Wake County Tracks Hurricanes, Promotes ReadyWake Alerts
RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake County Government says NC Emergency Management and Wake County Emergency Management are tracking major Carolina Hurricanes on the horizon. “Watch out Clark County, Nevada,” the release said.
The agencies said the Hurricanes are bringing the storm surge your way straight from the Canes County.
Meanwhile, the Carolina Hurricanes are getting ready to take the NHL Stanley Cup by storm. Residents can sign up for ReadyWake alerts to prepare for hurricane season at readywake.com.
| Jun 5, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Wake County Schools Holds Kindergarten Kick-Off Registration
Wake County Public Schools is hosting a free Kick-Off to Kindergarten event at Marbles Kids Museum. Registration is required, with different registration times for year-round and traditional calendar families.
| Jun 12, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Patterson and Lupica to Appear at Wake Libraries
Wake County Public Libraries will host a special event featuring authors James Patterson and Mike Lupica. The event is scheduled for Monday, July 13, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at NC State’s Hunt Library.
| Jun 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Principal Ari Cohen Shaves Beard After Test Gains
Leesville Road Elementary School met end-of-year assessment benchmarks, and Principal Ari Cohen shaved his beard in front of students and staff. K-2 students posted a 92.6% mClass proficiency rate and grades 3-5 earned an 85.6% composite proficiency rate on end-of-grade tests.
| Jun 12, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
Wake County warns of major heat risk
Wake County Government says there is a major heat risk today through the weekend. It urged residents to hydrate, seek shade or air-conditioning breaks, and wear protective clothing.
| Jun 11, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Wake County Animal Center launches Team Dog vs Cat
The Wake County Animal Center will hold an Adoption Cup campaign from June 11 to July 19. Team Dog and Team Cat will compete based on which group can secure the most adoptions.
| Jun 11, 2026 at 8:20 PM |
Wake County Protects 32 Acres Near Wendell
Wake County permanently protected 32 additional acres of farmland in the Marks Creek area near the Town of Wendell. The Triangle Land Conservancy will host a Land and Harvest Festival at the Williamson Preserve on June 13.
| Jun 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM |
Wake County Schools Shares Message From Board Chair
Wake County Public Schools shared a family message from the Board Chair. The message congratulates families on another year of learning and growth.
| Jun 11, 2026 at 12:20 AM |
Green Level seniors support WCPSS Angel Fund
Wake County Public Schools thanked Green Level High School seniors Panshul Aeron and Swayam Shah for supporting the WCPSS Angel Fund. The district said their leadership is making a difference for students in the community.
| Jun 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Wake County names 2026 environmental scholarship recipients
Wake County Government announced Amarion Singletary and Hanna Camptella as recipients of the 2026 Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
| Jun 10, 2026 at 10:20 PM |
Apex Police end domestic incident after hours of standoff
Apex Police responded earlier in the day to a domestic incident near Pearson Street and Hunter Street. After several hours, officers took the barricaded individual into custody, and police said there was no threat to the public.
| Jun 10, 2026 at 6:20 AM |