North Wake News

TOWN OF GARNER: Garner PD Having Medicine Take-Back Event Oct. 26

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

The Garner Police Department is hosting a medications take-back event on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Police Department, located at 912 7th Ave.

FUQUAY-VARINA: Fall Fun in Fuquay-Varina

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

While the Town of Fuquay-Varina does not have an ordinance that addresses Halloween or days and times for trick or treating, most trick or treaters venture out on October 31st between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. within the Town.

TOWN OF ROLESVILLE: Soulful heART Journaling Activity to be Held October 16

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Soulful heART Journaling activity.

WAKE FOREST BAPTIST CHURCH: Community prayer to be Held October 16

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Community prayer

WAKE TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE: New Leader Named to Enhance Work Based Learning and Customized Training

By Press release submission | Oct 13, 2019

Wake Tech has named Dr. Pamela Howze, an experienced community college educator and consultant, as the new Executive Director of Apprenticeship, Customized Training, and Work Based Learning. Dr. Howze will collaborate with local business and industry leaders to assess their workforce needs and design strategies for meeting those needs.

2,002 residents die of kidney disease in North Carolina in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2019

There were 2,002 North Carolina residents who died of kidney disease in 2016, a 9.9 percent increase over the previous year, according to data obtained from the National Center for Health Statistics.

22 newly enrolled W. G. Hefner VA MC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2019

The W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury reported that 22 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

12 newly enrolled Charles George VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2019

The Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville reported that 12 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

70 newly enrolled Durham VAMC patients seek medical appointments in August 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 10, 2019

The Durham VA Medical Center reported that 70 patients newly enrolled in its benefits program requested appointments but had not received one during the period ending September 1.

From Old North News

North Carolina receives ‘C’ grade on national ranking of states’ fiscal health

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

North Carolina would need $4 billion to pay all of its bills, including public employers’ pension benefits, according to a new ranking of the states’ fiscal health by Truth in Accounting (TIA).

Raleigh home prices rise in the third quarter of 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2019 in Raleigh rose by $51,000 while total sales increased by 115150%.

Raleigh home prices rise in September 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2019 in Raleigh rose by $40,500 while total sales increased by 29700%.

TOWN OF APEX: Harris Nuclear Plant to Test Sirens on Oct. 9th

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

The public alert notification sirens around the Harris Nuclear Plant will be tested between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9.

FUQUAY-VARINA: Parking Lot Closure

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

A portion of the parking lot behind Ashworth's Clothing store is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, October 14th through Friday October 25th.

TOWN OF GARNER: Garner Candidate Forum to be Held October 8

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

The Garner Chamber of Commerce is hosting a municipal candidate forum on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Garner Performing Arts Center (742 W. Garner Road) starting at 7 p.m.

TOWN OF HOLLY SPRINGS: Holly Springs Fire Receives Highest Rating from State

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

The Holly Springs Fire Department has been awarded the highest Insurance Services Office rating from NC Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal Mike Causey.

TOWN OF KNIGHTDALE: Land Use Review Board Meeting to be Held October 14

By Press release submission | Oct 6, 2019

LAND USE REVIEW BOARD MEETING

From Old North News

About 30 cases of North Carolina voter fraud documented by Heritage Foundation

By Michael Carroll | 5 years ago

Nearly 30 people have been found guilty of election or voter fraud in North Carolina since the year 2000, according to a Heritage Foundation database that details such cases nationwide.