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Due to extreme heat, Wake County cooling stations are open daily through at least Monday, July 20. Read the news release.

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Wake County libraries and parks plan programs in honor of Juneteenth

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Authors James Patterson, Mike Lupica headline special Wake County Public Libraries event

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Raleigh, NC 27610

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