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Wake County Goes Red for Heart Health Awareness

Health & Human Services
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Wake Libraries Plan More than 100 Events to “Celebrate Black Brilliance”

Libraries
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Wake County Opens Applications for New Program Aimed at Preserving Farms

Soil and Water Conservation
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Wake Libraries Launch New Series Featuring Travel Expert Rick Steves

Libraries
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Southern Wake Residents Asked to Share Thoughts on Growth

Planning, Development & Inspections
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Onsite Wastewater Updates

Water Quality
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Animal Center Looks Back at the Challenges and Successes of 2022

Animal Services
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Wake County Land Disturbance Permit Expirations

Environmental Services
Water Quality
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Libraries, Animal Center Partner on Free Pet Care Programming

Animal Services
Libraries
Standing at a farm, Scott Lassiter, SWCD Elected Supervisor, presents Farm Family of the Year plaque to James Jordan.

Wake County Recognizes Annual Champions of Conservation

Soil and Water Conservation
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

December 2022’s Median Price of Wake County Real Estate increases by $12,000 to $465,000

Register of Deeds
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

Wake County Register of Deeds will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 to observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Register of Deeds
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New Year, New Hours: Wake County Libraries to Open Earlier, Close Later in 2023

Libraries
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Wake County Reminds Residents of Alternatives to Emergency Care for Mild, Non-Serious Illnesses

COVID-19
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Health & Human Services
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Hundreds of Residents Sheltered Through Dangerous Cold Weather Thanks to Community Support

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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Community Re-issues Call for Volunteers to Keep Shelters Open

Emergency Management
Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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College Undergrads, High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Scholarship

Soil and Water Conservation
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Recycle Your Christmas Trees to Make Mulch for Happy Trails in Wake County

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Recycling & Waste Disposal
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Volunteers, Donations Needed to Help Keep Residents Warm during White Flag Declaration

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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Memorial Service to Honor Those Who Died While Homeless in 2022

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization