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A red barn stands behind tall wild grasses and shrubs beneath a cloudy sky.

Wake County safeguards 32 additional acres of prime farmland near Wendell

Soil and Water Conservation

Friendly tan-and-white dog with large upright ears looks up at the camera while standing on grass.

Wake County Animal Center kicks off World Cup-inspired adoption campaign

Animal Services

Sheila B Jones

Wake County announces Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship recipients

Soil and Water Conservation

Entrance to the Southern Regional Center

Wake County Southern Regional Center to celebrate 30 years of service to the community

Social Services

Smiling person in a Carolina Hurricanes jersey holds a “This Is Canes Country” sign while seated at an office desk with Hurricanes-themed decor.

The ultimate Hurricanes superfan at Wake County Animal Center has a day job saving pets

Animal Services

Paramedic treats a patient inside an ambulance.

Wake County EMS nationally recognized for its commitment to quality care for heart attacks and strokes

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

People gathered in a room at a presentation and signup.

Candidate filing begins for remaining 2026 General Election contests in Wake County

Board of Elections

Wake County launches Choose Your Own Adventure Challenge to celebrate 50 years of Parks, Recreation and Open Space

Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Technician servicing a Wake County Sheriff patrol car on a lift inside a maintenance shop.

Wake County fleet operations ranks among top 100 fleets in the Americas

General Services Administration

Historic two-story brick house with a large covered porch and landscaped yard in Zebulon.

Public hearing set on Wake County Historic Preservation Standards update

Planning and Development Services

Illustrated bookmark designs featuring colorful drawings of dinosaurs, earthworms and garden scenes and words like “Create,” “Learn,” “Imagine,” “Wonder,” and “Escape.”

Wake County invites young readers to dig into stories this summer

Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

May 2026's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate decreased by $5,000 to $465,000

Register of Deeds

Veteran Saluting

Wake County Veterans Stand Down connects veterans with free support and services

Veterans Services

Orange-and-white cat being gently held by a person inside an animal shelter kennel.

Wake County Animal Center launches cat adoption promotion during kitten season

Animal Services

Blue graphic with large “FY 2027” text in bold, centered layout.

Wake County Commissioners adopt $2.28 billion fiscal year 2027 budget

Board of Commissioners

Budget & Management Services

Pride Flag

Wake County libraries and parks celebrate Pride Month with special events in June

Parks, Recreation & Open Space

Paul Tsasa

How Paul Tsasa went from international stages to Wake County job sites

Planning and Development Services

Softball player wearing a medal posing with an adult on a field.

How Vance Wrenn builds safe schools and strong softball players

Planning and Development Services

Man on a boat holding a large fish, with water and shoreline in the background.

How Joseph LeFrancois inspects, advises and keeps Wake County buildings safe every day

Planning and Development Services

Aerial view of a landfill with a large completed interim cover, surrounded by dirt roads and open land.

Wake County invites residents to attend Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study informational sessions

Solid Waste Management

South Wake Landfill