In Blue Wake County, Groups’ Candidate Endorsements Vary This Election Cycle
Some endorsements and omissions from prominent political and activist groups in local races are raising questions.
In One of Wake County’s Last Battleground Districts, a Democrat Challenges a One-Term GOP Rep. to a Rematch
In campaign ads and on his website, Rep. Mike Schietzelt says he is fighting to make life more affordable for Northern Wake County residents. His opponent, Evonne Hopkins, says she can do a better job.
A Wake County Judge’s Trauma-Informed Courtroom Aims to Bring ‘Trust and Respect’ to the Rehabilitation Process
Wake County District Court Judge Sam Hamadani received a grant to make trauma-informed updates to her courtroom where she holds Juvenile Justice and Adult Recovery Court sessions.
Since Summer Launch, Wake at Home Has Rehoused 30 People from ‘Large Encampment’
At meetings on Monday, Wake County commissioners heard updates on the Wake At Home housing initiative and other efforts to address homelessness; they also voted on a potential new shelter space.
What to Know About the Bonds on the Ballot This Year in Wake County
In addition to three proposed constitutional amendments, voters in Wake County will weigh in on two, three, or four local bond questions, including countywide bonds for Wake Tech and public schools.
A Hand Up for the Helpers
North Carolina has a teacher shortage. A new Wake County program is testing an apprenticeship model to help instructional assistants get the training they need to lead a classroom—and improve their own income potential.
Zebulon Flagged for Heightened State Oversight, Placing Further Scrutiny on Town Staff and Commissioners
Following a summer that saw turnover in key positions in Zebulon’s finance and legal departments, an agency in the state treasurer’s office will monitor the town’s contracts and purchases.
More Wake County Coverage
Three Close N.C. Legislative Races in Wake County
Growing pains, schools, and property taxes are hot issues in three Wake County legislative contests.
The End of the Adventure
Remembering Adventure Landing, a theme park and entertainment center that opened in 1988, as Raleigh grapples with a loss of third spaces for teens.
Wake County Commissioners Green-light WakeMed-Atrium Merger
After four months of public deliberation and some additional concessions from the state’s largest hospital system, commissioners voted 5-2 for changes that will allow the deal to go through.
After Months of Contention and Behind-the-Scenes Lobbying, New Atrium-WakeMed Deal Has More Benefits for Wake County
Changes to the proposed agreement include $150 million for the county, more county control, and more indigent care; county commissioners will vote on the proposal Monday.
Holly Springs Is Close to Adopting Its First-Ever Affordable Housing Plan
Town council members debated a three-year roadmap for housing affordability at their meeting this week.
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