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October 31, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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Here’s Sable! We had a long convo today before he leaped into the cosmos to chase bugs. 🦋 We would dearly love to see this sweet boy in an adoring home. #tnr #catsofbluesky #siamese #colonycats #wakecounty #nc #northcarolina
A beautiful chocolate point kitten loafs next to a porch railing A chocolate point Siamese kitten with amazing blue eyes looks at the camera through a porch railing. He’s a sweet baby who enjoys the company of his kitty family. Daily, he warms up to the humans.
November 1, 2026 at 8:10 AM
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Wake County residents are demanding transparency in the controversial WakeMed–Atrium merger, questioning whether their health is being compromised for corporate gain.

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Residents press commissioners for transparency on WakeMed–Atrium transaction and board appointments
Multiple residents used the board's public-comment period to urge greater transparency around the WakeMed–Atrium transaction, questioned missing written terms and raised concerns that upcoming WakeMed board appointments could be dominated by Atrium-friendly directors.
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November 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
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Wake County EMS has seen a remarkable jump in emergency response times, reaching an impressive 82.2% compliance after implementing a new triage dispatch model.

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County says E1 response compliance rose to 82.2% after triage reconfiguration
Wake County presented interim response-time performance showing E1 compliance rose to 82.2% (from 74.8%), an average E1 response of ~8:40, and set targets for E2'E4; commissioners asked for further geographic equity analysis at six months.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:20 PM
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An early Saturday crash knocked down power lines and traffic signals across Six Forks Road at the Interstate 540 overpass in Wake County, North Carolina, closing the road. Injuries, reopening and signal restoration remain unconfirmed.

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October 31, 2026 at 8:40 AM
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Wake County EMS has seen a significant boost in emergency response times, with compliance for critical patients rising from 74.8% to 82.2% in just three months!

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Wake County interim report: EMS triage changes improve response for most critical patients
Wake County EMS told commissioners that its June reconfiguration to a four-category triage model improved E1 compliance from 74.8% to 82.2%, with average E1 response about 8 minutes 40 seconds; staff described ongoing analysis and a planned six-month review.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:07 PM
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Wake County residents are demanding accountability from commissioners over the controversial WakeMed–Atrium deal, warning that inadequate oversight could lead to higher healthcare costs and worse patient outcomes.

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Residents, patients and advocates urge Wake County to scrutinize WakeMed–Atrium deal
Multiple residents and patient advocates used the public-comment period to urge the Wake County Board of Commissioners to revisit oversight of the proposed WakeMed–Atrium transaction, citing lack of transparency and concerns about price caps and governance changes.
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November 3, 2026 at 9:06 PM
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Wake County's new DNA lab is already making waves, processing sexual-assault kits in just 12 days and achieving eight matches in the FBI database!

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Wake County forensic lab processing assault kits in 12 days on average; 8 CODIS hits so far
Wake County's DNA laboratory, opened to cases July 16, has completed 57 of 60 requests (58 assault kits) with a 12-calendar-day average turnaround, uploaded 23 profiles to CODIS and reported eight database matches; the bureau also announced ISO 17025 accreditation for its crime-scene division.
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November 3, 2026 at 8:58 PM
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Early voting. I love getting to bark, “Not in this lifetime, nor in the next!” at the Republican men when they try to give me their voting guide.
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October 27, 2026 at 6:55 PM
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Republicans made an envelope seal grounds to discard your ballot. In Wake County, inner-envelope problems caused 53% of rejections. #NCpol #WakeCounty https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/north-carolina-ballot-rejection-rate-up-to-6-with-time-to-fix-errors-running-out/
North Carolina ballot rejection rate up to 6% with time to fix errors running out
With Nov. 3 less than a week away, time is running out. Voters can track the status of their mail ballot with the state’s BallotTrax site, but it’s also up to election officials and the U.S. Postal Service to deliver information on time.
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November 2, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Sable the Siamese returned from County - Surprise! I’m a boy! But the orange we caught was yet another girl! That makes 4 orange girls out of that litter, w/ 1 orange left to catch. Pic: Sable, Baylor, MonaLisa, Fairlight, & Dallas. #tnr #wakecounty #colonycats #orangetabby #nc
Four kittens and one tiny adult tortie eat from plates in a TNR colony. There’s leaves on the ground, and two water bowls. Fairlight (tortie), Mona Lisa (orange sharing her plate), Sable the Siamese, Dallas (next to Sable), and Baylor. We actively trap on the county’s schedule.
October 30, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Two more kids caught Sunday morning, and sent off for fixing & vaxxing! Godspeed to Sable and to her as-yet unnamed orange tabby cousin, possibly another orange female (there were THREE in one litter!) #tnr #wakecounty #nc #northcarolina #adoptdontshop #tnrprogram #colonycats #kitties
October 26, 2026 at 2:59 AM
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Cary could get up to 400 new apartments — if the town says yes

Seven stories are proposed on a site where current zoning caps buildings at 45 feet. #Cary hasn’t approved it.

