Wake County

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.

New town council members Bella Huang of Cary and Sue Mu of Apex represent the latest in a growing number of Asian women who have won local elections in the North Carolina Triangle.

Cary resident Yukie Segnini started Yukiya Bakery to share her passion for Japanese pastries. The pop-up bakery, which appears often at Wake County farmers markets, sells the only authentic Japanese milk bread in the area.

Wake County officials recently broke ground at Kellam-Wyatt County Park in its latest effort to expand green spaces in the area. The plan includes building community gardens, nature trails, and a renovated farmhouse.