Plan a Cure Now for Post-Holiday Boredom: Advance Tickets on Sale for Jan. 6 Making Magic Motorsports Expo, 12/20/2006The 2007 Making Magic Motorsports Expo will be held January 6, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Dorton Arena on the N.C. State Fairgrounds. This one-day fundraising event will bring together the world of NASCAR and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) through a variety of activities.
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Residents Can Wrap Up 2006 Holiday Season by Recycling Waste Dec. 26-Jan. 15, 12/18/2006Wake County residents can recycle holiday waste for more than three weeks after Christmas during the Solid Waste Division’s 13th annual "Holiday Wrap-Up" event.
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Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Observance Dec. 21, 2006, 12/18/2006Often, we see them only in passing. A new observance is dedicated to ensuring their lives will be remembered. A National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day service will be held Thursday, December 21, at 7 p.m., at Bethel House of God, 3500 Woodmeadow Parkway, Raleigh. The public is invited.
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Wake County Public Libraries Celebrate Record-Breaking Booksale, 12/14/2006Wake County Public Libraries’ November booksale set new records. Held in the former Super Kmart on New Bern Avenue, the sale was Wake County’s largest ever, offering more than 500,000 books to the public in an expanded facility with extended hours and improved parking. When the dust cleared, fewer than 6,900 books remained.
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Historic Yates Mill County Park Debuts 'Gone Fishin' Holiday Tree, 12/13/2006Historic Yates Mill County Park is uniquely decked out for the holidays this year. Rescued fishing tackle adorns a small Fraser fir tree in the park’s A.E. Finley Center for Education and Research, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road in Raleigh, and brings out the desire to go fishin’!
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Commissioners Sworn In; Gurley Re-Elected as Chair, Coble Elected Vice Chair, 12/05/2006The Wake County Board of Commissioners conducted the swearing-in of two newly elected commissioners, Lindy Brown and Paul Coble; and two re-elected commissioners, Joe Bryan and Tony Gurley, at its regular meeting December 4, 2006, in the Commissioners Meeting Room in the Wake County Courthouse.
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News Memo: NRC Groundbreaking, Commissioners Sworn in Monday, Wake County and municipal officials will break ground for the new Wake County Northern Regional Center (NRC) at 400 E. Holding Ave. in Wake Forest on Monday, December 4, at 10 a.m.Two new Wake County Commissioners and two re-elected Commissioners will be sworn in at Monday's Board meeting at 2 p.m. in Room 700, Wake County Courthouse.
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‘Great Gardening Books’ with local author Pam Beck at Cameron Village Library Dec. 6, 11/29/2006
Do you love gardening or books? Are you looking for holiday gift ideas? If the answer is yes, then this library program is for you. Freelance garden writer, photographer, designer and lecturer Pam Beck will talk about one of her passions – gardening books -- at "Great Gardening Books," Wednesday, December 6, at Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh.
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Fourth Annual 'Joyful Voices' Concert Dec. 8 to Benefit Foster Children, Child Welfare Families, 11/22/2006Body of Christ Church, Child Welfare Faith Partners and Wake County Human Services’ Foster Care program will host a Youth Choir Concert, "Joyful Voices of Youth" Christmas Musical, on Friday, December 8. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at Body of Christ Church, 4501 Spring Forest Road, Raleigh.
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Holly Springs Library and Cultural Center to Open Dec. 9 Following Holly Days Parade, 11/21/2006Come join the celebration as the Holly Springs Branch Library opens its doors on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006! The library, located at 300 W. Ballentine St. in Holly Springs, will open in conjunction with the new Holly Springs Cultural Center.
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New Bullseye Pistol League to Begin Nov. 28 at Firearms Training Center, 11/21/2006On Tuesday, November 28, a Bullseye Pistol shooting league will go into action at the Wake County Firearms Education and Training Center, 3921 Old Holly Springs-Apex Road, beginning with an organizational meeting and first match at 6 p.m.
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Fire Marshal Urges Residents to Use Caution When Frying Turkeys, 11/21/2006Wake County Fire Marshal Ray Echevarria is urging residents to be extremely careful this Thanksgiving if they are going to use turkey fryers. The recent popularity of these deep fat fryers has lead to an increase of fires caused by their use. Underwriters Laboratories has refused to certify and place their UL mark on these products because of the fire risks associated with these fryers.
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Gurley: State of Wake County Strong; Community Planning Together for Responsible Growth, 11/20/2006Wake County is strong and growing, and its leaders and community are planning today to meet the needs of tomorrow, Board of Commissioners’ Chairman Tony Gurley said today.
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‘Monet in Normandy’ Lecture Dec. 2 at Cameron Village Library, 11/17/2006On Saturday, December 2, at 10:30 a.m., Cameron Village Regional Library will host a free lecture focusing on the "Monet in Normandy" exhibition currently on view at the N.C. Museum of Art. The library is located at 1930 Clark Ave. in Raleigh.
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Book Sale Nov. 15-19 in New Location; Offers More Than 500,000 Books for $4 or Less, 11/09/2006The annual Wake County Public Library Book Sale is moving to a new location and offering expanded hours to accommodate the sale of more than 500,000 books! The sale will be Wednesday, November 15, through Sunday, November 19, in the former Super Kmart on U.S. 64-Business East (New Bern Avenue) between Corporation Parkway and New Hope Road.
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Public Meeting Nov. 15 to Kick Off South Wake Landfill Citizens' Committee, 11/08/2006A public meeting to establish the South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee will be held Wednesday, November 15, 2006, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the auditorium of Holly Springs High School, 5329 Cass Holt Road. The purpose of the committee will be to educate, engage and receive input from citizens who live near the landfill, thereby assisting the County and municipal partners in making developmental and implementation decisions in coordination with the community.