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Cary could get up to 400 new apartments — if the town says yes
The site on East Chatham Street is capped at 45 feet. The developer wants seven stories, but Cary hasn’t approved the project.yet
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October 28, 2026 at 11:19 PM
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The Wake County committee is reimagining how the arts can drive economic growth, but funding constraints might twist the creative plan’s path.

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Committee directs staff to refine strategic-plan goals to better include the creative economy
The Growth, Sustainability and Economic Strength Committee asked staff to prepare goal refinements and initiative considerations to integrate the Cultivating Creativity arts plan into the countys strategic plan and to return in a work session for wider board discussion.
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October 28, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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Wake County is making strides toward its ambitious clean-energy goals, achieving 22% progress with innovative projects like solar installations and energy-efficient buildings.

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Wake County reports it is about 22% toward its clean-energy target, highlights buildings, solar and fleet work
County staff told commissioners the 2018 100% clean-energy resolution (updated 2024) remains in effect, highlighted projects that reduced building energy intensity and added solar (1.4 MW installed on 23 buildings) and reported the county is roughly 22% toward its intermediate clean-energy target (80% by 2035).
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October 28, 2026 at 7:02 PM
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Chapanoke is not just about housing; it’s a transformative hub connecting residents to education, jobs, and entrepreneurial opportunities right at their doorstep!

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Developers highlight transit, Wake Tech proximity and retail space at Chapanoke groundbreaking
Speakers emphasized Chapanoke’s proximity to Wake Tech, a future Southern Wake bus rapid transit corridor, workforce training links and planned retail space for local entrepreneurs to bolster neighborhood opportunity.
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October 27, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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A groundbreaking investment of over $63 million in Wake County promises to secure affordable housing for generations with a unique 99-year ground lease!

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Officials cite public‑private funding, county support and a long ground lease for Chapanoke
Speakers credited Wake County, the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, Harmony Housing, Gilbane and F7 for funding and development; Don Miles cited a 99‑year ground lease and Congresswoman Ross described the project as a $63M+ investment.
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October 27, 2026 at 3:22 PM
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Wake Tech Community College is paving the way for affordable housing by prioritizing 30% of the new Chapanoke development's units for students, especially those transitioning out of foster care.

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Wake Tech donated site for Chapanoke; college students to be prioritized for units
Wake Tech’s president said the college donated the site and that at least 30% of Chapanoke’s 200 units will be prioritized for Wake Tech students who meet income and eligibility rules, with special emphasis on students leaving foster care.
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October 27, 2026 at 3:34 PM
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Wake County is set to welcome 200 new affordable homes as the groundbreaking for Chapanoke begins, offering hope and stability for local families, especially students at Wake Tech.

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Groundbreaking for Chapanoke marks start of 200 affordable homes in Wake County
Developers and public officials marked the Chapanoke groundbreaking in Raleigh, announcing a 200-unit income-restricted development near Wake Tech and future bus rapid transit; officials said the project will prioritize students and rely on public‑private funding partnerships.
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October 27, 2026 at 3:21 PM
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This if for people in the #Raleigh #Durham #ChapelHill and #WakeCounty areas of NC and surrounding parts!
October 21, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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Rowe vs. Blackwell on 5 big Wake sheriff issues.

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#Jail bit.ly/4i9oUuh
Civilian crisis response: bit.ly/4dMBdeK

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October 21, 2026 at 4:28 PM
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Wake County is taking bold steps towards affordable housing by exploring land swaps with local schools, aiming to transform surplus school sites into homes for the community.

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County authorizes MOU with Wake County Public Schools to pursue land swaps for affordable housing
The board authorized the county manager to execute an MOU with Wake County Public Schools to evaluate surplus school sites for affordable housing, starting due diligence studies and aiming to complete an exchange by the end of the fiscal year.
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October 21, 2026 at 4:47 AM
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Wake County has taken a significant step forward by unanimously adopting the Neuse North area plan, transforming land-use designations for thousands of acres to better align with community needs and agricultural interests.

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Wake County adopts Neuse North area plan to update land-use framework
The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Oct. 19 to adopt the Neuse North area plan, updating development-framework and land-use designations for roughly 10,000 acres to align with Plan Wake and municipal partners; staff emphasized new agricultural designations and community engagement.
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October 21, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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You know who voted today? Me and my photographer ❤️ Have you voted yet? What are you waiting for? Feels so good! #Vote #ncpol #NorthCarolina #WakeCounty
October 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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@wakedems.bsky.social are voting 🗳️ early! The energy in #wakecounty is undeniable. The support for our @ncdp.org candidates is LOUD! Thanks @redwine.blue & @hcrichardson.bsky.social for the talk & activating voters in NC.

🙏🏽 @hcrichardson.bsky.social my homework assignment is complete ✅ My nerves?😂
October 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM