Ready to go vote in Wake County, but you’re unsure of the waiting times? This new tool will allow you to check wait times at voting locations across the county. Click here to check Durham County voting wait times Click here to check Wake County voting times I missed the voter registration deadline. May I […]
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTENDING VIRTUAL EARLY COLLEGE MINI FAIR Each early college will be sharing information, concurrently, about their school and program that includes time for Q&A. You may join a meet at any time. Just click on the link below and a staff member will admit you. Feel free to visit the Magnet Programs meet to […]
Wake County Public Libraries is taking a popular program for teens to the next level. Nearly 350 students have already taken advantage of “Level Up: To College and Beyond,” a series of free, virtual programs and workshops where experts help teens prep for college, trade school, certificate programs and more. Now, just one month in, […]
Face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with everyday preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Here are the top seven things you should know. 1. Do all students have to wear face coverings? Yes, face coverings are required for all students inside school buildings and […]
Job loss, reduced work hours and illness related to COVID-19 have caused many households in Wake County to struggle to make rent. To help them catch up on late payments and avoid eviction, the county today launched the House Wake! COVID-19 Eviction Prevention Program. “Eviction is a harsh reality that many in our community are facing right now […]
Earn college credit, tuition-free, while in high school! Wake Tech’s Career and College Promise (CCP) program offers eligible high school students the opportunity to earn a credential for employment or credits toward a college degree. CCP Enrollment for Spring 2021 is Underway! New Students: The first step to enroll in CCP is to complete a mandatory Information […]
This Artist Support Grant is open to artists living in Chatham, Harnett, Johnston, Lee, Wake counties. We encourage diverse and nontraditional artists to apply for the grant. Funding opportunities for individual artists are rare—particularly in the performing arts—so this is pretty special. Get more details here. Eligibility The Artist Support Grant is intended to support […]
With heat index values expected to reach triple digits Wednesday and Thursday, Wake County will open temporary cooling stations for those who don’t have a place to seek relief from the high temperatures. Starting at 11 a.m., residents can cool off at the following Wake County locations: Swinburne Building, 220 Swinburne St., Raleigh Eastern Regional […]
It’s almost time to vote. Make sure that your information is up to date in Wake County, if that’s where you live. Want to check your voting status in another county? Click here. Get all of your questions answered: Register to vote online Update your address if you’ve moved Print out a form to register […]
During its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 17, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to increase the minimum hourly wage for 2020 election workers to $11. While Election Day officials are paid a stipend, which covers their training, polling place set-up and work on Election Day, the move represents a $2.78-per-hour raise for those responsible […]
Device distribution begins on Monday Aug. 17, but most devices will not be ready to be picked up on that date. Please read carefully: Those who indicated they needed devices in the recent device request survey will receive a notification via email when their devices are ready to be picked up. Please wait until your assigned pick-up date before going to a […]
Wake County Public School System has put together a webinar for parents of students who receive Special Education Services. The webinar will address topics including health and safety and how we will deliver special education services in an online environment. Read More: Upcoming Community School Supply Giveaways Read More: Graphic Video: Black […]