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Wake's Myers Named Top EMS Medical Director in U.S., 11/6/2006Wake Commissioners recognized EMS Medical Director Dr. Brent Myers today for being named 2006 EMS Medical Director of the Year by the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT).
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Human Services Offers Low-Income Energy Assistance, 11/2/2006Individuals who need help paying their heating bills this winter may apply for assistance from the North Carolina Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). LIEAP gives families a one-time cash payment to help pay their heating bills. Applications for LIEAP will be taken for a limited time period, November 6 through November 17. Eligible households will receive a check in the mail early in February.
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Human Services Offers Flu Shot Clinics, 11/2/2006Wake County Human Services will kick off its flu shot clinics Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. This special Saturday offering will be held in Clinic E of Human Services-Sunnybrook, 10 Sunnybrook Road (next to WakeMed), Raleigh. No appointment is needed.
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Up to $10,000 Available for Innovative Business Recycling Programs, 10/30/2006Wake County Solid Waste Management is accepting applications for commercial waste reduction grants, offering up to $10,000 for innovative business waste reduction projects. Organizations looking to increase their involvement in waste reduction and recycling efforts are encouraged to apply, and applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 30, 2006.
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One-Stop Early Voting Ends Saturday, Nov. 4, 10/26/2006You may choose to vote at one of eight One-Stop Early Voting sites around the County beginning Saturday, Oct. 28, through Saturday, Nov. 4, or at the Wake County Board of Elections, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, now through Saturday, Nov. 4.
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Wake County's Rowe, Groundwater Section Win State Public Health Awards, 10/23/2006Wake County's Environmental Services (ES) Department received a double honor recently from the North Carolina Public Health Association (NCPHA).
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Breast Cancer Awareness Quilt Display, Program Oct. 28 at Cameron Village Library, 10/23/2006In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Cameron Village Regional Library will host a free quilt display and program on Saturday, October 28, at 2 p.m. The library is located at 1930 Clark Avenue in Raleigh.
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County, State Provide Citizen Info on EQ Site, 10/20/2006The Wake County departments of Environmental Services and Human Services are working with the North Carolina departments of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Health and Human Services (DHHS) to provide a way for citizens to get updated information on the situation at the Environmental Quality (EQ) facility in Apex.
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Commissioner Bryan Named Vice Chair of National Transportation Committee, 10/20/2006National Association of Counties’ (NACo) President Colleen Landkamer, Commissioner, Blue Earth County, Minn., has appointed Wake County Commissioner Joe Bryan as vice chair of NACo’s Transportation Steering Committee.
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SCORE Counselor Advises on Small-Business Startups Oct. 30 at Cameron Village Library, 10/18/2006So…you want to start a business? Come to Cameron Village Regional Library on Monday, October 30, at 7 p.m., for some helpful advice and useful information.
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County Offers Rabies Vaccinations for $5.00 on Oct. 28, 10/18/2006Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center is partnering with the VCA Triangle Tower Animal Hospital (VCA) to cosponsor a rabies clinic on Saturday, October 28, 2006. The Clinic will be at the VCA, 1300 Corporation Parkway in Raleigh, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Rabies shots are $5.00 per animal.
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Get Out the Vote: Wake Reads Together 2007, 10/12/2006For the fifth consecutive year, Wake County Public Libraries is sponsoring Wake Reads Together. From now through November 7 (Election Day), readers across Wake County will be voting for the book all of the county will be reading and discussing from January through March.
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Guided Mill Tours Now Available at Historic Yates Mill County Park, 10/12/2006The "wheels are turning" at Historic Yates Mill County Park! Guided mill tours are now available at the park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, and can be reserved in advance. Step back in time at Yates Mill and experience first hand the traditional way that corn was ground into meal, and wheat into flour, using waterpower, simple machines and large millstones.
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Citizen Re-entry Plan, Town of Apex, 10/07/2006
This plan is designed to guide law enforcement personnel and residents in the re-entry and re-population of residences within the Exclusion Area evacuated on October 5, 2006.
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‘All Clear’ Given for Chemical Fire; Evacuees Permitted to Return, 10/07/2006Residents of Apex forced to evacuate after a chemical fire have been given an “all-clear” to return by local officials.
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Apex, County Officials Indicate Fire Under Control, 10/07/2006
7 a.m. News Conference Scheduled to Announce Re-entry Plans
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Wake Emergency Operations Center Activates to Assist Town of Apex in Response to Hazardous Materials Incident, 10/06/2006The Wake County Emergency Operations Center has activated in response to a hazardous materials incident at 1005 Investment Drive in the Town of Apex. Wake County and Town of Apex fire, rescue and HAZMAT personnel are coordinating emergency response efforts and monitoring the ongoing situation.
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UPDATE ON APEX HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INCIDENT, 10/06/2006The Wake County Emergency Operations Center continues to monitor the hazardous materials incident at 1005 Investment Drive in Apex. Fire, rescue, HAZMAT and Town of Apex officials planned to more fully evaluate the situation at sunrise.
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HAZMAT Crews Testing in Apex as Fire Subsides, 10/06/2006Hazardous materials teams are now on the premises of E-Q Company, 1005 Investment Blvd. in Apex. An explosion and fire resulted in an evacuation order being issued for the area bounded by U.S. 1, N.C. 55 and U.S. 64 highways.
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‘The Sixties: America’s Decade of Crisis and Change’ Video Discussion Series at Cameron Village Library Begins Oct. 19, 10/05/2006Learn more about "The Sixties: America’s Decade of Crisis and Change." Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Avenue, will host this free six-part series of viewing, reading and discussion programs on Thursday evenings beginning October 19, 2006.
