Wake County Offers Cooling Stations Amid Extreme Heat

Wake County officials announced that cooling stations will be available at designated locations until at least Monday, July 21, in response to extreme temperatures. Residents seeking relief from the heat are encouraged to visit Wake County Public Libraries or the nearest Health & Human Services facility. For additional details, including station locations and operating hours, please refer to the Wake County Government website.



Source: Wake County Government

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Raleigh

Jul 17, 2025 at 12:20 PM Gov

Wake County launches en plein air for 50th anniversary

Wake County announced the launch of Paint the Parks: En Plein Air, a spring en plein air painting program across its parks to celebrate 50 years of the county’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space, with artist registration now open and selected works possibly featured in a traveling exhibit later this year.

Mar 1, 2026 at 2:30 PM Gov

Wake County marks Women's History Month with tribute, library programs

Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina, marked Women’s History Month by thanking women who lead with heart, serve with purpose and inspire through action, while the county’s public libraries planned a month-long slate of book lists and programs and invited residents to tag an inspiring woman in the post.

Mar 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM Gov

Southeast Raleigh Magnet Bionic Bulldogs win FIRST NC Championship

The Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Bionic Bulldogs went undefeated to win the FIRST NC Championship and will advance to the national championship this spring.

Feb 23, 2026 at 6:20 PM School

Wake County Public Health Center Opens at New Raleigh Address

The Wake County Public Health Center in Raleigh, N.C., is now open at 200 Swinburne St., the Wake County Government says, adding, "Did you miss us? Because we missed you!"

Feb 23, 2026 at 11:50 AM Gov

Wake County EMS Changes Call-Response Plan

Wake County EMS is changing its call-response plan, and community meetings in Raleigh, N.C., begin Wednesday, where EMS leaders will explain the changes and take questions, with RSVP at wake.gov/emschanges.

Feb 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM Gov

Wake County seeks voter feedback at early voting sites

Wake County's Board of Elections in Raleigh, North Carolina, says every voter deserves a positive voting experience and will use online feedback surveys—accessible via a QR code at early voting sites—to improve service as early voting runs through Saturday, Feb. 28.

Feb 22, 2026 at 1:01 PM Gov

Apex awarded hospitality tax funds for Town Hall Campus Stage

Apex, N.C., has been awarded Wake County Hospitality Tax funding for a new performance stage on Town Hall Campus, with a rendering available in the post’s comments.

Feb 19, 2026 at 3:31 PM Gov

Wake County: Winter not over; LIEAP helps heating costs

Wake County government in Raleigh, N.C., says winter isn’t over and heating costs can be high, and LIEAP assistance is available for eligible households; apply at wake.gov/StayWarm.

Feb 19, 2026 at 9:01 AM Gov

Wake County to Host Spring Job Fair in Apex

Wake County Public School System in Apex, North Carolina, will host a Spring Job Fair on Saturday, March 14, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Felton Grove High, connecting district principals and hiring managers with job seekers and highlighting meaningful careers, competitive benefits and pathways for professional growth, with registration at https://bit.ly/46KYMRjSPRING.

Feb 18, 2026 at 5:45 PM School

Wake County to host meeting on Haleys Branch Trails

Wake County officials will host a drop-in community meeting March 10 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Downtown Cary Park’s Academy Pavilion to review a concept plan for the Haleys Branch Trails on about 400 acres near Lake Crabtree County Park, including the area known as “286 East” and land to be leased from Umstead State Park, with details at https://bit.ly/3ZBcAtX.

Feb 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM Gov