County News Archive - 2010

NEWS: Wake Issues State of Emergency Declaration for Weather Conditions, 12/26/2010 At 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, Wake County Commissioner Vice-Chair Phil Matthews declared a State of Emergency within Wake County.

FEATURE: Holiday Closing Schedule, 12/22/2010 Wake County is reminding citizens that County offices will be closed in observance of the following holidays: · Christmas – Friday, December 24, 2010 and Monday, December 27, 2010 · New Year’s Eve – Friday, December 31, 2010

NEWS: Wake County Government Delays for Friday, December 17, 2010, 12/17/2010 The Wake County Register of Deeds Office will open at 9:30 a.m. today, Friday, December 17, 2010 , due to winter weather. Citizens are advised to call before visiting any County facility, even if they have an appointment scheduled.

NEWS: Wake County Government Closings and Delays for Thursday, December 16, 2010, 12/16/2010 The following Wake County facilities are either closed or on a delay today, Thursday, December 16, 2010 .

NEWS: Wake County Government Early Closings for Thursday, December 16, 2010, 12/16/2010 The following Wake County facilities are closing early today, Thursday, December 16, 2010 .

FEATURE: Happy Paw-lidays Adoption Event This Weekend, 12/14/2010 The Happy Paw-lidays Adoption Event will take place on Saturday, December 18, and Sunday, December 19, 2010, from 12 to 6 p.m., at the Wake County Animal Center, 820 Beacon Lake Road, Raleigh .

NEWS: Flu Vaccine Coverage Criteria Expanded, 12/10/2010 Recent changes in the North Carolina Immunization Program's flu vaccine coverage now allow Wake County Human Services to offer seasonal flu vaccine at no charge to pregnant women and any child 6 months to 18 years of age.

NEWS: Board of Elections to Recount Votes December 10, 12/09/2010 The Wake County Board of Elections will convene in public session on Friday, December 10, 2010, at 12:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at 2315 Atlantic Ave., Raleigh .

NEWS: Commissioners Thank Volunteers, 12/09/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners will host the 2010 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Monday, December 13, 2010, from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m., at Marbles Kids Museum, 201 E. Hargett St., Raleigh .

NEWS: Wake Residents Invited to Go Green and Recycle Holiday Waste, 12/08/2010 Wake County residents can help make this holiday season a little greener by recycling holiday waste. The Holiday Wrap-Up recycling program will take place from Saturday, December 26, 2010, through Saturday, January 15, 2011 .

NEWS: Commissioners Sworn in; Paul Coble Elected as Chair, Phil Matthews Elected Vice Chair, 12/06/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners today swore in newly elected commissioner, Phil Matthews; and three re-elected commissioners, Joe Bryan, Paul Coble and Tony Gurley, during its regular meeting at 2 p.m. in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 335 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. Each commissioner will serve a four-year term.

NEWS: Board of Elections to Meet December 7, 12/03/2010 The Wake County Board of Elections will meet on Tuesday, December 7, 2010, at 11 a.m.

FEATURE: Cool Chemistry, Family Movie Night and Remembering Pearl Harbor at Wake County Libraries in December, 12/02/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in December

FEATURE: Sleigh Rides, Night Grilling and Wreath Making at Wake County Parks in December, 12/02/2010 Events at Wake County Parks in December

NEWS: Garner Fire-Rescue and Wake EMS Station Now Open, 12/01/2010 Wake County and the town of Garner held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Garner Fire-Rescue and Wake County EMS Station, 125 Spaceway Ct., Garner, today, December 1, 2010, at 10 a.m. The public was invited to tour the facility immediately following the ribbon cutting.

NEWS: White Flag Program Offers Refuge from the Cold, 12/01/2010 With temperatures expected to drop tonight and over the next few days, Wake County Human Services is reminding all of those living in the County that agencies providing shelter for homeless individuals will implement the "White Flag" system whenever the temperature is projected to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below any time between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m., or when there is heavy or steady precipitation and the temperature is projected to be 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

FEATURE: Holiday Closing Schedule, 11/23/2010 Wake County Holiday Closing Schedule

NEWS: Gurley Delivers State of the County, 11/15/2010 In his State of the County address today, Monday, November 15, 2010, Wake County Board of Commissioners Chairman Tony Gurley highlighted programs, partnerships and people that allow Wake County to maintain its position as a national leader.

NEWS: Wake Announces 2010 Volunteer Awards Winners, 11/15/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners recognized outstanding volunteers with an award and recognition program during its regularly scheduled meeting today, Monday, November 15, 2010.

NEWS: Commissioners Approve Rapid ID Grant, 11/15/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved the Rapid Identification COPS Technology Grant on Monday, November 15, 2010, at their regular business meeting.

FEATURE: Teen Talk Lock-In Set for November 19-20, 11/12/2010 Wake County teens ages 13 to 17, and their parents, are invited to the 7th Annual Teen Talk Lock-In on Friday, November 19, through Saturday, November 20, 2010, in the Student Union Center at St. Augustine’s College, 1315 Oakwood Ave., Raleigh .