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Wake County Child Support Enforcement Office Closes Oct. 5, 6 & 9 to Relocate from Courthouse to Akins Building, 10/04/2006Wake County's Child Support Enforcement (CSE) office will be closed to the public October 5, 6 and 9 as it relocates from the Wake County Courthouse to the adjacent Waverly F. Akins Wake County Office Building. Child Support Enforcement has been located on the eighth floor of the Courthouse and will now call the eighth floor of the Akins Building home, in Suite 800.
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Benefit Walk Oct. 21 in Garner to Headline Breast Cancer Awareness Month Activities, 10/04/2006The Mayor’s Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness is October 21 at Lake Benson Park in Garner, from 10 a.m. to noon. Wake County Human Services’ Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention Program (HPCDP) is co-sponsoring the event with Town of Garner Parks and Recreation Department, and 60% of the proceeds will go to the Susan G. Komen Foundation-Triangle Affiliate.
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Get in the Fair Spirit at Heritage Day Saturday, Oct. 7, 2006, at Historic Oak View, 10/03/2006The State Fair is coming up, and you can get in the fair spirit at Heritage Day, Saturday, October 7, 2006, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Historic Oak View County Park.
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Lou Mitchell Named Wake County 2006 Volunteer of the Year, 09/29/2006Lou Mitchell, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and longtime community activist, has been named the 2006 Wake County Volunteer of the Year. Mitchell accepted her award today during the Wake County Board of Commissioners’ second annual Volunteer Celebration at the RBC Center, prior to the Carolina Hurricanes’ preseason hockey game vs. the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Harris Lake County Park Closed Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006; Reopens Sunday, Oct. 1, 2006, 09/25/2006Harris Lake County Park will be closed to the public Saturday, September 30, 2006, for the annual Progress Energy – Harris Plant Family Day. The park will reopen on its regular schedule Sunday, October 1, 2006, at 8 a.m. For more information, please call Harris Lake County Park at 919-387-4342.
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Parenting Expert to Speak Sept. 26 at Cameron Village Library, 09/21/2006Parenting expert Paula Spencer will discuss her new book, "Momfidence!: An Oreo Never Killed Anybody and Other Secrets of Happier Parenting," on Tuesday, September 26, 6:30 p.m., at Cameron Village Library, 1930 Clark Avenue, Raleigh.
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New Polling Places Set in Cary, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Raleigh, 09/21/2006The Wake County Board of Elections has established four new voting places in Wake County.
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EMS Fund Subscription Drive Under Way: A Deal for Your Family, 09/05/2006Wake County Rescue Squads and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are offering County residents an inexpensive alternative to costly ambulance bills. The 13th-annual Wake Rescue and EMS Fund subscription drive is under way.
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Wake County Emergency Operations Center Closes, 09/01/2006The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will close at 10 a.m., today.
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Wake County Emergency Operations Center Opens, 08/31/2006The Wake County Emergency Operations Center has activated in advance of possible flooding and any resulting evacuations from Tropical Storm Ernesto, and the County is opening a shelter today at 5 p.m. at Enloe High School (West Campus gym), 128 Clarendon Crescent, Raleigh.
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Wake County to Open Shelter at Enloe High School at 5 p.m. Today, August 31, 08/31/2006In anticipation of potential flash flooding from Tropical Storm Ernesto, Wake County is opening a shelter a 5 p.m. today, Thursday, August 31, at Enloe High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent, Raleigh.
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Wake EOC Monitors Ernesto Overnight, 08/31/2006As rain from Tropical Storm Ernesto continues to intensify, the Wake County Emergency Operations Center monitored the storm track and stood by to coordinate any emergency response and rescue efforts that was needed overnight.
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'Mutt Strut' Sept. 9 to Raise Money for Spay/Neuter Assistance, 08/30/2006Wake County’s 9th Annual "Mutt Strut" Dog Walk Festival will be Saturday, September 9, from 8 a.m. to noon, at Historic Oak View County Park (Carya Drive, off Poole Road, in Raleigh). Fundraising goals this year are to educate people about the pet overpopulation problem in Wake County and to assist in funding spay/neuter services for low-income residents.
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New Polling Places Set in Raleigh, Cary, 08/24/2006The Wake County Board of Elections has established two new voting places in Wake County, in Raleigh and Cary.
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West Regional Library Opens Its Doors Sept. 16 with a World of Events, 08/22/2006West Regional Library, 4000 Louis Stephens Drive in Cary, will open its doors Saturday, September 16, immediately following an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. To celebrate the occasion, the library will host a day of fun-filled events and performances for all ages that start at 10:30 a.m. and run until 5 p.m.
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Restaurants, Food Service Facilities May Reopen in Cary, 08/21/2006Water samples have tested negative today for E.Coli contamination in the Cary public water supply system, and the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has lifted the boil water order for the Town of Cary. Commercial kitchens and regulated facilities, including restaurants, that have been closed may reopen for business immediately. More information about the decision to lift the boil water order is available on Cary?s Website at www.townofcary.org.
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County Receives Second Award for Open Space Program, 08/21/2006
Land trusts from across the state will present the Wake County Board of Commissioners with one of their most prestigious awards at Monday’s Commissioners’ meeting. North Carolina’s coalition of 24 local and regional land trusts will honor the County with the “Local Government Conservationist of the Year” award for its outstanding commitment to protecting land and water resources in North Carolina.
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Restaurants, Other Facilities Must Close Due to E.Coli in Cary Water System, 08/19/2006All North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources-permitted facilities in Cary will be directed to close until further notice due to E.Coli contamination in the Cary public water supply system.
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Birds of Prey on Display August 19 at Historic Oak View, 08/17/2006Unless you happen to be a field mouse, squirrel or other small, woodland creature, you will want to swoop into Historic Oak View County Park this weekend for an event that is anything but "for the birds."
