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Triple-digit temperatures this weekend prompt cooling station activation

Emergency Management
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Wake County teen summit returns with a focus on health, empowerment and family support

Public Health
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Wake County approves major renovations at two county parks

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
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Wake County, Live Well Wake release 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment

Health & Human Services
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Wake County to reopen cooling stations due to triple digit heat index

Emergency Management
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Wake County expands water monitoring in Crabtree Creek Watershed

General Services Administration
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

June 2025's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate increased by $22,500 to $495,500

Register of Deeds
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After 232 days in the shelter Kino finds his perfect match

Animal Services
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Wake County Board of Elections to start filing candidates Monday, July 7

Board of Elections
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Wake County Public Health offers guidance on preventing summer foodborne illnesses

Environmental Health & Safety
Health & Human Services
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

Wake County Register of Deeds will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of Independence Day.

Register of Deeds
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Wake County issues rabies notice after fox bites man in Wake Forest

Animal Services
Environmental Health & Safety
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Wake County and Triangle Land Conservancy protect Johnson Farm with new easement

Soil and Water Conservation
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Wake County encourages residents to help combat roadside litter this summer

Solid Waste Management
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Free summer meals for kids now available across Wake County

Cooperative Extension
Health & Human Services
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Wake County extends cooling stations amid prolonged heatwave

Emergency Management
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Wake County to hold final community meeting on Eastern Wake Area Plan

Planning, Development & Inspections
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Wake County encourages water safety with new Swim Smart campaign

Emergency Management
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Wake County issues rabies notice after raccoon bites dog in Raleigh

Animal Services
Health & Human Services
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Wake County opens cooling stations to help residents beat extreme heat

Emergency Management