Wake County
Recent News About Wake County
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Knightdale mayor to students: 'It's so important for you to know that you can make a change'
Today's third-graders probably are not familiar with the 1972 movie "Butterflies Are Free," but a class project let them experience the film's theme.
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Raleigh held event to recognize AAPI community: 'We are Americans, and we're here because we love this country'
Wake County recently celebrated the contributions that Asian American Pacific Islanders (AAPI) have brought to the area.
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Save 50% on Backyard Compost Bins from Wake County in May
Households can compost more than a third of their waste
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Wake Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Awards Winners Announced
Each year, for more than 50 years, the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District recognizes the great people working to protect our county’s water quality, farmland, soil health, wildlife habitat and environment.
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Wake County nonprofits share portion of $1 million in grants for racial equality
Three Wake County nonprofits were among the 40 that executives at Duke Energy said on Nov. 10 will receive a portion of $1 million in grants for their work toward racial equity and justice in North Carolina.
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Wake County elections received no funding from Center for Civic Life and Technology
The Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) has been donating to local election agencies and while several cities and counties in numerous states have received contributions, Wake County is not one of them.
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In 2019, tourists spent $2.9 billion in Wake County, setting a record
In 2019, Wake County saw a record high number of tourists and money spent by those visitors, a new report found.
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COVID-19's financial impact on Wake County tourism was $118.5 million in second-quarter: report
The Wake County tourism industry declined in the second quarter of 2020 due to the impacts of COVID-19, a report from the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (Visit Raleigh) found.
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John Rex Endowment awards $1 million in grants to Wake County organizations, schools
A recent award from the John Rex Endowment will provide $1 million in grants for organizations working for children and families in Wake County.
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Civitas Institute president claims Wake County sheriff is using COVID-19 as 'excuse' to ban gun sales
Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker issuing a moratorium on handgun permits until further notice, but that determination is facing opposition from an organization that bills itself as protecting freedoms.
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Wake County gives residents options for coronavirus testing
Wake County is telling residents they can be tested for coronavirus through either a private health-care provider or the Public Health Division
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Strong real estate market in Wake County will mean higher property tax assessments
Every four years, Wake County reappraises property values in order to reassess property taxes. Residential and commercial property owners in Wake County should have received their 2020 property tax values in the mail this month.