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New Polling Places Set in Raleigh, Wake Forest, 08/14/2006The Wake County Board of Elections has established four new voting places in Wake County.
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County Libraries' Summer Reading Program Toys Recalled, 08/10/2006Wake County Public Libraries staff and officials are urging parents to return small toy animal figures that may have contained unacceptable amounts of lead, which were used during a popular summer reading program this year.
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Wake Paramedics Save Life In Brunswick County, 08/07/2006Two paramedics vacationing together weren't "off-duty" when Ben Blalock collapsed in a fast-food restaurant on Saturday, July 29, in Shallote, N.C. Larry Barham and Glenn Barham - brothers with 53 years of combined service for Wake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) - took immediate action to administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and send family members to call 911.
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Wake County Courthouse To Open On Regular Schedule Monday At 7 A.M., 08/07/2006Around 9:30 p.m. Friday, a water leak affected 45,000 square feet on the first and second floors of the courthouse and part of the underground parking area. The Wake County Courthouse will open on its regular schedule Monday, August 7, at 7 a.m. Two of the building's four elevators will not be in service until Tuesday.
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Wake Residents Can Help Needy Children With School Supplies Through August 17, 08/04/2006Wake County children in need are hoping local residents will support the annual School Buddies program, while taking advantage of the sales tax break on school supplies this weekend.
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Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice For North Raleigh Residents, 08/04/2006Two recent confirmed rabies cases in feral cats found in the Spring Forest Road and Capital Boulevard vicinity of North Raleigh have prompted local health officials to issue a rabies notice for residents and visitors. A feral cat is one that is wild or untamed. Anyone in the area who has been bitten or scratched by an unfamiliar animal since early July should call Wake County's Community Health Communicable Disease section at (919) 250-4462 .
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Sheriff's Office Sponsors Dog Walk August 12 at Oak View, 08/01/2006The Wake County Sheriff's Office is sponsoring a 1.5-mile dog walk to benefit Special Olympics on Saturday, August 12, at Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, off Poole Road, in Raleigh. Registration begins at 9 a.m. the day of the event.
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Norovirus Illness Contained at Cary Rest Home, 07/31/2006Wake County health officials have determined that the public and other rest home residents no longer appear to be at-risk of a stomach illness that occurred at the Chatham Creek Rest Home in Cary last week.
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Commissioner Gurley Challenges Wake Tech Graduates to Pursue Lifelong Education, 07/31/2006Wake County Commissioners' Chair Tony Gurley provided the commencement address for Wake Technical Community College commencement exercises July 28, 2006. His remarks are listed here.
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Wake County Hosting Career Fair August 1, 07/31/2006Looking for a good place to make a living and make a difference? Come to the Wake County Career Fair, Tuesday, August 1, 2006, from 1-7 p.m., at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center at Gorman Street and Western Blvd. in Raleigh. Wake County Human Resources is sponsoring the fair, which is free and open to the public.
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Public Meeting for Citizens Committee Postponed, 07/26/2006The public meeting slated for Tuesday, August 1, 2006, to organize the South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee has been postponed due to a scheduling conflict. The meeting will be readvertised and the public will be notified when a new date is set.
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South Wake Landfill Public Meeting August 1 to Seek Citizens Committee Participants, 07/24/2006A public meeting to invite participation in the South Wake Landfill Citizens Committee will be held Tuesday, August 1, at 7 p.m., at Holly Springs Elementary School, 401 Holly Springs Road.
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Historic Yates Mill to Host Volunteer Interest Meeting July 22, 07/20/2006A meeting to learn about volunteer opportunities will be held at Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, on Saturday, July 22, at 10 a.m., in the classroom of the A.E. Finley Education and Research Center.
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Public Invited to Forums July 24-25 to Help Define Scope of Services for New Northern Regional Center, 07/20/2006Service providers and members of nonprofit organizations, along with the public, are invited to attend community forums next week on the Northern Regional Center (NRC). Wake County officials are seeking input from members of the Wake Forest and Rolesville communities to help guide the scope of services that will be offered through the new center in Wake Forest.
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Task Force to Hear Report July 20 on Sewage Spill, Prioritize Stormwater Issues, 07/19/2006The Wake County Stormwater Management Task Force will hear a report on the water quality sampling results following the June 23rd sewage spill in Cary at its regular monthly meeting Thursday, July 20, from 6-8 p.m., at the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St. in downtown Raleigh. The public is welcome to attend.
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Cool for Wake Program Provides Heat Relief; Wake EMS Offers Heat Stress Tips, 07/18/2006Low-income individuals who are unable to cool their homes during extreme heat conditions may qualify for Wake County's Cool for Wake program. Through September 1, 2006, Cool for Wake will provide free fans to qualified individuals.
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Wake County Closes Lakes Due to High Bacteria Levels, 07/14/2006Wake County has closed several recreational lakes to swimming due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on EPA standards. As part of the County's Recreational Water Quality program, routine testing for two types of bacteria -- Enterococci and E coli -- indicates when there may be elevated levels of other types of bacteria in recreational lakes, as well. When these levels exceed the standard, 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.
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Wake Extends Deadline on Community Needs Survey to July 31, 07/13/2006Wake County is extending its deadline for citizens to complete the Community Needs Assessment Survey to July 31. The County, through its Human Services department, is using targeted focus groups and a survey to gain as much input from the public as possible about their economic, health, safety and quality of life concerns.
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Historic Yates Mill to Reopen July 15 After Storm-Related Repairs Completed, 07/06/2006Storm-related repairs are under way at Historic Yates Mill County Park, and the mill and its yard are expected to reopen to the public on the third weekend of July, at which time corn grinding will be demonstrated.