FEATURE: Animal Center November Adoption Events, 11/12/2010 November adoption events for the Wake County Animal Center

NEWS: Durant Road EMS Station Opens Today, 11/08/2010 Wake County will open an EMS Station on Durant Road today, November 8, 2010, at 11 a.m., at 10000 Durant Road, Raleigh . A reception will immediately follow the ribbon cutting ceremony.

FEATURE: Community Resource Connections Open House November 16, 11/08/2010 Wake County’s Community Resource Connections (CRC) for Aging and Disabilities collaborative will hold an open house on Tuesday, November 16, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m., on the first floor of the Wake County Community Service Center, 401 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh .

FEATURE: Wake to Host Fall Fatherhood Forum, 11/05/2010 Wake County will host a Fall Fatherhood Forum on Saturday, November 13, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the South Central Church of Christ, 2010 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Raleigh .

NEWS: Board of Elections to meet Monday, November 8, 2010, 11/05/2010 The Wake County Board of Elections will meet to approve and count additional absentee ballots Monday, November 8, 2010, at 10 a.m., on the ground floor of the County Office Building, 337 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh . Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 163-231(b), the Board will approve any ballots received by 5 p.m., today, and postmarked on or before the November 2, 2010 Election Day. The Board will also conduct the sample hand eye audit and receive an update on the research of provisional ballots. For general and personal elections information, visit www.wakegov.com/elections.

NEWS: Wake County to Host Diabetes Prevention Workshops, 11/03/2010 To celebrate National Diabetes Month in November, Wake County Public Libraries and Wake County Human Services will host a series of countywide seminars to educate citizens about diabetes prevention and awareness beginning Monday, November 8, through Tuesday, November 23, 2010 , at various library locations.

FEATURE: Water Fun, Pecans and Turkeys at Wake County Parks in November , 11/03/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in November.

FEATURE: Crowder District Park to Hold Combined Canine Carnival and Mutt Strutt, 11/02/2010 Wake County will host the Canine Carnival and Mutt Strutt on Saturday, November 6, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Crowder District Park, 4709 Ten-Ten Road, Apex . These events were previously held on two separate weekends, but will be combined this year. The event is free and open to the public.

FEATURE: Job Search Assistance, Digital Bookmobile and Babysitting Tips at Wake County Libraries in November , 11/02/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in November.

NEWS: Citizens Urged to Vote at Precinct of Record, 11/02/2010 In order for citizens to vote their full ballot, they must vote at their precinct of record. Voters can find their precinct by visiting www.wakegov.com/elections.

NEWS: Wake Accepts $1M Grant for Drug Court Program, 11/01/2010 At their regularly scheduled board meeting today, Monday, November 1, 2010 , the Wake County Board of Commissioners accepted $1,050,094 in grant funds to implement an additional adult drug treatment court program.

NEWS: Wake County Polling Site Relocated for Tomorrow's Election, 11/01/2010 Due to a small water leak in a public area of the Wake County Eastern Regional Center, voting for precinct 09-03, previously located at 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon, has been relocated to:

NEWS: Wake to Dedicate Mental Health Facilities, 10/27/2010 Wake County will dedicate a new mental health and addictions treatment campus, WakeBrook, on Monday, November 1, 2010, at 10 a.m., at 107 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh .

FEATURE: Citizens Invited to Community Action Planning Forums, 10/27/2010 Wake County is entering the final phase of its community needs assessment and is now inviting citizens to take part in three community action planning forums, beginning in Raleigh on Thursday, November 4, 2010 .

FEATURE: Overdrive Digital Bookmobile Coming to Wake, 10/25/2010 Citizens are invited to visit the Overdrive Digital Bookmobile on Wednesday, November 3, and Thursday, November 4, 2010.

FEATURE: Making Conservation Connections Open House October 26, 10/22/2010 Wake County’s Soil and Water Conservation District will hold the Making Conservation Connections Open House on Tuesday, October 26, 2010, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at the N.C. Rural Development Center, 4021 Carya Drive, Raleigh. This free open house is a networking event for Wake County landowners and concerned citizens who are interested in learning more about conservation.

NEWS: Wake Studies Risk Factors of Foodborne Illness, 10/20/2010 Wake County has completed a survey to assess the frequency of foodborne illness risk factors in food service establishments. The purpose of the survey is to identify the risk factors in priority order and develop strategies to reduce their occurrence. The survey also aims to evaluate trends over time to determine whether progress is being made toward reducing the occurrence of foodborne illness risk factors.

NEWS: Improving Fire Service May Reduce Insurance Costs, 10/18/2010 Fire response times will improve for citizens in Southeastern Wake County in December 2010, when a new Fire & EMS Station will open in Garner, extending fire district boundaries and related insurance savings to property owners in the area.

NEWS: Wake County to Hold Public Meeting on Groundwater Contamination at Closed Feltonsville Landfill, 10/15/2010 The county will host a public meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17, 2010, at the Holly Springs Cultural Center, 300 W. Ballentine St., Holly Springs , to address corrective measures that have been identified and evaluated.

