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Help save lives this summer with a donation through ‘Cool for Wake’

Health & Human Services
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Wake County Animal Center sets new policy for children at the shelter

Animal Services
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Wake County and Triangle Land Conservancy secure permanent protection for 40-acre Walton Farm

Soil and Water Conservation
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Wake County announces winners of library bookmark contest

Libraries
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Wake County launches interactive housing dashboard to inform growth

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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Genentech announces plans to invest $700 Million in Holly Springs, creating 420 jobs

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

April 2025's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate increased by $18,000 to $470,000

Register of Deeds
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Wake County encourages preparedness ahead of hurricane season

Emergency Management
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New tools, volunteers and better outreach result in most accurate homeless count yet

Continuum of Care
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Wake County invites residents to imagine the future of parks, preserves and open spaces

Parks, Recreation & Open Space
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County manager recommends $2.1 billion fiscal year 2026 budget to commissioners

Budget & Management Services
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Wake County offers monthlong Earth Machine sale to help reduce household waste

Solid Waste Management
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Wake County children and teens need you: foster, support, reunite

Health & Human Services
Antonia Pedroza and Rebecca Kaufman

Wake County appoints directors to lead Social Services and Public Health departments

Health & Human Services
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Wake County celebrates groundbreaking on well-connected affordable housing community

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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Wake County celebrates 20th anniversary of school recycling program

Solid Waste Management
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Wake County investments will create and preserve 644 affordable homes

Housing Affordability & Community Revitalization
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New program delivers free fresh food to families facing health challenges

Cooperative Extension
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Wake County unveils plans for the future of EMS Station 2 in Raleigh

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
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Wake County launches free online learning platform for library cardholders

Libraries