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Wake Seeks Input from Community on Health Needs, 07/05/2006Wake County, through its Human Services Department, is conducting a Community Needs Assessment to determine what health issues rise to the biggest area of concern and need for local residents.
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Life Coach to Share Secrets to a More Fulfilling Career July 19 at Cameron Village Library, 07/03/2006Career and Life Coach Stefanie Zizzo will present a program entitled "Secrets to a More Fulfilling Career," Wednesday, July 19, at 7 p.m., at Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave. The program, FREE and open to the public, is designed to help you make things happen for yourself and put you on the road to a more fulfilling career.
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Wake Fire/Rescue Division Lists Fireworks Safety Tips, Scheduled Displays, 06/30/2006Every year, fireworks or resulting fires injure more than 11,000 people. More than half of these injuries occur during the first week of July. Summertime should be a time to have fun. To help you celebrate safely this Fourth of July, the Wake County Department of Public Safety strongly recommends that you attend a public display and LEAVE THE FIREWORKS TO THE PROFESSIONALS!
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Board of Elections Sets New Polling Places in Apex, Garner, Raleigh, Wake Forest, 06/28/2006The Wake County Board of Elections has established five new voting places in Wake County.
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Summer 'White Flag' Initiative Offers Heat Relief to Homeless Individuals, 06/23/2006The White Flag Network has announced its plan to serve homeless persons who are medically at-risk due to significant respiratory, cardiac, or other disease and who need shelter from the extreme heat this summer.
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Cameron Village Library to Host Elizabeth I Exhibit June 30-August 11, 06/22/2006Cameron Village Regional Library is one of only 40 libraries in the United States selected to host "Elizabeth I: Ruler and Legend," a national traveling exhibit that focuses on the brilliant monarch who ruled England from 1558 until 1603. The exhibit opens with a special celebration Friday, June 30, at 6 p.m., and will be available for viewing through August 11.
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Historic Yates Mill, Other County Parks Hit Hard by Storms, 06/15/2006Rough weather has taken its toll on Wake County Parks in the past week. On Wednesday, Tropical Depression Alberto dumped more than seven inches of rain on the County, resulting in damage to the mill and mill yard area at Historic Yates Mill County Park and flooding at Lake Crabtree County Park. Cleanup was already under way at Harris Lake County Park from the effects of weekend thunderstorms.
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Emergency Shelter at Enloe Now Closed, 06/15/2006Wake County officials have now closed the emergency shelter at Enloe High School, 128 Clarendon Court in Raleigh, after serving nearly 60 people displaced as a result of Wednesday’s flooding from the remnants of Tropical Storm Alberto. Overnight, 22 individuals stayed at the shelter.
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Public Meeting June 21 in Morrisville to Present PCB Removal Action Plan, 06/14/2006A public meeting will be held Wednesday, June 21, from 7-9 p.m., to present the Removal Action Plan to be conducted at the Ward Transformer facility. The meeting will take place at the Morrisville Commerce Building, 260 Town Hall Drive.
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County to Open Emergency Shelter at Enloe High School Wednesday, June 14, at 4:30 p.m., 06/14/2006Wake County officials, in collaboration with Wake County Public Schools, will open an emergency shelter at Enloe High School, 128 Clarendon Crescent (East Campus), Raleigh, at 4:30 p.m. for individuals impacted by today’s flooding and heavy rains.
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Harris Lake County Park Closed Beginning Monday, June 12, for Storm Damage, 06/12/2006Harris Lake County Park sustained damage from heavy thunderstorms overnight and will be closed to the public beginning Monday, June 12.
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Wake Commissioners Approve New South Wake Landfill, 06/05/2006Commissioners voted today in favor of a new in-county landfill to provide solid waste disposal to Wake County residents for 25 years. This includes a new long-term Interlocal Agreement (ILA) with municipalities and a Landfill Services contract with Waste Industries, Inc., for the construction and operation of the landfill.
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Commissioner Webb Places Barbecue Wager on Hockey Series, 05/19/2006As an RBC Center chef prepares barbecue and the Carolina Hurricanes practice in the background, Commissioners’ Vice Chair Harold Webb makes a televised, friendly wager Friday with Erie County (Buffalo, N.Y.) Executive Joel Giambra. Webb bet Giambra several pounds of Eastern North Carolina barbecue vs. buckets of Buffalo chicken wings that the Hurricanes will triumph in the Eastern Conference Finals vs. the Buffalo Sabres.
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Wake County Commissioners Appoint Banks New Clerk to Board, 05/18/2006Susan Banks, former clerk to the Pitt County Board of Commissioners for more than 17 years, has been appointed Clerk to the Board of Wake County Commissioners, Commissioners’ Chair Tony Gurley said today.
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Wake Animal Center Implementing Control Measures to Limit Spread of Canine Respiratory Illness, 05/18/2006Wake County Environmental Services is working with N.C. State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) and the N. C. Department of Environmental and Occupational Epidemiology (EOE) to develop and implement control measures to limit the spread of a contagious upper respiratory infection present in dogs at the County's Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center. An increase in the number of dogs with runny nose and cough was observed in November 2005. Sick dogs are being treated with antibiotics and are recovering, but medicine and deep cleaning did not stop the illness from spreading between dogs in the facility.
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Historic Yates Mill to Hold Grand Opening Celebration May 20-21, 05/18/2006Wake County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space and its partners – N.C. State University, the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the nonprofit group Yates Mill Associates – are proud to announce the grand opening of Historic Yates Mill County Park Saturday, May 20, and Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Recommended 2006-07 Budget Includes 3-Cent Tax Increase to Fund Education, Mental Health, Public Safety, 05/15/2006The proposed Wake County fiscal year 2006-07 budget emphasizes education, mental health and public safety programs, and for the first time in three years would raise taxes.