NEWS: Early Voting for the November 2 General Election Begins Tomorrow, 10/13/2010 Early voting begins for Wake County voters tomorrow, Thursday, October 14, 2010, at the Wake County Office Building, Ground Floor Conference Room, 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh .

NEWS: 2010 Annual Report Now Available, 10/01/2010 The 2010 Wake County Annual Report is being distributed today, Friday, October 1, 2010, to various County locations, including parks, libraries and Human Services. The report outlines the major accomplishments of the last fiscal year.

FEATURE: Job Search Assistance, Star Gazing and Pajama Jam at Wake County Libraries in October, 10/01/2010 Events at Wake County libraries in October.

FEATURE: Hikes, Haunted Trails and Canoeing at Wake County Parks in October, 09/30/2010 Events at Wake County parks in October.

NEWS: Residents Urged to Prepare for Possible Flash Flooding, 09/29/2010 Wake County urges citizens in flood prone areas to prepare for the possibility of flash flooding between 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 29, 2010, and 12 p.m. Friday, October 1, 2010. People who live in areas where flooding routinely occurs are encouraged to either update or prepare an emergency kit.

NEWS: Wake to Begin Community Flu Vaccination Clinics October 7, 09/27/2010 Wake County will begin holding community flu vaccination clinics on Thursday, October 7, 2010, from 5 to 9 p.m., in Room G35 of the Public Health Center, 10 Sunnybrook Road, Raleigh . This year’s flu vaccine will protect against seasonal and H1N1 flu, and will be available in both nasal spray and shot forms. No appointment is necessary.

NEWS: Board of Elections Approves New Polling Sites, 09/22/2010 The Wake County Board of Elections has established seven new polling places that will open for the first time for the Tuesday, November 2, 2010, General Election.

FEATURE: Wake Offers One-Stop Services to Homeless September 23, 09/21/2010 Wake County Human Services will participate in Project Homeless Connect Raleigh on Thursday, September 23, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Moore Square in downtown Raleigh .

FEATURE: Wake Libraries Donates to Shaw University Library, 09/20/2010 During their regularly scheduled board meeting today, Monday, September 20, 2010 , Wake County Commissioners voted to donate 2,300 items from the Wake County Public Library’s Mollie Huston Lee Collection of African-American books to Shaw University’s James Cheek Library.

FEATURE: Website Available to Monitor Groundwater Conditions, 09/17/2010 Lower than normal rainfall this year has resulted in a rainfall deficit in Wake County. As of September 14, 2010, the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCDMAC) is classifying Wake County as Abnormally Dry. The County encourages residents to preserve groundwater resources at this critical time by implementing water conservation measures until groundwater levels recover.

FEATURE: Cary Library Celebrates 50 Years, 09/17/2010 In celebration of its 50th birthday, Wake County’s Cary Community Library will hold a series of special events throughout October.

NEWS: Public Health Officials to Conduct Survey on Distributuion of Potassium Iodide, 09/13/2010 Public health staff and selected volunteers will conduct randomly selected door-to-door surveys within the County from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, September 17, and Saturday, September 18, 2010.

NEWS: Wake Reopens Lake Wheeler Beach, 09/12/2010 Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler Beach. The beach was closed Thursday, September 9, 2010, due to elevated levels of the Entercocci bacteria, but was reopened today, Sunday, September 12, 2010, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

FEATURE: Wake's Lake Crabtree County Park Closed Sept. 11, 09/10/2010 Wake County’s Lake Crabtree County Park will be closed to the general public on Saturday, September 11, 2010, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., for a Wake County health and wellness event. The park will reopen to the public at 12 p.m.

FEATURE: Yates Mill to Hold Harvest Celebration, 09/09/2010 Wake County’s Historic Yates Mill County Park, 4620 Lake Wheeler Road, Raleigh, will hold its fifth annual Harvest Celebration on Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Citizens are invited to join park staff and volunteers for a fun-filled day.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Area Due to High Bacteria, 09/09/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler beach due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria and when bacteria levels of enterococci exceed EPA standards, the area is closed to "primary contact recreation," which is swimming or any activity where your head may go underwater. The County samples the lakes weekly each summer.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Area Due to High Bacteria Levels, 09/09/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler beach due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

FEATURE: Business Counseling, Yoga and Improv at Wake County Libraries in September, 09/03/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in September

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Areas Due to High Bacteria Levels, 09/03/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler beach due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

NEWS: Wake Conducts Roadside Litter Survey, 08/31/2010 In an effort to reduce litter through cleanup, enforcement and education, Wake County’s Environmental Services Department is launching an anti-litter public awareness campaign.

FEATURE: Hikes, Bike Rides and Festivals at Wake County Parks in September, 08/30/2010 Unable to convert HTML to XHTML

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for North Raleigh Residents, 08/30/2010 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of Victory Church Road in Wake County, between the Durham County line and Boulder Creek Lane, near the Boulder Creek subdivision. A case of rabies was confirmed today, August 30, 2010, in a fox. The fox interacted with four people, including an animal control officer, and all have been referred for medical care.

