Wake County has decided to extend its stay-at-home order until April 30th. “While we’re making good progress to flatten the COVID-19 curve in our community, we haven’t hit our peak caseload yet, so it’s too early to lift our stay-at-home restrictions,” said Wake County Board of Commissioners  Greg Ford. “However, we understand how challenging this […]

We’re all struggling to keep the kids engaged and active during this quarantine period. The Wake County Library has come up with a way to keep their little creative juices flowing with a story writing contest!   Participants are invited to submit one entry. Original entries can be handwritten or typed, up to 1,000 words. […]

Need some help paying rent this month? All rental assistance programs in Wake County now posted! Public Agencies, The Social Sector (Non-Profits), And Local Businesses Are Coming Together To Create A List Of Resources Available To Specifically Meet The New Demands Created By COVID-19. Many Of These Resources Are In Addition To The Programs Typically […]

The program Wake Prevent is looking to assist Wake County families living in hotels. According to the Wake County Housing Department Director Lorena McDowell, “They’re just folks who are paying day by day or week by week or month by month in a hotel, so if they don’t pay it, they are going to have […]

Wake County Libraries are making it possible for families to enjoy one of their most popular programs even when libraries are closed. It’s Storytime, Anytime! Storytimes, which use talking, singing, reading, writing and playing to help get children ready to read. Watch a storytime and download one of their coloring pages. https://twitter.com/WakeGOV/status/1246211539394351105?s=20 Facebook: The Karen […]

We are committed to meeting the needs of our community during school closure. Please see important information below regarding computer devices for students who do not have access at home, as well as our food distribution program. Student Devices If you have not yet responded to someone from your school regarding computer devices at your […]

The number of cases of COVI-19 across North Carolina jumped by more than 100 for the second-straight day. A stay-at-home order has been issued and goes into effect for Wake County and Orange County. Wake County’s order goes into effect at 5pm (Friday) and Orange Country’s order will take effect at 6pm. Officials say you […]

New locations in Wake County have opened to provide food to children and adults during the pandemic. (all meals service is curb-side pick up only) Apex First Baptist Church (419 South Salem Street, Apex NC) – Dinner 6:30p-7:30p Monday through Friday, Lunch 12:00p – 1:00pm Saturday (Plus non-perishable food distribution) o Contact: Kim Bragg – […]

In response to the rising number of positive cases of COVID-19, Wake County is putting new restrictions in place to help slow the spread of coronavirus and protect the local healthcare system from becoming overwhelmed. Wake County Board of Commissioners Chairman Greg Ford today signed a new State of Emergency Declaration. The declaration requires some […]

Many students rely on their school nutrition programs throughout the school year. Due to the carnivorous pandemic, several school systems are shut down. The goal of the school system is to make sure no one goes hungry because of COVID-19. RELATED ARTICLE: Dollar General Reserves First Hour Of Business For Seniors Starting this morning some […]

Good news in Wake and Orange counties. Utility companies won’t disconnect your water service during the coronavirus public health emergency. The City of Raleigh issued a statement that read “During this time, we want to ensure all Raleigh Water customers have access to clean drinking water and wastewater services. We will continue to monitor guidance […]

Trinity Academy, a private school in Raleigh, closed today after a parent tested positive for coronavirus. The parent is currently quarantined at home, according to  the school. The school is currently working on a plan for the rest of the week. This school closing follows more people testing positive for the virus in Wake County. […]