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Wake County, North Carolina
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About Wake, NC

Population
Approximately 1,150,000 residents
County Seat
Raleigh, North Carolina
Coverage Area
857 square miles in central North Carolina

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Wake County School Board approves $121 million Ligon Middle rebuild on ballfields
Education

Wake County School Board approves $121 million Ligon Middle rebuild on ballfields

Wake County School Board approved a $121 million plan March 4–5 to build a new Ligon Middle on the ballfields; students will remain in the 1953 building during the 3+ year project.

Sarah Chen2m read
Holly Springs cleared for $135M revenue bonds to fund utility, infrastructure upgrades
Government

Holly Springs cleared for $135M revenue bonds to fund utility, infrastructure upgrades

The North Carolina Local Government Commission approved about $135 million in revenue bonds for Holly Springs at its March 3–4, 2026 meeting to fund Utley Creek upgrades and other projects.

Marcus Williams3m read
Three Democrats Vie for Wake County DA in March 3 Primary
Government

Three Democrats Vie for Wake County DA in March 3 Primary

Three Democrats, Wiley Nickel, Melanie Shekita and Sherita Walton, face a March 3 primary that is expected to decide Wake County district attorney because no Republican or other-party candidate filed.

James Thompson3m read
NCDOT Begins Second S-Line Grade-Separation at New Hope Church Road
Government

NCDOT Begins Second S-Line Grade-Separation at New Hope Church Road

Crews moved onto New Hope Church Road in late February 2026 to build a grade-separation bridge that will let traffic flow uninterrupted when S‑Line trains pass.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wake County Allocates More Than $331,500 From McKinsey Settlement for Prevention, Education
Government

Wake County Allocates More Than $331,500 From McKinsey Settlement for Prevention, Education

Wake County commissioners approved more than $331,500 from the McKinsey opioid settlement to fund prevention, education and early intervention, with an RFP to be issued by Behavioral Health.

James Thompson2m read
Natelli Investments withdraws New Hill data center after months of Apex pushback
Government

Natelli Investments withdraws New Hill data center after months of Apex pushback

Natelli Investments withdrew annexation and rezoning applications Thursday for the proposed New Hill Digital Campus, a contested project variously described as 250-300 MW and sited near Shearon Harris in New Hill.

James Thompson3m read
Wake County Deputy Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car During Garner Arrest
Government

Wake County Deputy Hospitalized After Being Struck by Car During Garner Arrest

A Wake County deputy was hospitalized after a suspect allegedly backed a car into him during an attempted arrest at the Sheetz on Jones Sausage Road around 2:20 p.m.

James Thompson2m read
Raleigh firefighter, Marine veteran arrested after disrupting Senate hearing, placed on leave
Government

Raleigh firefighter, Marine veteran arrested after disrupting Senate hearing, placed on leave

Brian C. McGinnis, a 44-year-old Raleigh firefighter and Marine veteran running for U.S. Senate, was arrested after loudly disrupting a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing and is on paid administrative leave.

James Thompson3m read
Healing Transitions breaks ground on Raleigh women's recovery housing, launches $14M campaign
Community

Healing Transitions breaks ground on Raleigh women's recovery housing, launches $14M campaign

Healing Transitions broke ground March 6 on Glen Royal Road to expand its women’s campus from 88 to 210 beds and has launched a campaign that its site lists at $14 million.

Lisa Park3m read
Wake County Hotel Development Summit Highlights Regional Growth, Pipeline Plans
Business

Wake County Hotel Development Summit Highlights Regional Growth, Pipeline Plans

Visit Raleigh, JLL and Wake County Economic Development convened an invitation-only summit at Raleigh Convention Center that brought economic teams from all 12 municipalities and 30+ developers to advance hotel pipeline.

Sarah Chen3m read
Early Wake County returns show Kushner, Singh leading at-large Democratic race
Government

Early Wake County returns show Kushner, Singh leading at-large Democratic race

Christine Kushner led Wake County’s Democratic at-large primary with 68,562 votes (29.61%), Mona Singh trailed at 50,604 (21.86%) in NCSBE preliminary returns.

Marcus Williams2m read
Wake County Public Schools Expands School-Based Mental Health Services to More Campuses
Education

Wake County Public Schools Expands School-Based Mental Health Services to More Campuses

WCPSS reported Feb. 28, 2026 it will place licensed clinical therapists and expand teletherapy across more campuses; partner Alliance says it has served 5,811 children and secured near-90 percent parent releases.

Lisa Park2m read
Wake County Announces Winners of Watershed Poster Contest for Grades 3-5
Education

Wake County Announces Winners of Watershed Poster Contest for Grades 3-5

More than 560 Wake County students in grades 3–5 entered the "We All Live in a Watershed" poster contest; first-place winners from Morrisville, Apex Friendship and Green Hope advance to regional and state rounds.

Marcus Williams2m read
Whataburger Announces Tentative Wake Forest March 26, Raleigh April 9 Opening Dates
Business

Whataburger Announces Tentative Wake Forest March 26, Raleigh April 9 Opening Dates

Whataburger plans a tentative Wake Forest opening March 26 at 489 Calvin Jones Highway, with a Raleigh Midtown East restaurant set for April 9 at 501 E. Six Forks Road.

Sarah Chen2m read
Wake County Libraries Announce Women’s History Month Events, Author Talks, Kids Programs
Community

Wake County Libraries Announce Women’s History Month Events, Author Talks, Kids Programs

Wake County Public Libraries will stage 21 free Women’s History Month programs in March 2026, including virtual talks, a Hidden Figures screening at Leesville Library, and a lighthouse craft for K–5 students.

