The final day of drive-thru testing at county sites will be Friday, July 29. This decision comes as there are free at-home tests, numerous community testing locations and effective vaccine and treatment options easily available in our community. Wake County shared the full scale down plan that began on June 6. While drive-thru testing is […]

Voters have a final opportunity to cast a ballot on Election Day on Tuesday, July 26. All 208 Wake County polling places will open at 6:30 a.m. Residents must vote at their designated polling place and be in line to vote by 7:30 p.m. The races on the July 26 ballots include the Democratic Second Primary for Wake County sheriff and runoffs for two Town of […]

With hot temperatures, beach vacations and mountain escapes to enjoy, the winter holiday season may be the last thing many of us are thinking of. However, it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit. Wake County’s annual Holiday Cheer program is jumpstarting the community’s season of giving by holding a summer donation drive. From now […]

With the heat index expected to again top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who need a place to cool down amid the soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open tomorrow, July 20, and offer residents a safe reprieve through Sunday evening. “We continue to monitor the dangers […]

With the heat index expected to top 100 degrees this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open tomorrow, July 6, and offer residents a safe reprieve through Friday evening. “Heat-related illnesses is serious and, for some […]

With heat index values expected to reach triple digits this week, Wake County is opening temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from soaring temperatures. The cooling stations will open today and offer residents a safe reprieve through Friday evening when the heat wave is predicted to subside. “Last […]

Dive into great books and unique experiences with Wake County Public Libraries! This year’s Summer @ the Library theme is “Oceans of Possibilities,” and the program is overflowing with activities for the whole family. Summer @ the Library kicks off Monday, June 13, and runs through Saturday, Aug. 13. Readers of all ages are welcome to jump […]

The Raleigh Medal of Arts program is excited to celebrate its most diverse and inclusive group of honorees yet! We’ve revised the program’s guidelines, eligibility and evaluation criteria and increased the variety of nominations. All of this is to better reflect the demographics of Raleigh and Wake County, a goal laid out in the City’s […]

Sites open seven days a week through May 14NOTE: Fuquay-Varina Site Changed Due to Construction Ready to vote? Starting this Thursday, April 28, registered voters can cast their ballots ahead of the May 17 Primary and Cary Municipal Election at eight sites located around Wake County. “Voters are telling us they’re excited to return to […]

The Wake County Board of Elections is reminding residents the voter registration deadline is just one week away on April 22. Anyone wishing to make their voice heard in the May Primary or Cary municipal election should not delay ensuring they can vote in the upcoming Congressional and local races. “Even if you think your […]

Aspiring authors of all ages have a chance claim their moment in the literary spotlight as part of the annual writing contest put on by Wake County Public Libraries. Starting today through April 30, kids, teens and adults are invited to submit one original work for consideration in WCPL’s writing contest, “Wake Writes Together.” Writers […]

WCPSS – EARLY HIRE FAIR 2022 (register here) March 26, 2022 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. KNIGHTDALE HIGH SCHOOL ​100 Bryan Chalk Lane, Knightdale NC 27545 Fair Schedule is Virtual and/or In-Person: 8 a.m. – Doors Open 9 a.m – 1 p.m.- Fair open to all candidates Who should attend? Teaching Candidates   Candidates […]