in a row, the Wake County Public Libraries are spearheading the WAKE READS TOGETHER community-wide reading campaign. The 2004 campaign will get off to great start January 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Cameron Village Regional Library. This year's selection, chosen by readers across the county, is Wolf Whistle by Lewis Nordan.
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County Celebrates First Voluntary Agricultural Districts, 01/06/2004The Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors invites media, farm landowners, farmers, County Commissioners, local town officials and the public to celebrate the formation of Wake County's first Voluntary Agricultural Districts. Designation as a Voluntary Agricultural District offers landowners a voluntary, non-binding means of preserving farmland against non-farm development.
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