West Wake News

Are you interested in completing a 5K? Then join us for a FREE training series to get you from the couch to the track!

Travel Smart Series

Whether you’re an active traveler or an armchair adventurer, Wake County Public Libraries' five-part Travel Smart series has inspiration

Challenge Yourself in 2023

It's the Year of the Trail in North Carolina! Our website, wakegov.com/yearofthetrail, is packed full of resources and information, as well as our downloadable Trail Tracker that you can use to challenge yourself in 2023!

Help Protect Our Environment

Join us on Thursday Jan. 26 from 2.30-4.30p.m. at Oberlin Regional Library in Raleigh to learn all you need to know about recycling from the Wake County experts!

Library Shelfie Day

Do you have a library you love? A section you cherish?

Virtual Community Meeting on the Middle Creek Area Plan

our virtual community meeting on the Middle Creek Area Plan is happening at 12:30 p.m. today, Jan. 24.

Middle Creek Area Plan: Virtual Community Meeting

If you live, work or play in the Middle Creek community -- located in the southern part of the county bordering Johnston and Harnett counties -- we need your feedback!

Impactful Conversation Around Homeownership Within Black Communities

Join local community developers, top real estate professionals and loan originators for an impactful conversation around homeownership within black communities.

Free Gardening Class

Is starting a vegetable garden one of your 2023 goals?

Impactful Conversation Around Homeownership Within Black Communities

By Press release submission | Feb 2, 2023

Join local community developers, top real estate professionals and loan originators for an impactful conversation around homeownership within black communities.

Legal Support Center

With the snip of their golden scissors, leaders from the Wake County Board of Commissioners and the justice system officially opened the Legal Support Center today in downtown Raleigh!

Middle Creek Area Plan: Virtual Community Meeting

If you live, work or play in the Middle Creek community -- located in the southern part of the county bordering Johnston and Harnett counties -- we need your feedback!

Seek Care

Not feeling well? If you have mild symptoms or other non-serious illnesses, you could avoid a trip to the emergency department and instead seek care at an urgent care clinic, primary care provider or telehealth appointment!

2022 NCF-Envirothon

After studying all summer, Enloe GT/IB Magnet High School’s State Champion Envirothon team, Subchronic Exposure, represented North Carolina at the 2022 NCF-Envirothon in Ohio.

Celebration of the American Tobacco Trail's 20th Anniversary

We're kicking off a yearlong celebration of the American Tobacco Trail's 20th Anniversary!

Reduction in Property Tax Bill

You may qualify for a reduction in your property tax bill!

2022 Outstanding Volunteer Award

The 2022 Outstanding Volunteer Award by Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District goes to Richard Arnold for his exceptional volunteer service, dedication and leadership with Wake County Big Sweep.

Medium german shorthaired pointer being trained by a woman at the beach

Reacts in a Certain Way

Ever wonder why your dog reacts in a certain way? Looking for tips on how to co-exist with your feline companion?

Great Time to Review the Duke Energy Harris Preparedness

Duke Energy and officials with Wake County Government, Chatham County, Harnett County Government and Lee County Government will test the 83 outdoor warning sirens around the Harris Nuclear Plant between 10 and 11 a.m.

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