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EMS Week May 14-20: Celebrate with Paramedics 'Serving on Healthcare's Front Line', 05/10/2006Wake County Commissioners invite the public to learn more about the paramedics who serve them every day as the County celebrates Wake County Emergency Medical Services Week 2006, May 14-20.
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Wake Extends Deadline to May 15 for Katrina Victims to Apply for Funds, 05/05/2006Wake County Human Services (WCHS) has extended its deadline to receive applications from Hurricane Katrina evacuees for the N.C. Helping Neighbors Fund. In late February, the state distributed more than $274,000 from the fund to 27 North Carolina counties where Katrina evacuees are residing. Wake received $47,471.
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Public Comment Requested May 1-15 for Solid Waste Plan, 05/02/2006The Wake County Ten-Year Solid Waste Management Plan 2006 Update addresses several key solid waste issues that will have a large impact on Wake County residents. These issues include the possible construction of the South Wake Landfill and closing of the North Wake Landfill in the near future, the continued effort to divert materials for recycling by making solid waste management and recycling collection services available to all solid waste generators and the continued effort to address illegal dumping and litter in Wake County.
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Commissioners Vote to Postpone Landfill Decision Until June 5, 05/01/2006Commissioners at their Monday, May 1, meeting postponed their vote until June 5 on building a new in-county landfill to provide 25 years of solid waste disposal services to Wake County residents.
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Human Services Director to Retire January 1, 2007, 04/28/2006Wake County Human Services (WCHS) Executive Director Maria F. Spaulding will retire January 1, 2007, according to Wake County Manager David Cooke. Spaulding announced her retirement April 27, 2006, during the Wake County Human and Environmental Services Board of Directors meeting.
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Antique Autos on Display May 6 at Historic Oak View, 04/26/2006When was the last time you saw a Cord, Franklin, McLaughlin, Packard or Studebaker? Relive automobile history at the Triangle Chapter Meet of the Antique Automobile Club of America, Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Historic Oak View County Park.
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Wake to Display 20 New Fire Trucks April 27 at RBC Center, 04/24/2006Wake County Public Safety will celebrate the collaborative purchase of 20 new fire trucks at the RBC Center parking lot Thursday, April 27, 2006, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Wake County Board of Commissioners, Wake County Fire Commission and Wake County Fire Commission’s Apparatus Committee partnered to purchase the new trucks at an estimated savings of $600,000 to County taxpayers.
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Unified Ordinance Simplifies Development in Wake County, 04/21/2006
As the city and towns in Wake County have grown, they have sometimes found their zoning and development standards at odds with the County and with each other. Thanks to a new, countywide ordinance, the County and its municipalities are now able to find common ground on growth.
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Author, Former World War II Spy to Speak April 28 at Cameron Village Library, 04/19/2006As a French Jewish spy in Nazi Germany during World War II, Marthe Cohn confronted death daily. Her courageous actions helped defeat the Nazi empire. On Friday, April 28, she will present a program, “Bravery and Courage: Marthe Cohn’s Extraordinary Story of Survival During WWII,” at Cameron Village Regional Library, from 7-8:30 p.m. The library is located at 1930 Clark Ave. in Raleigh, and the program is FREE and open to the public.
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Blue Jay Point to Host 9th Annual Songbird Celebration April 29, 2006, 04/13/2006
Bring your family to a FREE, daylong celebration of our feathered friends as Blue Jay Point County Park hosts its 9th annual Songbird Celebration, Saturday, April 29, 2006, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day and the return of our migratory songbirds while you enjoy bird-related activities throughout the park.
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Celebrate Earth Day at Harris Lake April 22, 04/13/2006Harris Lake County Park will hold its sixth annual Earth Day Celebration Saturday, April 22, 2006, 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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Vote Early for May 2 Primary at Board of Elections One-Stop Absentee Voting Site, 04/06/2006One-Stop No Excuse Absentee voting gets under way on Thursday, April 13, at the Wake County Board of Elections, 337 S. Salisbury St., downtown Raleigh. Voters may vote ahead of the scheduled May 2, 2006, Primary Election.
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Fuquay-Varina Library to Host Appreciation Event April 8 for Mural Artist Hedi Orvos, 04/05/2006Artist Hedi Orvos, who recently completed a mural of the four seasons at the Fuquay-Varina Public Library, will be the guest of honor at a "Meet the Artist" event Saturday, April 8, from 10-11 a.m., at the library, 133 South Fuquay Ave. in Fuquay-Varina.
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State, Local Officials Ask Citizens to Conserve Water, 04/04/2006North Carolina Governor Mike Easley has issued a statement asking all citizens to conserve water, with Wake among 21 counties now classified in "severe drought conditions."
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No Transmission of TB Among Individuals Recently Tested at Wake Tech, 04/03/2006Wake County Human Services officials confirmed today that tuberculosis (TB) has not been transmitted to any of the approximately 100 Wake Technical Community College students and staff who were recently tested after coming into contact with a confirmed case of TB.
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Clemmons Named Top Animal Control Employee in U.S., 03/28/2006The National Animal Control Association (NACA) has named Nancy Clemmons, manager of the Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, the 2006 Outstanding Animal Control Employee of the Year, from among 15 nominees across the U.S. The award will be presented at the NACA annual training conference in Oklahoma City in May.
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Historic Oak View County Park Exhibit Looks at History of Mill Towns, 03/23/2006Textile manufacturing is intricately woven through the fabric of this state. Historic Oak View County Park captures this vivid history, once a way of life for North Carolina’s people, with “The Rhythm of the Factory: Life and Labor in North Carolina’s Textile Mill Communities.”
