As four permanent COVID-19 testing sites continue to serve thousands of people each day, Wake County is partnering with Raleigh, Cary, Garner, Wendell and a Raleigh church to add five locations the week of Feb. 22. These convenient drive-thru sites make it easy for residents who live in these communities to get tested. All sites […]
As four permanent COVID-19 testing sites continue to serve thousands of people each day, Wake County is partnering with Raleigh, Fuquay-Varina and a local Garner Church to add four additional locations for the week of Monday, Feb. 15. These convenient drive-thru sites will make it easy for residents who live in these communities to get […]
To prepare families and students for returning to school, this week we’re highlighting key elements of our health and safety measures, with extra emphasis on any changes to our practices since Winter Break. Today we’re focusing on our new Eating and Drinking Health Guidance. State and local public health officials, as well as the ABC […]
Vaccine Hotline and Wait List Now Open Wake County invites all health care workers and anyone 65 and older to join our COVID-19 vaccine waiting list. People in Group 1 and Group 2 have two ways to tell Wake County Public Health they’re interested in getting vaccinated – a 24-hour vaccine hotline and an online tool. Due to the […]
Statement from Wake County Public Schools: Updates Regarding the Return to In-Person Instruction As we shared earlier this week, the Wake County Board of Education approved a plan Tuesday evening calling for students not enrolled in the Virtual Academy to return to schools on a rotation schedule beginning the week of February 15. The plan […]
Wake County continues to partner with area towns and cities to offer new testing sites in zip codes seeing high rates of COVID-19 infection. While three permanent COVID-19 testing sites remain open six days a week,Wake County Public Health has teamed up with the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department to offer free drive-thru testing in three areas that […]
This position is with Wake County Human Services located in Raleigh, North Carolina. This position, in partnership with the community, will facilitate full access to high quality and effective health and human services for Wake County residents to decrease the spread of COVID-19. Apply here This position will have a start date between January 4th 2021 […]
It’s time to start thinking about how and where to recycle your Christmas tree. Recycle your Christmas tree to mulch trails at Wake County Parks. Drop off your undecorated holiday trees at designated locations from Dec. 26, 2020 until Jan. 24, 2021. Please note that all facilities will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, 2020 in observance of the New Year’s Day […]
Wake County is providing six sites for free COVID-19 testing this week and into 2021, with several sites open on New Year’s Day and park locations offering Sunday hours. There’s no cost, no appointment necessary, no insurance needed, and no ID required. Walk-ups are welcome. The following locations will be open Monday through Saturday every week, […]
As temperatures drop, heating costs can rise. While it may be easy to crank the thermostat up for some, others can’t afford the increased expense to keep their households warm. Wake County’s three heating bill assistance programs can offer relief for residents behind on their bills and facing a utility cutoff. “For residents who lost […]
*UPDATE – MONDAY, NOV. 30TH IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR THIS PROGRAM* This school year started unlike any before – with remote learning for all Wake County students. For some parents who can’t work from home, this has created new and unexpected expenses like paying for childcare or supervision for their kids as they attend […]
*Update: Deadline is Monday, November 16, 2020* COVID-19 has changed the landscape of our communities in ways we never could have imagined. While each of us has been affected, small and independently owned businesses have certainly felt the brunt of the impacts. Recognizing that small businesses are the backbone of our community, Wake County has […]
