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Spread of fresh fruits and vegetables

Wake County shares food resources as November nutritional program benefits stop

Cooperative Extension
Public Health
Social Services
A landscaped area with colorful, low-growing plants and tall grasses in the foreground overlooks a modern train platform with glass shelters and yellow-edged platforms. The scene is set at sunset with warm light, and city buildings and trees are visible in the background.

Wake County marks stormwater awareness with innovative green projects

Water Quality
A woman sitting outdoors holds a camera while a large gray-and-white dog affectionately licks her face. Another person with a floral tattoo on their arm holds the dog’s leash. The scene takes place in a grassy field with warm, natural light.

Dogs, Cameras, Action! How one volunteer helps shelter dogs shine

Animal Services
Parents watch as children play with building blocks

Wake County to host adoption fair to recruit new parents for forever homes

Social Services
Badge-shaped logo for the Wake County Sheriff’s Office featuring the North Carolina state seal and the name “Willie Rowe, Sheriff, Wake County.” Behind the badge are two sheriff’s vehicles with blue lights on, parked on grass with trees and a dusk sky in the background.

Wake County Sheriff's Office solves cold case from 1968

Sheriff's Office
vaccinate wake

Wake County Public Health to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine in five clinic locations

Public Health
stream with vegetation growing on banks

Wake County launches study to restore stream at State Farmers Market

Soil and Water Conservation
Operation Greenlight with heart/lightbulb logo

Wake County turns green to honor veterans and connect them to local services

Veterans Services
baseball laying grass

Wake County approves lease agreement for Five County Stadium in Zebulon

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

October 2025's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate increased by $5,000 to $465,000

Register of Deeds
person crosses a wet city street at night during rainfall

Find out where to go for White Flag emergency shelters in Wake County

Continuum of Care
Wake County Board of Elections wall sign and table with office supplies and plaques

Tuesday, Nov. 4, is Election Day for 13 municipalities in Wake County

Board of Elections
Chair Shinica Thomas photos in green suit smiling

Commissioner Thomas and NC County Leaders Partner with NACo to Advocate for FEMA Act

Board of Commissioners
Dog lying on grass with chew toy looks up at camera

Wake County invites residents to adopt senior pets

Animal Services
Richard B. Harrison Community Library

Wake County celebrates 90 years of culture and connection at Richard B. Harrison Community Library

Libraries
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

Wake County Register of Deeds will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in observance of Veterans Day.

Register of Deeds
Affordable Housing

Wake County Bridge to Home program helps thousands secure stable housing

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
A tabletop covered with colorful fabric scraps, thread spools, and scissors, representing sustainable fashion and textile reuse.

Wake County hosts special screening of documentary by local filmmaker

Solid Waste Management
Sam, a young boy, speaks to Cheese, an orange tabby cat lying on a beanbag chair.

The story of a cat named Cheese and the toddler who knew best

Animal Services
A woman sets up a table with examples of recyclable and nonrecyclable items. Signs on the table read “Not Accepted! Please Discard” on the left and “Yes Please! Recycle These!” on the right. The display includes bottles, cardboard and food containers.

Wake County Libraries and Solid Waste launch recycling education campaign

Solid Waste Management