For nearly a century, the Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services has helped build a safer community by evolving alongside the science it depends on. Throughout its history, the Bureau has embraced new methods and technologies to better support …
After a brief break from the heat, Wake County is activating cooling stations beginning Thursday, July 16, through at least Monday, July 20, as heat indexes are expected to exceed 100 degrees in the coming days. “Extreme heat can become life-threatening, …
Across Wake County, more people are experiencing homelessness in plain sight, sleeping outdoors, living in encampments and seeking refuge wherever they can. Since 2020, unsheltered homelessness in Wake County has more than doubled, leaving people without …
From responding to hurricanes and dam emergencies to shaping environmental policies and mentoring future engineers, Brad Cole has spent nearly 30 years serving North Carolina. Those contributions have now earned him the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, one of …
The Wake County Animal Center is full, with more animals arriving every day and fewer spaces available for pets in need. While hundreds of pets have found homes this summer, new animals continue arriving every day, filling kennels and creating an immediate …
Through her service on Gov. Josh Stein's AI Leadership Council, Wake County Commissioner Shinica Thomas helped deliver North Carolina's Statewide AI Strategic Road Map. She is the only local government representative on the council. “Artificial …
Wake County is inviting residents to a second community meeting on the future Haleys Branch Trails at Lake Crabtree to learn how community feedback helped shape the project's schematic design. Attendees will have the opportunity to review the proposed …
As the nation celebrates 250 years of independence, the Wake County Animal Center is reminding residents that the Fourth of July is also one of the busiest holidays of the year for animal shelters. Fireworks, family gatherings and other festivities can …
Just in time for Fourth of July weekend, sky-high temperatures and humidity have arrived in Wake County. The National Weather Service predicts heat indices well over 100 degrees starting this week and persisting through the holiday weekend. Wake County …
Wake County Public Libraries will commemorate America’s 250th anniversary with a variety of special programs, reading lists and new StoryWalk kits that celebrate the diverse stories and voices that shaped the nation’s history. “The America 250 series is …
For two months this spring, local artists set up their easels across Wake County’s parks and preserves, capturing their beauty and character through outdoor painting. Now, residents are invited to experience their work firsthand at a traveling art exhibit …
Plastic is everywhere. Understandably, it can be one of the most difficult materials to recycle and it often pollutes the roads and waterways. However, the best way to reduce the effects of plastics on our environment is to reduce the use of plastic items …
Momentum is building for one of Wake County’s most popular parks, as the Wake County Board of Commissioners Monday approved the schematic design for the Crowder County Park expansion. This decision paves the way for new trails, new facilities and new …
Over the past ten years, Wake County has lost more than 36,000 acres of farmland, an area larger than the combined size of Knightdale and Fuquay-Varina. According to the American Farmland Trust's Farms Under Threat 2040 report, Wake County is one of …
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is all about goals, competition and championship dreams. The Wake County Animal Center is joining the fun with a tournament of its own: Team Dog versus Team Cat. Inspired by the world's biggest sporting event, the Wake County …
Wake County has permanently protected 32 additional farmland acres in the Marks Creek area near Wendell, marking another milestone in the County’s farmland preservation efforts. The easement will keep the property in agricultural use and prevent future …
One wants to bridge the environmental education gap between urban and rural communities. The other wants to channel restless kids into the next generation of conservationists. Amarion Singletary and Hanna Camptella are the 2026 recipients of the Sheila B. …
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