Wake County
Recent News About Wake County
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Wake County nonprofits benefit from $25,000 grants to promote equality, social justice
Three Wake County nonprofits were among the 40 that executives at Duke Energy said on Nov. 10 will receive a portion of $1 million in grants for their work toward racial equity and justice in North Carolina.
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Wake County residents were able to check wait times at the polls
Wake County offered an online tool to help voters avoid long wait times at the polls.
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Potential GOP Wake County Sheriff candidate arrested
A Republican Wake County sheriff candidate was arrested on Oct. 1 for allegedly driving while impaired.
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From North Raleigh Today
Wake County elections received no funding from Center for Civic Life and Technology
The Center for Tech and Civic Life (CTCL) has been donating to local election agencies and while several cities and counties in numerous states have received contributions, Wake County is not one of them.
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Wake County opened cooling stations amid triple-digit heat index
Cooling stations opened earlier this month as heating index values topped the triple digits, Wake County officials said in a press release.
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Wake County tourism is showing losses with cancellations of conventions and other events
As people begin to venture from their homes once more, tourism in Wake County is experiencing a slow recovery.
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A helping hand: Struggling families eligible for $500 to pay past due utility bills in Wake County
Wake County has created a new financial assistance program to help residents struggling to pay their utility bills as a result of COVID-19's economic impact.
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Wake County GOP applauds Register of Deeds
The Wake County Republican Party praised the Register of Deeds for making its services available online since late March as COVID-19 was expanding its grip on the nation.
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Halo Health provides free COVID-19 antibody tests to frontline workers
Mobile physician practice Halo Health provided free antibody testing this week to healthcare workers and first responders at the forefront of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Morrisville-based business partners with Wake County to supply N95 masks
In Morrisville, a local business is helping to provide protective masks to first responders and health care workers who are on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Judge gives Sheriff Baker 7 days to resume taking handgun permit applications
A Superior Court judge gave Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker seven days to make the health safety changes necessary to resume accepting handgun purchase applications.
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Pastor says state's first confirmed coronavirus patient is member of his Cary church
According to ABC Channel 11 News, the senior pastor for a church in Cary confirmed earlier this month that the Wake County coronavirus patient is a member of his assembly.
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Eastern Wake County claims highest property values
The highest property values in Wake County are in the eastern region, according to a county tax map.
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New paid leave benefit passes in Wake County
RALEIGH – The Wake County Board of Commissioners passed a new paid family illness leave benefit for county employees at the board’s December meeting.
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New salary schedule approved for teachers, bus drivers, staff
New salary schedules for teachers and other school employees in Wake County were approved in the absence of state increases due to the budget impasse.
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Wake County teachers, staff receive raises
The Wake County School Board recently approved mid-year pay raises for teachers and support staff.