NEWS: Wake Reopens Lake Wheeler Beach, 08/30/2010 Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler Beach. The beach was closed Tuesday, August 24, 2010, due to elevated levels of the Entercocci bacteria, but was reopened today, Monday, August 30, 2010, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

NEWS: Commissioner Bryan to be Sworn In as President of NCACC, 08/27/2010 Wake County Commissioner Joe Bryan will be sworn in as president of the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners (NCACC) on Saturday, August 28, 2010, during the NCACC’s 103rd Annual Conference in Greenville. His term will extend through August 2011.

NEWS: Wake County Supports National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, 08/26/2010 September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and Wake County will hold several events throughout the month highlighting the benefits of treatment for affected individuals, their families, friends, workplace and the general public.

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Fuquay-Varina Residents, 08/25/2010 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of Stewart Street in Fuquay-Varina, between North Street and Perry Howard Drive. A case of rabies was confirmed today, August 25, 2010, in a raccoon. The raccoon interacted with a unvaccinated dog that will have to be quarantined for six months or euthanized.

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Swift Creek Township Residents, 08/23/2010 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of Oxford Green Drive, in the Oxford Green subdivision, near Optimist Farm Drive and Ten Ten Road, in the Swift Creek Township area. A case of rabies was confirmed today, August 23, 2010, in a raccoon. The raccoon interacted with a currently-vaccinated dog that received a booster immediately after the incident.

NEWS: Wake Dedicates County Cemetery Memorial, 08/19/2010 Wake County dedicated a memorial to mark the site of the former Wake County Home Cemetery Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 2100 Noble Road, Raleigh (adjacent to Emmanuel Baptist Church).

FEATURE: Wake County Libraries to Host POW Exhibit, 08/19/2010 Wake County Public Libraries will host the traveling exhibit "Held on the Homefront: German POWs in the U.S. 1943–46," which tells the story of German POWs during World War II, on Monday, August 30, through Wednesday, September 1, 2010, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. and 3–6 p.m., at various library locations. The TRACES Bus-eum (bus museum) chronicles the story of POW life during World War II. The event is free and open to the public.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Area Due to High Bacteria Levels, 08/18/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler beach due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

NEWS: Wake Reopens Beaverdam Beach at Falls Lake, 08/13/2010 Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming areas at Beaverdam beach at Falls Lake State Recreation Area.

FEATURE: Volunteers Needed for Master Recyclers Program, 08/12/2010 Wake County is seeking volunteers 18 years of age and older, who are interested in recycling and environmental education, to participate in the new Master Recyclers program. Master Recyclers will help educate youth and families in Wake County on the benefits of recycling, while learning about recycling and solid waste in the county.

NEWS: Wake Closes Beaverdam Beach Due to High Bacteria Levels, 08/10/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Beaverdam beach in Falls Lake State Recreation Area due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

NEWS: Public Hearing August 23, 2010, Accreditation Annoucement, 08/09/2010 A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will examine all aspects of the City-County Bureau of Identification’s (CCBI) policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services from Saturday, August 21–Tuesday, August 24, 2010.

FEATURE: Wake County Announces New eBooks Collection, 08/05/2010 Wake County Libraries announced its new eBooks collection today, August 5, 2010. As eBook readers, such as Nook and Sony Reader, have become increasingly popular, Wake Libraries shifted a portion of their print books budget to support this new program that is one of the first of its kind in the region, and joining the ranks of other large library systems in the country.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Area Due to High Bacteria Levels, 08/05/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Lake Wheeler beach due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards.

FEATURE: Job Assistance, Yoga and a Traveling P.O.W. Exhibit at Wake County Libraries in August, 08/02/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in August.

FEATURE: Snakes, Night Gliders and Paddling Fun at Wake Parks in August, 07/28/2010 Events at Wake County parks in August

FEATURE: Registration Open for Aging Health Care Workforce Seminar, 07/21/2010 Health care workers are invited to attend the free seminar, An Aging Health Care Workforce, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at the RDU Center, 1000 Trade Drive, RDU-International Airport, Morrisville.

NEWS: North Wake Landfill District Park Opens, 07/10/2010 Wake County Commissioners, along with citizens, will open the new North Wake Landfill District Park, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9300 Deponie Drive, Raleigh. The new facility is located on the site of the now closed North Wake Landfill.

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Wake Forest Residents, 07/06/2010 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of the Stony Hill Road, near Rivermead Lane and Stonewyck Lane in Wake Forest. A case of rabies was confirmed today, July 6, 2010, in a fox.

FEATURE: Wake County Holiday Schedule, 07/02/2010 In observance of Independence Day, all Wake County offices, libraries and the Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center will be closed on Sunday and Monday, July 4 and 5, 2010.

FEATURE: Water Fun, Family Hikes and Astronomy at Wake County Parks in July, 07/02/2010 Events at Wake County Parks in July.

