100+ Student-Athletes Shine at Special Olympics Games
More than 100 student-athletes from six Wake County Public Schools participated in the Special Olympics Wake County Spring Games at Green Level High School. The event featured athletes from Athens Drive Magnet High School, Knightdale High, Millbrook High School, Wakefield High School, Willow Spring High School, and the host school. Participants competed in a variety of events including a softball throw and a 25-meter dash.
Source: Wake County Public Schools
Source Type: School
Source Location: Apex
Apr 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM | School |
Wake County Report Highlights 3 Community Health Priorities
Wake County report prioritizes affordable housing, mental health, and healthcare access.
Jul 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Gov |
Apex School Earns Global Readiness Award
Smith IB Magnet Elementary earns global readiness designation for innovative global education.
Jul 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM | School |
Wake County Hosts Teen Kickback With Parent Session
Wake County hosts free teen event on sexual health, relationships, and support.
Jul 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM | Gov |
Wake County Expands SHARE Program to More Schools
Wake County Schools expand SHARE Program to 10 schools for nutritious food.
Jul 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM | School |
Wake County Achieves 90% Voter Registration Rate
Wake County reports 859,873 registered voters—90% of its voting age population.
Jul 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM | Gov |
Apex Chosen for New NC Children's Hospital
Wake County invests $4.5M to expand pediatric beds in Apex.
Jul 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM | Gov |

Wake County Launches 2025-26 School Year
Wake County schools start the academic year; Pleasant Plains debuts.
Jul 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM | School |
Wake County Schools Update Funding, Hiring Guidelines
Wake County Public Schools updates funding info; check Campus Parent portal.
Jul 9, 2025 at 4:51 PM | School |
Wake County OKs Park Upgrades with Bond Funds
Wake County approves contracts for park upgrades including trails, waterfront, playgrounds.
Jul 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM | Gov |
Chantal Remnants Bring Flood, Tornado Risk to NC
Storm remnants bring widespread showers and potential tornado risk across North Carolina.
Jul 6, 2025 at 10:36 AM | Gov |