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Entrance of a public library with a covered walkway and a hanging sculpture of colorful books. A yellow ‘Safe Place’ sign is mounted on the brick wall.

Wake County Public Libraries partners with Haven House Services to help youth in crisis

Libraries
illustration of coins falling into an open hand

Zebulon business receives Building Reuse grant from state of North Carolina

Board of Commissioners
A deputy hugging a woman in the aisle at Walmart.

WCSO Host Shop with the Sheriff Events

Sheriff's Office
Black woman talking to a small group of people

Wake County to launch nonprofit institute to help strengthen local organizations

Public Health
Christine kneels to connect nose-to-nose with a black-and-white dog in the play yard.

How one volunteer turns playgroups into lifelong bonds

Animal Services
A sunlit forest with tall trees, autumn leaves on the ground and long shadows cast across the forest floor.

Wake County and Triangle Land Conservancy protect 28 acres of forestland near Wendell

Soil and Water Conservation
Four women standing together indoors, smiling, with one holding an accreditation plaque.

Wake County Public Health awarded reaccreditation with honors status

Public Health
Mug

Wake County libraries unwrap a month of holiday fun

Libraries
Commissioner Don Mial

Wake County Board of Commissioners elects new chair, vice chair

Board of Commissioners
Brindle dog in a festive red and green collar looking up at the camera

Wake County Animal Center launches “Home for the Holidays” adoption campaign

Animal Services
Wake County Register of Deeds Tammy L. Brunner

November 2025's Median Price of Wake County Real Estate increased by $5,000 to $470,000

Register of Deeds
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Global pharmaceutical company plans to invest $771m, expecting to create 700 jobs in Durham and Wake counties

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

Wake County Register of Deeds will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of Thanksgiving.

Register of Deeds
Hand holding coin

Wake County to invest $7 million in community projects

Board of Commissioners
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

Planning and Development Services
Watershed Management
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
stream with vegetation growing on banks

Wake County launches study to restore stream at State Farmers Market

Soil and Water Conservation
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Wake County Public Health to offer updated COVID-19 vaccine in five clinic locations

Public Health