FEATURE: Wake County Promotes Fireworks Safety, 07/01/2010 To help residents celebrate safely this Fourth of July, the Wake County Department of Emergency Medical Services and Department of Fire/Emergency Management strongly recommend that citizens attend a public fireworks display and avoid using fireworks on their own.

FEATURE: Pet Journals, Job Assistance and Wizard Rock at Wake County Libraries in July, 07/01/2010 Unable to convert HTML to XHTML

NEWS: Wake Expands Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center , 06/30/2010 Wake County opened a new wing of the Animal Care, Control and Adoption Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, today, Wednesday, June 30, 2010.

FEATURE: Express Library on Fayetteville Street to Close Temporarily for Renovation, 06/29/2010 Wake County’s Express Library in the Wake County Office Building, 336 Fayetteville St., Raleigh, will be closed temporarily for renovation beginning Thursday, July 1, 2010. The renovations will be financed with federal grant funds. The library is scheduled to reopen with a community celebration in early September.

NEWS: Low-Cost Hiring Information Sessions Offered to Area Employers, 06/21/2010 Recruiters, training managers, human resources professionals and corporate decision makers are invited to attend a free Power Hire information session on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the Research Triangle Regional Partnership office, 1000 Trade Drive, Morrisville .

NEWS: Wake Board of Commissioners Approves 2011 Budget, 06/21/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted the County Manager’s 2011 recommended budget with amendments during their regularly scheduled meeting June 21, 2010, in Room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 335 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh .

FEATURE: White Flag Network Offers Heat Relief to Homeless, All Citizens Urged to Take Heat Precautions, 06/14/2010 Wake County’s White Flag Network aims to help prevent heat-related illnesses by offering access to air-conditioned facilities for homeless people when the heat index is above 101 degrees Fahrenheit. With expected high temperatures in the 90s this week, Wake County’s Emergency Medical Services encourages all citizens to take precautions and diligently protect themselves from the heat.

NEWS: Wake to Open Four Employment Assistance Centers, 06/14/2010 The Capital Area Workforce Development Board, composed of Wake and Johnston counties, will open four new NC SHARE (Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network Access Points on Thursday, June 24, 2010, at 11 a.m.

FEATURE: Cool for Wake Program Provides Heat Relief, 06/11/2010 Low-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 3, 2010, Cool for Wake will provide free fans to qualified individuals.

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Holly Springs, 06/07/2010 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of the intersection of Rouse Road and Piney Grove-Wilbon Road in Holly Springs. A case of rabies was confirmed today, June 7, 2010, in a fox.

FEATURE: Summer Reading Fun, Book Signing and Crafts at Wake County Libraries in June, 06/07/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in June.

NEWS: Wake County Citizens Urged to Cast Early Ballots for Second Primary, 06/02/2010 Wake County voters are urged to cast ballots for the June 22, 2010, Second Primary during the early voting period from Thursday, June 3, 2010, to Saturday, June 19, 2010, at the Wake County Board of Elections , 337 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh .

FEATURE: Family Disc Golf, Night Hikes and a Mountain Festival at Wake County Parks in June, 06/01/2010 Events at Wake County Parks in June.

NEWS: Wake Reopens Lake Wheeler Beach Area, 05/29/2010 Wake County has reopened the beach area at Lake Wheeler. The beach was closed Wednesday, May 26, 2010, due to elevated levels of Enterococci bacteria, but was reopened today, Saturday, May 29, 2010, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

NEWS: Wake Reopens Beaverdam, Sandling Beaches at Falls Lake, 05/28/2010 Wake County has reopened the recreational swimming areas at Beaverdam and Sandling beaches at Falls Lake. The beaches were closed Tuesday, May 25, 2010, due to elevated levels of the Entercocci bacteria, but were reopened today, Friday, May 28, 2010, after bacteria levels tested within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards for two consecutive days.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake Wheeler Beach Areas Due to High Bacteria Levels, 05/26/2010 Wake County has closed recreational beach areas at Lake Wheeler due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria, including Enterococci.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Area Due to High Bacteria Levels, 5/25/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Sandling and Beaverdam beaches in Falls Lake State Recreation Area due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria and when bacteria levels of enterococci exceed EPA standards, the area is closed to “primary contact recreation,” which is swimming or any activity where your head may go underwater. The County samples the lakes weekly each summer.

NEWS: Wake Closes Lake/Swimming Area Due to High Bacteria Levels, 5/25/2010 Wake County has closed recreational swimming areas at Sandling and Beaverdam beaches in Falls Lake State Recreation Area due to elevated levels of bacteria, based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. The County routinely tests recreational lakes for bacteria and when bacteria levels of enterococci exceed EPA standards, the area is closed to “primary contact recreation,” which is swimming or any activity where your head may go underwater. The County samples the lakes weekly each summer.

NEWS: Eastern Wake County Gang Prevention Forum May 27, 05/24/2010 All residents living in Eastern Wake County will have an opportunity to discuss and develop community solutions to the presence of gangs in the area during the 2010 Eastern Wake County Gang Prevention Forum on Thursday, May 27, 2010, at 6 p.m., at Wake Chapel Church, 3805 Tarheel Club Road, Raleigh. The forum is designed to prevent the growth of gang activity in Eastern Wake County.

