Wake County

The Democratic primary in the Triangle’s 4th Congressional District could become a referendum on the party’s approach in Congress to battling the Trump administration, as Congresswoman Valerie Foushee faces Durham County Commissioner Nida Allam.

Wake County Emergency Management Services plans to make a number of changes, including implementing triage service and using lights and sirens less frequently.

Measles exposure in Wake, Durham and Orange occurred at various locations on Feb. 5 and Feb. 6. Johnston County also reported a measles case Wednesday — the first it's had since 2018.

Wake County officials have developed a 50-year plan for conserving the county's water supplies for a rapidly growing population. The plan also aims to address issues such as increasing floods, groundwater contamination, and water supply for potential data center development.

In Wake County, Christmas trees are given a second life as mulch for local parks and trails.

Duke, WakeMed, and UNC Health systems are treating more weather-related injuries following a recent winter storm.

Wake County Commissioners approved a new animal center to replace the county’s current one, which has been running for about 30 years.

With the snow and icy weather winding down, emergency shelters in Wake and Durham counties are planning to close.

The animal shelter will receive repairs and renovations that were identified in an investigation conducted by the State's Animal Welfare Section.

Rep. Mike Schietzelt is seeking his second term to represent House District 35, which runs across northern and eastern Wake county.