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In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Wake County from local and regional media.
Raleigh boosts police presence, closes Glenwood South to traffic for Halloween
Glenwood Avenue South was closed from Hillsborough to Peace Street as the nightlife hotspot anticipates higher foot traffic. Raleigh police also increased patrols.
Nov 1, 2026Where 2026 Wake County candidates stand on Flock cameras, data centers & more
Where 2026 Wake County candidates stand on Flock cameras, data centers & more Raleigh News & Observer
Oct 30, 2026Raleigh tries new approach to pedestrian safety on Glenwood South after posts fail
The city plans to replace damaged or missing flexible posts with wedges as part of a $200,000 safety pilot.
Oct 28, 2026Wake schools considering formal rules around memorializing deceased students, staff
District leaders say they're being proactive to avoid making emotion-driven decisions. The intent is to ensure students are treated the same and to establish rules that address concerns about suicide ideation and contagion.
Oct 27, 2026Wake schools seeks engineering firm for HVAC assessment at 100 campuses
Veronica Hill, the district's new chief of facilities and operations, spoke to WRAL in her first on-camera interview since taking the job two months ago.
Oct 27, 2026What to know about the 5 local bonds on your Wake County ballot
What to know about the 5 local bonds on your Wake County ballot Raleigh News & Observer
Oct 27, 2026Cary hires permanent replacement for town manager, approves more oversight recommendations
Russ Overton, who had been serving as the interim town manager since former town manager Sean Stegall's contract was terminated in December, was brought on as Stegall's permanent replacement after the Cary Town Council approved the motion in a 7-0 vo...
Oct 23, 2026Wake County names Heather Cashwell as new Solid Waste Management director
Wake County names Heather Cashwell as new Solid Waste Management director Wake County Government (.gov)
Oct 23, 2026After decades of progress, Wake County Public Schools faces resegregation
After decades of progress, Wake County Public Schools faces resegregation WUNC News
Oct 23, 2026Election 2026: What candidates for Raleigh mayor and council think of data centers
Election 2026: What candidates for Raleigh mayor and council think of data centers Raleigh News & Observer
Oct 22, 2026Wake Forest gas leak repaired and shelter-in-place order lifted
A gas leak has been repaired in Wake Forest and a shelter-in-place notice has been lifted. At 4 a.m., crews said the gas leak had been patched and workers were filling the hole where the gas line ruptured.
Oct 21, 2026Wake schools floats letting homeschool students attend part-time
The move could make room for more students in the district, which is no longer growing at a fast clip, but there's no clear proposal for what such inclusion would look like.
Oct 21, 2026