NEWS: Wake County Sells Qualified School Construction Bonds, 05/21/2010 Wake County sold $34.9 million of Qualified School Construction Bonds (QSCBs) on Wednesday, May 19, 2010. Morgan Keegan and Company, Inc. and RBC Capital Markets served as underwriters for the sale.

NEWS: Wake County Manager Presents 2011 Recommended Budget, 05/17/2010 Wake County Manager David Cooke presented the County’s 2011 recommended budget to the Board of Commissioners during their regularly scheduled meeting today, May 17, 2010, at 2 p.m., in room 700 of the Wake County Courthouse, 335 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh .

NEWS: Cary, Wake County Partner to Host Electronics and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event, 05/14/2010 The Town of Cary and Wake County will partner to host an electronics and residential household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, May 22, 2010, at the Town of Cary Public Works and Utilities Facility, 400 James Jackson Ave., Cary, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NEWS: Wake Health Officials Issue Rabies Notice for Raleigh Residents, 05/13/2010 Local health officials have issued a rabies notice for residents and visitors in the vicinity of the intersection of Bay Horse Lane and Mt. Vernon Church Road in Raleigh. A case of rabies was confirmed Monday, May 10, in a fox.

NEWS: Wake to Hold Justice Center Groundbreaking, 05/05/2010 Wake County will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Wake County Justice Center on Monday, May 10, 2010, at 1 p.m., at the construction site, 300 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh . The groundbreaking will begin with a presentation of the colors, and will include a speaking program and a dirt turning ceremony.

FEATURE: Free Books for Kids, Homeownership and Pizza Book Club at Wake County Libraries in May, 05/05/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in May.

FEATURE: Fishing Fun Day, Antique Auto Show and an Old Fashioned Picnic at Wake County Parks in May, 05/03/2010 Events at Wake County Parks in May.

NEWS: County Issues Refunding Bonds for $18.76 Million in Debt Savings, 04/29/2010 On Thursday, April 29, 2010 , Wake County successfully refunded $412.9 million in general obligation bonds.

NEWS: Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Consumer Fair May 8, 04/27/2010 Wake County will host a consumer fair for people with mental health and developmental disabilities, and substance abuse (MH/DD/SA) challenges on Saturday, May 8, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Wake County Commons building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh.

NEWS: Wake to Distribute Preparedness Potassium Iodide, 04/26/2010 Wake County will distribute potassium iodide (KI) tablets to residents located within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) of the Harris Nuclear Power Plant from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 15, 2010, and Saturday, May 22, 2010 .

NEWS: Additional Early Voting Sites Open Friday, 04/22/2010 Wake County will open four additional early voting sites Friday, April 23, 2010.

FEATURE: Wake EMS Featured for Improved Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates, 04/20/2010 Wake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) will be featured in an upcoming issue of the medical journal Annals of Emergency Medicine, highlighting the County’s 200 percent improvement in outcomes for victims of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Wake County.

NEWS: Job Seekers Invited to JobLink Career Expo April 20, 04/13/2010 Individuals seeking employment will have an opportunity to meet with potential employers at the Capital Area JobLink Career Expo on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., downtown Raleigh.

FEATURE: Parks Launches Customer Satisfaction Survey, 04/08/2010 Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space has launched a customer satisfaction survey to gather feedback on the County’s seven regional parks, including the American Tobacco Trail, Blue jay Point County Park, Crowder District Park, Harris Lake County Park, Historic Oakview County Park, Historic Yates Mill County Park and Lake Crabtree County Park. The survey is available at all parks and online.

FEATURE: Wake Residents Needed for Community Focus Groups, 04/07/2010 Wake County is entering the third phase of its community needs assessment and is now seeking residents to take part in community focus groups where participants can share their thoughts on the physical, mental, economic and environmental health factors affecting the County.

FEATURE: Home Ownership, Job Search Assistance, Green Living at Wake County Libraries in April, 04/06/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in April.

FEATURE: Bats, Pine Needle Baskets and Songbirds at Wake County Parks in April, 04/01/2010 Events at Wake County Parks in April.

FEATURE: County to Offer South Wake Landfill Tours on April 24, 03/31/2010 In recognition of Earth Day, Wake County citizens are invited to attend a free, 45-minute tour of the South Wake Solid Waste Management Facility, 6130 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, on Saturday, April 24, 2010. Tours will start on the hour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tours will be made by van and can accommodate up to 15 people. Reservations should be made by April 16, 2010.

FEATURE: April 1 is U.S. Census Day, 03/31/2010 Tomorrow, April 1, 2010, is U.S. Census Day, and all residents are being urged to "Be counted: fill out the Census form and mail it back!"

NEWS: Wasilick Named New Library Director, 03/25/2010 Wake County today announced that Assistant Director of Libraries Mike Wasilick has been named director of libraries.

