Wake County Public Health is hosting walk-in flu clinics this fall to help residents get their protection. No appointment need! Just stop by during the dates below. Date Time Thursday, Oct. 2 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 16 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 1-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 1-6 p.m. Thursday, […]
Chatham County is seeking individuals to apply for several vacancies on its advisory committees. Service on committees is a great way for residents to have a voice on issues of interest and make a difference in the community. The application deadline is Friday, November 31, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Some vacancies are specific to geographic areas […]
The purpose of the Garner Youth Council is to provide volunteer opportunities and educational experiences focused on local government, while also giving youth a platform to advise Town Council on issues that impact young people in the community. Applications for the 2025-2026 Garner Youth Council are open! Click here to apply. **This is the first year […]
Free and open to the public, these occasions will offer area residents and businesses the opportunity to protect themselves from identity theft and dispose of confidential documents in an environmentally responsible manner. Residents will drive up to the shredding point, then unload their boxes and bags of paper for shredding. Please note: The paper will […]
Eligible voters have one last chance to cast a ballot in their local elections tomorrow. Residents within the municipal limits of Angier, Apex, Cary, Durham, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Rolesville, Wake Forest, Wendell or Zebulon can vote at their assigned polling place between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 4. Registered voters […]
For millions of families, SNAP benefits are a lifeline. As a looming lapse in funding puts that critical support at risk, many Americans right now are wondering how they’ll continue to put food on the table. At Instacart, we believe every family should have access to the nutritious food they need — every single day, […]
The federal government shutdown could halt Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 40 million Americans—including 21 million children, 16 million working families, and 5 million seniors. As federal funds run out, families face a growing risk of hunger, and food banks are already experiencing overwhelming demand they cannot meet on their own. […]
Cold Weather Cots is an emergency shelter program run jointly by Orange County and IFC, which provides shelter for residents living unhoused during the winter. There are three separate sites for the emergency shelter: Please call (919) 245-2490 to hear more information and determine which Hillsborough location is open. The IFC shelter locations are open every […]
Pitt County Department of Social Services needs help from the community to bring Christmas cheer to the elderly and disabled residents residing in Adult Care Homes in Pitt County, as well as adults under guardianship of the Agency. Pitt County’s Adult Foster Holiday Project is an annual holiday support program that relies solely on donations and […]
Musician Kevin Ross is bringing his engaging live show to the Raleigh Improv tonight for “Smooth Jazz at the Improv,” with the performance beginning at 7:30 p.m. In an interview with Karen Clark, Ross shared his excitement for the event and his approach to connecting with his audience. “I’m there to get active with you, […]
City of Durham residents are invited to share their funding priorities for the City’s upcoming budget by joining in Community Conversations next month throughout the Bull City. Registration is open now in English and Spanish. What You Need To Know: The City of Durham Budget and Management Services Department alongside the Community Partnerships and Engagement Department will host a series […]
More than 82,000 Wake County residents enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will not have new benefits issued in November due to the federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has directed the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services to pause all November SNAP benefits effective Nov.1. Residents may continue using […]