Wake County parents have to figure some things out after the school system released its plan for the next school year. According to the new plan, Wake County students will be physically at school for one week and then participate in online learning for two weeks. Under this plan, schools must operate at 50% capacity. […]
Need help paying cooling bills in Wake County? *** 7/1/2020: Funding is now available. Please follow the directions below to apply for assistance by mail/fax/email. *** Notice: Many service providers are suspending disconnections due to COVID-19. Contact your vendor to see what their current disconnection policy is. CIP is available July 1 until June 30, or until […]
Looking for summer meals for your kids in Wake County during the summer? A number of schools and community centers will serve as food distribution sites for Wake County families. Families may pick up food at the locations and times indicated below. Food will be distributed curbside to minimize safety concerns. The food will be […]
Looking for COVID-19 testing in Wake County? Here’s an updated list. June 22–23: Wake Tech – Scott Northern Wake Campus 6600 Louisburg Road, Raleigh 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sign Up June 25–27: Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Sign Up June 29–30: Millbrook Magnet High School 2201 Spring Forest […]
It’s official. The Wake County School Board has voted unanimously to change the name rename Daniels Middle School to Oberlin Middle School. Daniels Magnet Middle School was named after Josephus Daniels. According to ABC11, “In the 1890s, Daniels gained a controlling interest in the Raleigh News & Observer. He used the paper to promote white supremacy […]
Don’t feel comfortable sending your kids back to school next fall? The Wake County School Board agreed today that there should be an online option for parents who aren’t ready to send their kids back to school. Social distancing guidelines will vary from school to school. The school system is looking at 50 square feet […]
Join Wake County’s Summer Food program for a summer filled with friends, fun activities and delicious meals! Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to plug into your local community while receiving a no-cost meal. Summer Food Program sites are located across Wake County to provide a no-cost meal to any child aged 18 and […]
The Raleigh mayor and Wake County Commissioners are voting on whether masks should be mandatory in Wake County. Currently, Wake County has the 2nd most cases of COVID-19 behind Mecklenburg County. Currently, face coverings are strongly encouraged. The Raleigh City Council will vote on the matter Tuesday. Masks are currently mandatory in Orange […]
Wake County Public Health will hold drive-thru COVID-19 testing for at-risk groups at Zebulon Magnet Middle School on Monday, June 15, and Tuesday, June 16. The school is located at 1000 Shepard School Rd., Zebulon. The testing, which will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is free, but people must follow a three-step process […]
Due to demand and an ability to respond to that demand, Wake County Public Health has added several testing slots and dates to its COVID-19 testing efforts for at-risk groups. On Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, testing has been expanded to accommodate up to 250 people per day at the Wake County Commons […]
Small businesses and independent contractors in Wake County that have lost revenue due to COVID-19 can now apply for loans to help plan for the future. The application period for Wake Forward officially opened at noon today. People who are interested can visit the Wake Forward website for information on how to apply. “Local businesses and their employees have been hit […]
Wake County Public Schools has confirmed that the county’s high schools will hold modified in-person graduations this year for seniors. WCPSS Superintendent Cathy Moore said today, “We’ve asked every high school to facilitate an in-person event that will allow a receiving of a diploma while following the current health guidelines. It won’t look like a […]
