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Wake County Parks 50th anniversary logo featuring a large “50 Years” with a tree and sun icon, and the words “Wake County Parks” alongside stylized wave lines.

Wake County invites artists to Paint the Parks as part of 50th anniversary celebration

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
graphic of cloud with lightning bolt

Wake County sets an example of preparedness in statewide tornado drill

Emergency Management
A white dog with blue eyes sits on grass, looking up at the camera. The dog has a dark patch around one eye and wears a light pink bandana.

Wake County Animal Center to reopen on March 2 at critical capacity

Animal Services
picture of the winning bookmarks from 2025, side by side

Wake libraries kick off second annual bookmark design contest

Libraries
Colorful banner with stylized icons celebrating Women’s History Month, including women’s profiles, an equality sign, a raised fist, a megaphone, and floral motifs in green and coral tones.

Wake County Public Libraries celebrates Women’s History Month with special events and booklists

Libraries
illustration of people placing compost into bin

Wake County hosts composting classes in libraries this spring

Libraries
Solid Waste Management
smiling child holds watershed poster

Students across Wake County win awards for creative conservation posters

Soil and Water Conservation
Large white historic home with black shutters, tall columns, and a brick walkway leading to the front entrance, surrounded by trees and landscaped gardens.

Wake County seeks feedback on updated historic properties preservation standards

Planning and Development Services
New Public Health Building

Wake County Public Health to reopen Monday at new location

Public Health
NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson poses with Sergeant Collado and Deputy Garcia holding their Dogwood awards.

WCSO Sergeant and Deputy Honored with Dogwood Awards

Sheriff's Office
Two adopted dogs, Peanut and Purl, cuddled together on a couch.

Double the dogs, double the love: Peanut and Purl find forever home

Animal Services
A Wake County EMS ambulance drives down a city street.

Wake County EMS plans service improvements for 2026

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
Sports

Wake County approves $23.5 million in hospitality tax funds

Board of Commissioners
Sharon Mahovlic and Jim Schleper

Wake County couple continue learning at landfill tours after 10 years

Solid Waste Management
New Public Health Building

Wake County Public Health to close next week ahead of move to new location

Public Health
warning sign, exclamation point inside triangle

Wake County Public Health identifies potential measles exposure at several locations

Public Health
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Wake County Animal Center launches Sweetheart Adoption Special for foster dogs

Animal Services
Blue Background with text that says Books and Smiles

Learn the three B's before bedtime with the Books & Smiles program

Libraries
Public Health
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

January 2026's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate decreased by $5000 to $450,000

Register of Deeds
snowflake

Wake County will remain closed all day on Monday, Feb. 2

Emergency Management