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Wake County Changes Process for Reviewing Book Challenges

Libraries
Front entrance of Wake County Justice Center at twilight

Year-Long Effort to Bring Reform of How and When People are Jailed Before Trial in Wake County

General Services Administration
Keeping the Farm virtual workshop March 23, 2022, drawing of farm with rolling hills, barn, blue sky with puffy clouds

Wake County Hosts Free Workshop to Help Landowners Keep Their Farms and Forestland

Soil and Water Conservation
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Wake County and Partners Preserve Zebulon Sheep Farm as Open Space

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
Congressional and county leaders holding big check for $1.5 M

Federal Funds Help Support Two Major Wake County Public Safety Projects

Board of Commissioners
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Wake County to Lead in Pay in North Carolina for EMS Personnel

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Wake County Invites High School Students to Apply for Scholarships to Week-Long Conservation Camp

Soil and Water Conservation

Highlights of the March 21, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting

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

February 2022’s Median Sales Price for Wake County Real Estate shatters record high at $420,000 – up $10k from January 2022.

Register of Deeds
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Wake County Public Health to Begin Gradual Scale Down of COVID-19 Vaccine, Testing Services

COVID-19 Testing
COVID-19 Vaccine
Animal Center mascots Kitty and Pitty with shamrock collar and leprechaun hat

Wake County Animal Center Launches Special St. Patrick’s Day Adoption Campaign

Animal Services

Highlights of the March 9, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Commissioners
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Board Approves Funding $20 Million in Community Projects to “Elevate Wake”

Board of Commissioners
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National Biotech Hub Holly Springs Welcomes Global Leader Amgen to its Family of Life Sciences Companies

Board of Commissioners
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Tornado Drives Home Importance of Being Prepared

Fire Services
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Attention Veterans and Family Members: American Legion Hosts Special Three-day Event Offering One-on-One Benefits Assistance

Veterans Services
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Lease 2 Home Program to Bring More Affordable Rental Homes to Wake County

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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Community Answers Wake County Plea to Save Pets

Animal Services
A dog walks across the courtyard at the Wake County Animal Center

Wake County Makes Urgent Plea for Pet Adoptions as Animal Center Nears Capacity

Animal Services

Highlights of the Feb. 21, 2021 Board of Commissioners Meeting

Board of Commissioners