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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Wake County rise or fall in 2021?

Farms throughout cities in Wake County received $1.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

By North Wake News | Feb 27, 2024

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How much did farmers in Wake County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

Farms in Wake County received $7,196,814 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

By North Wake News | Feb 22, 2024

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TOWN OF ROLESVILLE: No “Spring Fling” event on March 23rd

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.There will be NO “Spring Fling” event on March 23rd at Redford Place Park.

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TOWN OF ROLESVILLE: Hiring for Several Position

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.If you're looking for an opportunity for growth and excitement, apply to The Town of Rolesville today!

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TOWN OF ROLESVILLE: Named a Tree City USA Recipient for the past seven years

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.Rolesville has been named a Tree City USA Recipient for the past seven years.

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TOWN OF GARNER: Spring Eggstravaganza

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.We hope you can join us for this year’s Spring Eggstravaganza.

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TOWN OF GARNER: Big Sweep/Litter Sweet on March 25th

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.Help keep Garner clean and green by removing litter from our parks, roadways and streams.

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TOWN OF GARNER: Draft Pedestrian Plan Public Workshop

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.The Town of Garner will hold an open-house-style public workshop on its draft Pedestrian Plan on Thursday, March 9.

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COUNTY OF WAKE: Federal Food Assistance Funds Being Cut, Wake County Urges Residents to Review & Renew Benefits

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.Changes are coming for those receiving food and nutrition benefits or Medicaid throughout the pandemic.

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COUNTY OF WAKE: Longtime Elections Director Set to Retire in May

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.For nearly two decades, Gary Sims has overseen record-breaking elections in the most-populous, fastest-growing county in the heart of a crucial political battleground state, including staging one amid a global pandemic.

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COUNTY OF WAKE: Community Pet Days Return to Help Hundreds of Families

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.Following the success of last fall’s Community Pet Days, Wake County Animal Center is launching Spring Community Pet Days.

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COUNTY OF WAKE: Anniversary of Tornado Outbreak Spotlights Importance of Storm Prep

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2023

.In late March 2022, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms and multiple supercells swept across the Southeast, including Wake County, producing 90 tornadoes.

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Wake County COVID-19 Update: 99.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 28

By North Wake News | Mar 1, 2023

Wake County has seen 390,413 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Wake County COVID-19 Update: 99.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 21

By North Wake News | Feb 22, 2023

Wake County has seen 389,592 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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Wake County COVID-19 Update: 99.7% of infected residents alive as of Feb. 14

By North Wake News | Feb 15, 2023

Wake County has seen 388,601 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

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COUNTY OF WAKE : Join The Mexican Consulate To Celebrate Heart Health Month

By 14 Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Did you know that gum disease can be linked to heart disease?

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COUNTY OF WAKE : Super Bowl Sunday

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Planning a few snacks, potluck, buffet or food delivery for the big game?

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COUNTY OF WAKE :To Perform A Prescribed Burn On The Meadow And Forest

By Press release submission | Feb 9, 2023

Open Space staff (who manage Robertson Millpond Preserve, Sandy Pines Preserve, and Turnipseed Nature Preserve) came out on Tuesday to perform a prescribed burn on the meadow and forest area surrounding the main field.