West Wake News

Wake County COVID-19 Update: 99.93% of infected residents still alive

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 8, 2021

Of the 1,092,273 Wake County residents estimated to have caught COVID-19 as of September 8, 781 (0.07 percent) have died.

No new teachers in Garner sign pledge in week ending Sept. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Wake News | Sep 7, 2021

There were no new teachers in Garner who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

How many patents granted in Garner in week ending Aug. 15?

By West Wake News | Sep 6, 2021

There was one patent granted in Garner in the week ending Aug. 15, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Apex in 2020

By West Wake News | Sep 6, 2021

Of the 55,220 people living in Apex in 2020, 51.6 percent (28,503) were women and 48.4 percent (26,717) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Wake News.

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Cary stagnates at two in week ending Sept. 4

By West Wake News | Sep 6, 2021

There were no new teachers in Cary who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Cary: 8 patents granted in week ending Aug. 15

By West Wake News | Sep 5, 2021

There were eight patents granted in Cary in the week ending Aug. 15, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Cary in 2020

By West Wake News | Sep 5, 2021

Of the 169,177 people living in Cary in 2020, 51 percent (86,202) were women and 49 percent (82,975) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Wake News.

No new teachers in Apex sign pledge in week ending Sept. 4 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Wake News | Sep 5, 2021

There were no new teachers in Apex who signed the pledge in week ending Sept. 4, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Week ending Aug. 15: 1 patent granted in Apex

By West Wake News | Sep 4, 2021

There was one patent granted in Apex in the week ending Aug. 15, according to the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

No new teachers in Garner sign pledge in week ending Aug. 07 to teach Critical Race Theory

By West Wake News | Sep 4, 2021

There were no new teachers in Garner who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 07, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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West Wake News area weekly mass times

By West Wake News | Sep 4, 2021

The following parishes in the West Wake News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Census Bureau: More women than men in Fuquay-Varina town in 2020

By West Wake News | Sep 4, 2021

Of the 29,110 people living in Fuquay-Varina town in 2020, 52.7 percent (15,329) were women and 47.3 percent (13,781) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Wake News.

Grab an Explorer Backpack at select Raleigh Parks

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2021

Next time you visit one of the Raleigh parks listed below, check out an explorer backpack to enhance your visit! Explorer backpacks are available for free to check out for your day at the park.

City Offices Closed

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2021

City of Raleigh to Observe Labor Day Holiday

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Provide Input on the Draft of the Greenway Master Plan

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2021

Take the Survey by Sept. 27

Celebrate Take A Child Outside Week with Raleigh Parks on September 24-30

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2021

Join the celebration of Take a Child Outside (TACO) Week Sept. 24-30!

Take A Class at Sertoma Arts Center

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2021

Located in the heart of Shelley Lake Park, Sertoma Arts Center is a fun, creative destination for all ages, offering a wide variety of programs, classes, and activities.

Using Liquid Metal to Turn Motion into Electricity – Even Underwater

By Press release submission | Sep 4, 2021

Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a soft and stretchable device that converts movement into electricity and can work in wet environments.