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Employee vaccine policy news thumbnail graphic with bandage, dollar sign and calendar

Wake County Public Health to offer back-to-school vaccine clinics this summer

Public Health
Group of students and adults posing with an award plaque in front of an Envirothon Natural Challenge banner.

Wake County students earn top spots at State Envirothon

Soil and Water Conservation
Sheriff Willie Rowe stands with six deputies and the man they helped when he had a medical emergency.

WCSO Deputies Honored with Sheriff’s Commendation

Sheriff's Office
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Manager Ellis recommends $2.28 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027

Budget & Management Services
County Manager's Office
Novartis logo

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Announces $220 M Expansion in Morrisville

Board of Commissioners
Bed in hospital room

Wake County Commission Delays Vote on Legal Documents Related to WakeMed, Atrium Health Strategic Combination

Board of Commissioners
Red brick church with arched windows and a ramped entrance under a clear blue sky.

Wake County to celebrate the preservation of Good Hope Baptist Church, Shotwell community

Planning and Development Services
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

April 2026's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate increased by $20,000 to $470,000

Register of Deeds
Compost bin

Monthlong Earth Machine sale returns to help simplify composting

Solid Waste Management
Women's Health

Ask the Doc Town Hall to celebrate Women's Health Month in May

Public Health
brain with flowers

Wake County Public Libraries highlights Mental Health Awareness Month with new learning kits and special programs

Libraries
A dog on a leash, wearing a bandana, sits in a grassy area and looks up into the camera.

Wake County Animal Center celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with $5 adoption campaign

Animal Services
Dog swims in a pool holding a bright yellow ball while a person supports it nearby.

Splash into fun and find a furry friend!

Animal Services
Event at Historic Oak View

Wake County plans for major renovations to Historic Oak View County Park

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
School SHARE cart with fruit and packaged snacks beneath a poster encouraging students to share uneaten food.

Wake County awards $34,000 in grant funds to local organizations for waste prevention

Solid Waste Management
Wendell North Public Safety Station view from the front of the building

Wake County plans new public safety station in north Wendell

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Fire Services
Wake County Affordable Housing Plan

Wake County convenes cross-sector leaders to help expand affordable housing

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
Wake County foster Kim Leon sitting on a dock with a foster dog on leash beside a lake.

Longtime foster Kim Leon brings love and care to Wake County dogs

Animal Services
Scales of Justice

Wake County Commission signs property tax resolution to keep authority local

Board of Commissioners
Holly Springs Community Library Renovation Lounge Area with Printer and Computers

Wake County to close Holly Springs Community Library through end of year for renovations

Libraries