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Wake Officials to Test Wake Tech Students for Possible TB Exposure, 03/23/2006Wake County Human Services officials confirmed today that approximately 100 Wake Technical Community College Health Science campus students and teachers may have come in contact with an individual confirmed to have tuberculosis (TB). In a letter to students and staff, Wake County Community Health Director Gibbie Harris alerted individuals of the potential exposure and the need to be tested for TB.
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Human Services Buildings and Grounds Go Smoke-Free April 1, 03/22/2006Wake County Human Services (WCHS) campuses will become smoke-free, effective April 1. The Wake County Human and Environmental Services Board of Directors designated the policy change following passage by the 2005 General Assembly of two amendments to state law.
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JobLink Career Fair Scheduled for March 21 at McKimmon Center, 03/20/2006Individuals seeking employment will have the opportunity to meet with potential employers during the JobLink Career Fair, Tuesday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the McKimmon Conference and Training Center, 1101 Gorman St., Raleigh.
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Absentee Voting by Mail for May 2 Primary Now Available, 03/17/2006If 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 written entirely by the requester personally, or is on a form generated by the county board of elections and signed by the requester.
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Time for Annual Water Well Checkup, 03/16/2006With the arrival of spring, Wake County Environmental Services and the National Ground Water Association (NGWA) remind you that it’s time to have an annual water well checkup before the peak water use season begins.
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New Voting Place Established in Fuquay-Varina Precinct, 03/15/2006In accordance with N.C. General Statute 163-128(a), the Wake County Board of Elections has established a new voting place, effective immediately, for a precinct in Fuquay-Varina.
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CCBI Adds Palm-Print Technology, 03/14/2006Wake County’s City-County Bureau of Identification (CCBI) has tapped into a new technology that should greatly assist law enforcement agencies in Wake County. The agency has recently received the Spex Forensic Printquest AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System), which provides a database for full finger and palm-print impressions taken at the time of an individual’s arrest.
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Business Recycling Workshop March 22 Is Place to Network, Increase Efficiency, 03/13/2006
Local businesses can network and learn how to cut waste and costs at the “Go Green, Save Green” business recycling workshop Wednesday, March 22, from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Hilton North Raleigh. Wake County is sponsoring the workshop in conjunction with the Carolina Recycling Association’s (CRA) annual conference and trade show at the Hilton North Raleigh March 21-24.
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Historic Oak View to Host Mill History Day March 18, 03/09/2006This is more than just milling around! Come out to Historic Oak View County Park Saturday, March 18, for Mill History Day and see what’s woven into the fabric of this state’s rich history in textiles.
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Wake Reads Together Finale March 23 Explores Impact of 'Blood Done Sign My Name', 03/08/2006How much can a book affect the discussion of civil rights history? Find out at the finale event of the 2006 Wake Reads Together community reading program, March 23, at 7 p.m., at Meredith College’s Jones Chapel. The event is free and open to the public.
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Reduced-Cost Radon Mitigation Training Offered March 20-24, 03/07/2006Wake County Environmental Services and the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Radiation Protection Section are offering Radon Mitigation Training March 20-24 at the Comfort Suites of Raleigh, 1309 Cooperation Parkway, Hwy 64 / 264 East, Raleigh, NC 27610.
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Wake County Open Space Program Earns National Honor, 03/04/2006Wake County was announced today as one of six winners of the second annual County Leadership in Conservation Awards, sponsored by The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and National Association of Counties (NACo). Wake County Commissioners’ Chair Tony Gurley accepted the award on behalf of the County at the annual NACo Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C.
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Southern Regional Center to Hold 10th-Anniversary Celebration Friday, March 3, 03/02/2006The Wake County Southern Regional Center (SRC) celebrates 10 years this month of bringing services closer to the residents of southern Wake County and increasing customer options through community partnerships. The anniversary celebration is this Friday, March 3.
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Emergency Simulation to Take Place March 2 at Wake County Fire Training Center, 02/27/2006A Unified Command and Control emergency training exercise for local public safety workers will take place Thursday, March 2, at the Wake County Fire Training Center, 1543 Shooting Lane, New Hill. This exercise has been developed by the Wake County Public Safety Department, Fire/Rescue Division, in partnership with Wake Technical Community College, to address federal National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements. A briefing for the news media with Wake County Fire Marshal Ray Echevarria is scheduled for 11 a.m.
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Filing Ends Feb. 28, One-Stop Voting Begins April 13 for May 2 Primary, 02/24/2006
The filing period for the offices of State Senate, N.C. House of Representatives, County Commissioners, Clerk of Superior Court and Sheriff ends Tuesday, February 28, at noon, at the Wake County Board of Elections Office, 337 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh.
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Recycle Telephone Books at 21 Locations Around County, 02/15/2006New telephone books from six different companies are arriving at businesses and on doorsteps just as Wake County Solid Waste Management kicks off its 2006 Telephone Book Recycling Program. This year staff has provided 21 drop-off sites for residents and businesses to recycle their old books from now through May 1, 2006.
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Commissioners, School Board to Hold Joint Meeting Feb. 15 to Discuss Bond Scenarios, 02/14/2006The Wake County Board of Commissioners and the Wake County Board of Education will hold a joint meeting Wednesday, February 15, 9 a.m.-noon, in the ground-floor conference room of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., downtown Raleigh.
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Church Services Focus on Foster Care, Adoption, 02/09/2006In celebration of Black History Month, several Wake County churches are working with Wake County Human Services this month to assist in recruitment and support activities for foster care and adoption programs.
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Job-Seekers Discover 'What Not to Do' at Free Seminar Feb. 23 at North Regional Library, 02/08/2006Don’t blow your chances for that new job! Pick up tips on improving your marketability as North Regional Library hosts “5 Biggest Mistakes that Job-Seekers Make,” Thursday, February 23, from 7:00-8:00 p.m. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.