Sarah Chen2m read
Woman Charged With Murder After 72-Year-Old Found Dead at Bassett Trail Apartment
Community

Woman Charged With Murder After 72-Year-Old Found Dead at Bassett Trail Apartment

Raleigh police arrested 66-year-old Sandra Hunter after officers found 72-year-old Arthur Upchurch dead inside a silver SUV at a Bassett Trail apartment complex.

Sarah Chen2m read
Morrisville launches three-year pilot aiding teachers, town and county staff with rent
Government

Morrisville launches three-year pilot aiding teachers, town and county staff with rent

Morrisville will offer about $150,000 a year in rental and security-deposit aid to town staff, Wake County employees living in town, and Morrisville school staff under a three-year pilot.

James Thompson2m read
Ralliant Opens Global Headquarters in Raleigh's North Hills, $2.1M Investment, 180 Jobs
Business

Ralliant Opens Global Headquarters in Raleigh's North Hills, $2.1M Investment, 180 Jobs

Ralliant opened its global headquarters in Raleigh’s North Hills on March 5, 2026, a $2.1 million project that officials say will create 180 jobs in Wake County.

Sarah Chen3m read
LGC Approves $15.3M Conduit Bonds via NC Capital Facilities for Refunds
Government

LGC Approves $15.3M Conduit Bonds via NC Capital Facilities for Refunds

The Local Government Commission authorized roughly $15.3 million in conduit revenue bonds on March 3, 2026, routed through the North Carolina Capital Facilities agency to refund earlier bond issues.

James Thompson1m read
Letters on unvalidated IDs affecting 15,000 Wake voters prompt hundreds of calls
Government

Letters on unvalidated IDs affecting 15,000 Wake voters prompt hundreds of calls

The state mailed notices to 241,000 voters saying they had “unvalidated ID numbers”, 15,000 in Wake County, about a week before early voting, triggering hundreds of calls and visits to county elections staff.

Marcus Williams2m read
Two brothers arrested at RDU with more than 200 pounds of marijuana
Government

Two brothers arrested at RDU with more than 200 pounds of marijuana

Alexis and Christopher Adorno were arrested at Raleigh-Durham International Airport on Feb. 26, 2026 after RDU officers say they tried to bring more than 200 pounds of marijuana in checked luggage.

Marcus Williams2m read
First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed releases NWSL schedule, parking, ticket details
Community

First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed releases NWSL schedule, parking, ticket details

First Horizon Stadium at WakeMed Soccer Park in Cary advises fans to arrive ninety minutes before kickoff; VIP parking is north side, VIP C lot on the east, and individual tickets are available via Box Office at (919) 459-8144.

Lisa Park3m read
Apex woman arrested after allegedly removing, damaging Andi Morrow campaign sign
Government

Apex woman arrested after allegedly removing, damaging Andi Morrow campaign sign

Ivy Lynn Dearman, 67, was arrested after allegedly removing an Andi Morrow campaign sign outside Apex Town Hall; warrants and local outlets link the sign to Morrow.

James Thompson2m read
Raleigh Man Charged After Wake Forest Stabbing Leaves Victim Hospitalized
Community

Raleigh Man Charged After Wake Forest Stabbing Leaves Victim Hospitalized

A Raleigh man, 58-year-old Timothy Ray Walker, was arrested after a stabbing Saturday night on the 300 block of South Franklin Street left a man hospitalized with serious stab wounds.

Sarah Chen2m read
Raleigh Partners to Build 51-Unit Senior Affordable Housing at Heritage Park
Government

Raleigh Partners to Build 51-Unit Senior Affordable Housing at Heritage Park

Raleigh pledged $1 million in 2025 and will use 9% LIHTC to build a 51-unit senior affordable complex at Heritage Park, the first phase of a redevelopment aimed at housing about 1,000 people.

Marcus Williams3m read
Bicyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries at Lead Mine and Lynn, Taken to WakeMed
Community

Bicyclist Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries at Lead Mine and Lynn, Taken to WakeMed

A bicyclist was struck at Lead Mine Road and Lynn Road in Raleigh the night of Feb. 26, 2026, and was taken to WakeMed with "serious to life‑threatening injuries," police said.

Lisa Park1m read
Wake County early-voting surge nears 50,000 as Young Center logs 7,400
Government

Wake County early-voting surge nears 50,000 as Young Center logs 7,400

Herbert C. Young Community Center in Cary logged nearly 7,400 early ballots through Thursday as Wake County pushed toward 50,000 early votes ahead of the March 3 primary.

Marcus Williams3m read
Wake County schools probe Jeffrey Epstein-themed video game on district devices
Education

Wake County schools probe Jeffrey Epstein-themed video game on district devices

WCPSS confirmed March 3, 2026 that staff are investigating reports a Jeffrey Epstein–themed video game circulated among students and was played on district devices.

Lisa Park3m read
State Ends Relias $5.4M Cary Job Incentive After AI, Remote Work Shortfall
Government

State Ends Relias $5.4M Cary Job Incentive After AI, Remote Work Shortfall

North Carolina cut Relias’s performance-based JDIG, ending up to $5.4 million in future payments after the company reported 352 jobs through 2024 against a 2016 pledge tied to Cary.

Marcus Williams3m read