With heat index values expected to reach triple digits, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations Sunday through Tuesday for people to find relief from the scorching temperatures. “Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, so it’s important that people take proactive measures to protect themselves,” said Wake County Emergency Management Director Josh Creighton. “We […]
Wake County Public Libraries is expanding its Memory Care Kits program, which uses books and activities to spark memories, create conversations and provide positive, engaging interactions between people experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. Each Memory Care Kit includes a folder with activities, a small set of markers and six books — three for […]
For the first time in seven years, the Wake County Animal Center will begin euthanizing pets from the adoption floor due to lack of space after the shelter was overwhelmed with more than 208 dogs and cats in just the last seven days. Staff are pleading to the community for help, discounting adoption fees and […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations Wednesday through Sunday for people to find relief from the scorching temperatures. “More than 600 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat every year, but heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable,” said Darshan Patel, […]
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance in alerting the public of an ongoing scam targeting members of our community. We have received reports that someone is impersonating a Wake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy and insisting the victim pay them through an app, like PayPal. Those behind the scam intimidate the victim into […]
The Wake County Soil and Water Conservation team is hoping to inspire 4th and 5th grade students to discover the fascinating world living underground and enter a statewide poster contest to earn cash prizes. “The Living Soil” contest is part of an annual competition offering young people a chance to showcase their talents, learn about conservation and […]
With only about one day of respite from extreme heat, hit indexes are once again expected to exceed triple digits over the next three days, so Wake County will be opening its temporary cooling stations Friday through Sunday, July 7 through July 9. “Many people don’t realize that extended periods of heat can start to build up cumulative stress […]
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, the Wake County Animal Center is urging our community to support the spirit of compassion, freedom and unity by adopting a pet during a current surge in homeless animals. The Wake County Animal Center is approaching maximum capacity again. There are 84 dogs on the adoption floor with […]
Gather your literature-loving family and friends and let’s make plans for some summer reading fun! Wake County Public Libraries’ Summer @ the Library kicks off Monday, June 12, and runs through Aug. 12. This year’s theme is “All Together Now,” which celebrates the community and connections fostered at local libraries. “Our libraries bring people together every day, […]
This summer, Historic Oak View is once again a host site for the Summer Food free lunch program! In partnership with the Wake County School System, free lunches will be provided to children under 18, Monday through Friday at the park’s Bluebird Shelter. No pre-registration required. Meals must be eaten on site. Stop by for […]
The Wake County Animal Center is facing a critical situation as it approaches maximum capacity, with an overwhelming number of pets in need of permanent homes. In the hopes of encouraging adoption, the center is once again waiving all adoption fees for dogs that have been living in shelter pens for 21 days or more. The […]
Dogs in a shelter likely have no idea why they ended up there. One day, they’re with their families or perhaps freely wandering the street…the next, they’re in an unfamiliar place with cement floors, metal pens, barking dogs and strangers walking up and down the aisles peering in. While the Wake County Animal Center does […]