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Commissioners Proclaim February Women's Heart Health Month, 02/07/2006The Wake County Board of Commissioners at its Monday meeting proclaimed February 2006 as Women’s Heart Health Month to raise awareness among local women that heart disease, including strokes, is their number-one health threat. The Commissioners encourage all citizens to work together to promote and improve the health of women.
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Countywide Task Force to Address Stormwater Issues, 02/03/2006Wake County Commissioners will appoint 21 citizens to serve on a countywide Stormwater Management Task Force at their regular meeting February 6. Commissioners’ Chair Tony Gurley appointed Commissioner Kenn Gardner to chair the task force, which began meeting February 23.
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No Transmission of TB Among Individuals Recently Tested at Sanderson High, 02/03/2006
Wake County Human Services officials confirmed today that tuberculosis (TB) has not been transmitted to the 140 Sanderson High School students and teachers who were recently tested after coming into contact with a confirmed case of TB. Sanderson Principal Cathy Q. Moore and Wake County Community Health Director Gibbie Harris shared the results in a letter that was sent home to parents February 2.
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Human Services Provides Dental Sealants Feb. 3 as Part of Give Kids a Smile Events, 02/02/2006Wake County Human Services’ dental clinics will hold a special sealant clinic for children Friday, February 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., as part of national Give Kids A Smile events. The clinics will include dental hygienist and dental assistant students from Wake Technical Community College and will be held in the dental clinic within Human Services’ 10 Sunnybrook Road location.
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Human Services Invites Public to Help Shape Department's Future Through Series of Community Forums, 02/01/2006Wake County Human Services kicked off a series of six community forums Tuesday, January 31, in Fuquay-Varina. The purpose of the forums is to receive public input on how to shape the future of the agency and its programs.
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Wake Commissioners Prioritize 2006 Goals With Schools Topping the List, 01/28/2006The Wake County Board of Commissioners met Friday and today for its annual planning retreat, at which members identified new priority goals for 2006 and fine-tuned strategies they adopted last year. Number one among the goals was school capital funding and working with the School Board and County residents to pass a school bond referendum in 2006.
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Board of Commissioners’ Planning Retreat Friday, Saturday, 01/27/2006The Board of Commissioners will hold its annual planning retreat on Friday, January 26, at Shaw University’s Estey Hall, 118 E. South Street, Raleigh; and Saturday, January 27, at Bass Lake Park & Retreat Center, 900 Bass Lake Road, Holly Springs. The topics to be discussed are: goals and priorities for the upcoming year, an update on the Blue Ribbon Committee, the budget situation and financial condition of the County, and the upcoming school bond referendum.
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Blue Jay Point County Park to Host Winter Open House Feb. 4, 01/26/2006Take a fun and informative look at recycling and solid waste! Come out to Blue Jay Point County Park Saturday, February 4, from 2-4 p.m., as Blue Jay hosts its 7th annual Winter Open House—Trash Blast!
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New and Improved Cameron Village Regional Library to Open with Parade, Ribbon Cutting Jan. 21 , 01/20/2006After three years of planning and 18 months in a temporary location, the recently renovated and greatly expanded Cameron Village Regional Library will open to the public around noon on January 21, 2006. The library is located at 1930 Clark Ave., in the Cameron Village Shopping Center.
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Wake County Animal Center to Host Spay Day Event Feb. 28, 01/18/2006
The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center will offer low-cost spay/neuter surgeries at its Raleigh facility Tuesday, February 28, as part of Spay Day USA. The Center will also provide free spay/neuter surgeries to pets of low-income individuals who otherwise would forgo having their animals altered, due to the financial burden. Local mobile veterinary practices will provide spay and neuter surgeries for pets of Wake County residents by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Appointments must be made prior to February 14 by calling 250-1244. North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine will spay and neuter shelter animals.
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Wake Officials Confirm Local High School Students, Teachers Exposed To TB, 01/13/2006
Wake County Human Services officials confirmed today that Sanderson High School students and teachers have come in contact with an individual confirmed to have tuberculosis (TB). In a letter to parents and staff, Sanderson Principal Cathy Q. Moore and Wake County Community Health Director Gibbie Harris alerted parents and staff of the exposure and that a small number of Sanderson students and staff will be tested for TB.
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Local Emergency Planning Committee Offers Free Training Feb. 7 in Emergency Response, Safety and Environmental Issues, 01/12/2006Business 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, hazardous materials response and management; and security measures – at an upcoming free conference February 7 in the Research Triangle Park area.
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EPA to Hold Public Meeting on Ward PCB Site Jan. 19, 7-9 p.m., 01/10/2006The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold an availability session January 19 to allow citizens to ask questions about the recently approved removal action plan and other EPA activities related to the contamination of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) at the Ward Transformer site.
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Wake County Animal Center Partners with Red Cross to Host Pet First-Aid Training Jan. 10, 01/04/2006
The Wake County Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive in Raleigh, will co-host the American Red Cross Triangle Area Chapter’s “First Aid for Dogs and Cats” training Tuesday, January 10, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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Blue Ribbon Committee Kicks Off Process to Study County's Long-Term Building Needs, Propose Funding Strategies, 01/03/2006A blue ribbon committee of business and civic leaders today kicked off its five-month effort to examine planned and projected needs for capital projects around Wake County for the next 20-30 years and propose future funding strategies.
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Wake Reads Together 2006 Selects Local Author, 01/03/2006All of the votes have been counted and the personal recollection of Tim Tyson in his Blood Done Sign My Name will be the book all of Wake County will be reading and discussing in the upcoming months.
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Public Input Sought January 9 on New Voting Equipment, 01/03/2006The Wake County Board of Elections will hold a public forum on voting equipment Monday, January 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the ground-floor conference room of the Wake County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh.
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