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The capital county of North Carolina. Consistently rated as one of the best places to live and work in America. Account monitored weekdays. #WakeIsGreat

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A major milestone for #WakeCounty! Our Crime Scene Science Division is now the first in #NorthCarolina to earn ISO 17025 accreditation—meeting the same rigorous standards as forensic laboratories. A huge congratulations to the team for their excellence and commitment to justice. 👏 🚓 📰 Read more: bit.ly/4i6P80j
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.@wcplonline is creeping it real this October with frighteningly fun and eerily educational free programs and events for all ages. So grab your calendar because spooky season doesn't last forever! ⏰ 🧟 For a full list of Halloween events, visit: bit.ly/4zxds2E 🧛 For hand-picked, spine-tingling booklists, visit: bit.ly/4dDhYE9
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In case you missed it: a new regional #EMS station is coming to North #Raleigh! 🎉 Join #WakeCounty EMS for a virtual open house this Thursday, Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to see site plans, meet project staff and ask questions about the future Lynn Road Regional EMS Station. Register here: wake.gov/lynnroadregional
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Have questions about the 2027 property revaluation? Join our community meeting to learn more about the process and get answers from County staff. 📍 Wake County Northern Regional Center, Wake Forest 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 🕐 1–3 p.m. Community members are encouraged to attend to learn about the 2027 revaluation process, share property information and get their questions answered. ➡️ shorturl.at/xcpOA
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The Wake County Board of Commissioners’ 2 p.m. regular meeting will include a potential land swap with Wake County Public Schools for affordable housing. 📹 The meeting will be livestreamed and you can read the full agenda online: bit.ly/4dNsk4r
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Do these fun binoculars catch your eye? 👀 Complete @WakeGovParks' Create Your Parks Adventure Challenge by collecting 50 points in 2026 to win these binoculars or another prize. Grab a friend, visit a #WakeCounty park or preserve or attend a program, and get started today! 🔎 🌳 Learn more at wake.gov/parks50/challenge #WakeParks50
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.@wcplonline has launched a program to help third through fifth graders build math and science skills in creative, fun ways! STEAM Lab offers hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, arts and math designed to encourage creativity, critical thinking and problem solving. 🧠 More than 20 programs are planned each month across #WakeCounty. Find one near you! ➡️ bit.ly/4yUdIc6
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Imagine a Day Without Water is today, Oct. 15. Each year, Imagine a Day Without Water invites us to see how crucial our need for water really is by visualizing life without it, just for one day. Thanks to the One Water Plan, we don’t have to worry about that scenario becoming a reality. 💧 To learn more and get involved, visit wake.gov/onewater. 📹 Watch below to see how many daily activities depend on water.
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Our inspections go beyond homes and new buildings! Wake County Permits and Inspections also inspects TV towers to help keep essential equipment running safely and reliably. 👏 During a recent mechanical change-out inspection at a TV tower’s transmitter building, our team checked new HVAC systems that help keep the server and storage room cool and prevent equipment from overheating. Learn more about our work ➡️ shorturl.at/FIytc #TeamWake
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Interested in our no-cost postpartum and newborn home visits through the Wake County Maternal Health Home Visiting Program? Submit your referral today to take part in this at-home service that supports mothers and babies during the postpartum period. Learn more and see if you qualify ➡️ bit.ly/4A8dWNJ
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🏡 Keeping your home safe shouldn’t be out of reach. Wake County’s Resilient Homes program is now accepting online applications from income-qualified homeowners who need help paying for eligible home repairs. Learn more and see if you qualify ➡️ bit.ly/4AZmPtv
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October is in full swing, and @wcplonline is keeping the paw-ty going! 🐈‍⬛ From storytimes to crafts, games and BOOkmobile visits, your local library has everything you could want for spooky season. 🎃 For a full list of Halloween events, visit: bit.ly/4zxds2E 🎃 For hand-picked, spine-tingling booklists, visit: bit.ly/4dDhYE9
A Wake County Public Library book drop decorated as a black cat for Halloween.

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This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we recognize the rich histories, cultures, traditions and contributions of Native peoples, past and present. We celebrate the strength, resilience and joy of Native communities while honoring their enduring presence, contributions and impact today. Celebrate locally ➡️ bit.ly/4rYXuM4 @townofapex
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#WakeCounty’s Tax Administration team will meet with community members to provide information about the 2027 property revaluation. Community members are encouraged to attend, learn more about the 2027 revaluation process, share information about their property and get their questions answered. Learn more ➡️ wake.gov/reval/meetings
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There's still time to RSVP to the #WakeCounty Juvenile Crime Prevention Council's community listening session next Thursday! We want to hear directly from families, young people, educators, service providers, law enforcement and neighbors about what’s working, where challenges exist and how we can better support youth across Wake County. 📅 Thursday, Oct. 15 ⌚ 6-8 p.m. 📍 Southeast Raleigh YMCA, 1436 Rock Quarry Road, #Raleigh ✅ RSVP by Oct. 12! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4iGC6bU app.meltwater.com/engage/pub…
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The Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District has received more than $10 million in new state funding to protect working farms and support agricultural growth across #WakeCounty. The new funding will help permanently protect more than 600 acres of Wake County farmland. The funding is part of a historic $51.2 million investment from the N.C. Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. Grants were awarded to farms and projects in 44 counties across #NorthCarolina. Wake County received $7.9 million to be spread across 12 projects. 📰 Learn more: bit.ly/477r48H
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We're just three days away from the Wake Kids Wellness Fest! 🥳 Stop by the Wake County Public Health Center on Monday, Oct. 12 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. for a fun, family-friendly community resource fair. Whether you're looking for health resources, early childhood support, educational materials or community programs, we've got you covered! 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4zaSBSD
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#WakeCounty #EMS is hosting a virtual open house for the future Lynn Road Regional EMS Station on Oct. 22 at 6:30 p.m. 🚑 See site plans, hear from project staff, and join the Q&A. 📰 More info + registration: bit.ly/4hMWOod
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Today's Walk and Roll to School Day was a success! 🚲 We've never seen so many bikes and scooters in one place. Thank you to all the families who participated and helped make walking and rolling a fun, healthy way to start the school day!
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Wake County Maternal and Child Health offers postpartum and newborn home visits through the Wake County Maternal Health Home Visiting Program. Receive care for you and your baby with services including: 🍼 Teaching and support 🍼 Health checks for mom and baby 🍼 Help with scheduling medical appointments Learn more and see if you qualify for this no-cost program ⤵️ bit.ly/4A8dWNJ
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