FEATURE: Wake County to Hold Rabies, Microchip Clinics in April, 03/24/2010 Wake County will hold nine rabies and microchip clinics from Saturday, April 10, 2010 through Thursday, April 29, 2010. Clinics will be held in Raleigh, Apex, Fuquay-Varina, Knightdale, Zebulon, Morrisville and Wake Forest.

FEATURE: Making Magic Family Expo to be Held March 27, 03/18/2010 The Making Magic Family Expo, a day of family-focused activities and entertainment, will be held Saturday, March 27, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the N.C. State Fairgrounds Exposition Center, 1025 Blue Ridge Road, Raleigh.

NEWS: Wake Sells $125 Million in General Obligation Bonds, 03/16/2010 Wake County competitively bid and sold $125.8 million in fixed-rate general obligation bonds on Tuesday March 16, 2010.

FEATURE: Job Search Assistance Available in Clayton and Raleigh March 20, 03/15/2010 The Capital Area Workforce Development Board will host the North Carolina Department of Commerce Mobile JobLink Unit on Saturday, March 20, 2010.

FEATURE: Wake County Park Hosts Exhibit on Mountain History, 03/05/2010 Historic Oak View County Park, 4028 Carya Drive, Raleigh, is hosting a traveling exhibit, “The Carolina Mountains: Photography of Margaret Morley,” through Sunday, August 29, 2010.

FEATURE: Wake County to Host Volunteer Fair March 13, 03/04/2010 Wake County Libraries will host a nonprofit volunteer fair on Saturday, March 13, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Cameron Village Regional Library, 1930 Clark Ave., Raleigh.

FEATURE: Job Search Assistance, Tax Help and Theater at Wake County Libraries in March, 03/03/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in March.

FEATURE: Family Movies, Hiking for Spring and Nature in a Jar at Wake County Parks in March, 03/02/2010 Events at Wake County Parks in March.

FEATURE: Registration Open for 4-H Summer Sleep-Away Camp, 02/25/2010 Wake County’s 4-H Youth Development program is hosting its annual Sleep-Away Summer Camp from Sunday, June 20 through Friday, June 25, 2010, at the Betsy-Jeff Penn Educational Center, 804 Cedar Lane, Reidsville .

NEWS: Road Name Changes Go Into Effect March 1, 2010, in Western Wake County, 02/19/2010 Wake County Commissioners recently approved a recommendation to rename Green Level to Durham Road (SR 1625) and a portion of Alston Avenue (SR 1630), effective Monday, March 1, 2010 .

NEWS: Wake Among Healthiest North Carolina Counties Says New Report, 02/17/2010 A report released today, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 , by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the first to rank the overall health of counties in all 50 states – more than 3,000 total – by using a standard formula to measure how healthy people are and how long they live.

FEATURE: Wake Seeks Input for Community Assessment, 02/16/2010 Beginning this week, surveyors will be out in North Raleigh, Wake Forest and Rolesville from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. , conducting randomly-selected, door-to-door surveys to get citizen input on the most pressing needs in the community.

NEWS: Wake Confirms Norovirus in Weekend Illness Outbreak, 02/15/2010 Wake County received lab results Monday, February 15, 2010, confirming norovirus in four people who became ill while attending the statewide YMCA Youth and Government conference in downtown Raleigh over the weekend.

NEWS: Wake Responds to Multiple Calls of Sick People at Sheraton Raleigh, 02/13/2010 Wake County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is responding to multiple calls of sick people, attending the statewide YMCA Youth and Government conference in downtown Raleigh. Youth and advisors began experiencing nausea and vomiting overnight and this morning Saturday, February 13, 2010.

FEATURE: Wake County Libraries Celebrate Black History Month, 02/10/2010 Wake County Public Libraries will host, "Black History Month: A Cultural Event for All to Experience," on Saturday, February 20, 2010, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh . The free event is co-sponsored by The Friends of Wake County Public Libraries.

FEATURE: Appalachia History, Bird Counting and Wilderness Survival at Wake County Parks in February, 02/03/2010 Unable to convert HTML to XHTML

FEATURE: Great Backyard Bird Count at Wake County Parks, 02/03/2010 The 13th annual Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) will be held on Friday, February 12, through Monday, February 15, 2010 .

NEWS: Wake County Government Delays for Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 02/02/2010 The Wake County Register of Deeds Office will open at 11 a.m. today, Tuesday, February 2, 2010 , due to winter weather.

FEATURE: Residents Encouraged to Assess Property After Storms, 02/01/2010 In response to recent winter weather, the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District reminds residents and business owners to assess property after any storm.

NEWS: Wake County Government Closings for Monday, February 1, 2010, 02/01/2010 The following Wake County Divisions and Departments will be closed or open on delay TODAY, Monday, February 1, 2010, due to winter weather. Citizens are advised that road conditions remain dangerous and to call before visiting any County facility, even if they have an appointment scheduled. Updated closing information will be available throughout the day at www.wakegov.com/news.

