Movin’ and Groovin’: Free Program Kicks Off August

The Movin’ and Groovin’ program will run for eight weeks starting August 14. The program meets every Thursday evening from 6 to 7 p.m. at Spring Forest Road Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. The event is free and is organized by Wake County Government. For more details, visit the provided link.



Source: Wake County Government

Source Type: Gov

Source Location: Raleigh

Aug 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM Gov

Two arrested after Apex car break-ins; third sought.

Apex, N.C.—Police responding to reports of vehicle break-ins at Beaver Creek Crossings initiated a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle; the driver failed to yield and collided with another vehicle, two suspects—ages 33 and 26 from Norfolk, Virginia—were taken into custody on multiple felony charges and will be transported to Wake County Jail, a third suspect remained outstanding, and the other driver was hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries as investigators continue their work.

Feb 12, 2026 at 11:02 PM Police

Wake County Foster Care promotes open-heart message.

Wake County Government in Raleigh, N.C., promoted foster care with the slogan "It starts with an open heart" and urged residents to follow its Facebook page for updates, resources and information on becoming a Wake County foster parent.

Feb 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM Gov

Wake County Early Voting Begins; Polls Open

RALEIGH, N.C. — Early voting has begun and polls are open in Wake County, according to the Wake County Board of Elections, with a live wait-time tracker and an interactive map at WakeVotesEarly.com to help voters plan.

Feb 12, 2026 at 8:01 AM Gov

Greg Flynn sworn in to Wake County Board of Elections

Greg Flynn was sworn in to fill a vacancy on the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh, returning to the board with prior experience.

Feb 11, 2026 at 5:59 PM Gov

Wake County Public Schools post Feb. 2 makeup-day details

Wake County Public Schools in Apex, North Carolina, posted a family message with makeup-day details for Feb. 2 weather closure.

Feb 11, 2026 at 5:31 PM School

Apex crash injures motorists; Center Street blocked

APEX, N.C. — Authorities say the Apex Police Traffic Safety Unit, the Town of Apex Fire Department and Wake County EMS are responding to a crash with injuries on Center Street at Schieffelin Road, with outbound traffic blocked and motorists urged to avoid the area as crews assist those involved and investigators work, and a traffic advisory has been issued with updates as more information becomes available.

Feb 11, 2026 at 4:52 PM Police

Wake County Teen Winter Kickback Rescheduled to April 6

RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake County Government has rescheduled the Teen Winter Kickback, featuring "Real Talk: Myths, Facts & the Truth About Sexual Health," from Feb. 16 to April 6 at Urban Air because Feb. 16 was changed to a make-up day for most schools; sign-up is at https://www.wake.gov/events/teen-spring-kickback.

Feb 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM Gov

Wake County Scholarship Honors Sheila B. Jones

According to Wake County Government, the Friends of the Wake Soil and Water Conservation District will award the Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship, a $1,000 prize for one applicant pursuing a career in environmental education, with preference for those who have faced barriers and plan to work in Wake County.

Feb 11, 2026 at 11:01 AM Gov

Wake County Expands Advanced Teaching Roles Program

Wake County Public School System in Apex, North Carolina, says its Advanced Teaching Roles program will expand for the 2026–27 school year, creating new opportunities for multi-classroom leaders districtwide.

Feb 11, 2026 at 10:07 AM School

Wake County Elections Show Behind-the-Scenes Look at Early Voting

Raleigh, N.C. — The Wake County Board of Elections released a time-lapse video offering a behind-the-scenes look at early voting, noting that setting up each site can take two or more hours and that early voting begins tomorrow, Feb. 12, with locations and hours at WakeVotesEarly.com.

Feb 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM Gov