NEWS: Wake Cancels February 1 Commissioners' Meeting, 01/31/2010 The regular business meeting of the Wake County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Monday, February 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. has been canceled due to continued dangerous road conditions from the winter storm.

NEWS: Wake EOC Returns to Level One Activation, Citizen Phone Bank Closed, 01/30/2010 The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will return to a level one, stand-by, operational state at 12 p.m. TODAY, Saturday, January 30, 2010. This means that all equipment and personnel are prepared to respond to winter weather, and the EOC will not be staffed on a continual basis. The non-emergency citizen call center is now closed. People should call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

NEWS: Wake EOC at Level Two in Preparation for Winter Weather, Citizen Hotline Now Open, 01/29/2010 The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) moved to a Level II activation at 9 p.m. TODAY, Friday, January 29, 2010, in preparation for an anticipated winter storm. All equipment and personnel are prepared to respond, and the EOC will be staffed on a continual basis. Citizens with non-emergency weather-related questions may call the Wake County citizen hotline at 856-7044. People should continue to call 9-1-1 for emergency services.

NEWS: Wake EOC Activates at Level One in Preparation for Winter Weather, 01/29/2010 The Wake County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activated at 10:00 a.m. TODAY, Friday, January 29, 2010 , in preparation for anticipated winter weather. The EOC is monitoring the ongoing situation and is prepared to coordinate emergency response efforts if needed.

NEWS: Wake Proclaims State of Emergency in Preparation for Winter Weather, 01/29/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners proclaimed a State of Emergency, effective at 1 p.m. TODAY, Friday, January 29, 2010, in preparation for expected winter weather. The declaration establishes the authority for inter-municipal and inter-county mutual aid, in the event that such aid is needed for response and recovery to snow and ice in Wake County over the next several days.

FEATURE: Job Assistance, Teen Poetry Contest and Yoga at Wake County Libraries in February, 01/28/2010 Events at Wake County Libraries in February.

FEATURE: 'All About Air' Environmental Event at Blue Jay Point County Park February 6, 01/27/2010 Blue Jay Point County Park will host its annual Winter Open House on Saturday, February 6, 2010, from 2 to 4 p.m. The park is located at 3200 Pleasant Union Church Road, Raleigh . The 2010 event, ‘All About Air’ is free to the public and will focus on preserving and understanding air quality.

FEATURE: Financial Aid Workshops at Wake County Libraries, 01/19/2010 Wake County Libraries and the College Foundation of North Carolina will host a series of workshops to help high school students and parents understand the basics of financial aid beginning today, Tuesday, January 19, through Tuesday, February 16, 2010 .

NEWS: Wake Schedules H1N1 Vaccination Clinics, 01/15/2010 Wake County has scheduled H1N1 vaccination clinics for Wednesday, January 20, 2010, through Thursday, January 28, 2010 , for all people more than 6 months of age.

NEWS: Wake County Government Closings and Delays for Tuesday, January 11, 01/11/2010 The following Wake County facilities are either closed or on a delay today, Tuesday, January 11, 2011. Citizens are advised to call before visiting any County facility, even if they have an appointment scheduled. Updated closing information will be available throughout the day at www.wakegov.com.

NEWS: Wake County Sustainability Task Force to Meet, 01/11/2010 The Wake County Sustainability Task Force will hold its first meeting on Thursday, January 21, 2010, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wake County Commons Building, 4011 Carya Drive, Raleigh .

NEWS: Wake Schedules Daily H1N1 Vaccination Clinics January 11-15 , 01/08/2010 Wake County has scheduled H1N1 vaccine clinics for Monday, January 11, 2010, through Friday, January 15, 2010, for all people more than 6 months of age.

FEATURE: Wake County Urges Citizens to be Aware of Ice Dangers, Prepare for Winter Weather, 01/07/2010 As temperatures dip into the teens this week, Wake County would like to remind all people to prepare for winter weather and that iced-over ponds and lakes are not safe to walk and play on.

FEATURE: Last Weekend to Recycle Waste with Wake's Holiday Wrap-Up, 01/07/2010 Wake County’s annual Holiday Wrap-Up Recycling Event will end on Sunday, January 17, 2010 . The program allows citizens to recycle a variety of celebration waste, including wrapping paper, trees, gift boxes and greeting cards.

NEWS: Wake's H1N1 Vaccination 'Blitz Week' Schedule, 01/04/2010 Wake County encourages all people more than 6 months of age to receive an H1N1 vaccination during Blitz Week, Monday, January 4, 2010, through Saturday, January 9, 2010.

NEWS: Wake Board Approves Action on Hammond Road Facility, 01/04/2010 The Wake County Board of Commissioners approved an action to accept a $3.03 million grant from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for energy saving projects at the Hammond Road Detention Facility at their regular board meeting today, January 4, 2010.

FEATURE: Wake County to Hold New Year Health Fair, 01/04/2010 Wake County and Rex UNC Healthcare will sponsor a health fair to start the New Year on Saturday, January 9, 2010, 1 to 4 p.m., at the New Hill parking lot at the American Tobacco Trail, 1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Road, Apex .