Wake County marks Women’s History Month with tribute and library programs

Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina, marked Women’s History Month by thanking women who lead with heart, serve with purpose and inspire through action.

The county invited people to celebrate by tagging an incredible woman in the post.

Wake County Public Libraries have planned a month-long slate of book lists and special programs. The resources include a book list at https://bit.ly/4rRwX1R and a calendar of programs at https://bit.ly/3ZK6x6l=.

The post includes the hashtags #WHM and #WomenInHistory.

Garner, NC

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23 WCPSS schools compete in First in Fitness

Twenty-three Wake County Public School System schools were represented as second- through fifth-grade students competed at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School in the First in Fitness event, which features the 100-yard dash, the mile run, speed roping and pull-ups, a Wake County tradition since 1982.

Apex mayor launches Carpool with the Mayor

Apex, N.C.—Mayor Jacques Gilbert launched a “Carpool with the Mayor” program to hear from residents, with discussions on traffic, student assignments and the Wake County Public School System’s proposed $18 million cut to special education that could affect more than 130 positions.

Wake County approves EMS Station 5 replacement design

Wake County commissioners approved the design for a new Wake County EMS Station 5 in north Raleigh to replace the current station, featuring expanded staff living space, an extra ambulance bay and eco-friendly construction at 4704 Hargrove Road.

Apex Police Department Sponsors Free Youth Enrichment Camp

Apex Police Department in Apex, North Carolina, is offering a free, week-long Youth Enrichment Camp for youths ages 11 to 14 this summer in two sessions (June 22–26 and Aug. 3–7, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.) featuring a K-9 demonstration, a Wake County Jail Tour, hands-on crime-scene investigations, a police obstacle course and DWI goggles, with enrollment through Officer K. Arata at katherine.arata@apexnc.org or Katherine.Arata@apexnc.org.

Wake County Public School System releases 2026-27 budget update.

Wake County Public School System in Apex, North Carolina, released its latest family message about the 2026-27 budget process.

Big Sweep Returns to Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Wake County's Partners for Environmental Justice will return to Walnut Creek Wetland Park for the Big Sweep cleanup on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, with volunteers removing litter from sidewalks, ravines, creeks and the greenway, and registration required at https://bit.ly/4lmKSuU.

Big Sweep Returns to Walnut Creek Wetland Park

Wake County's Partners for Environmental Justice will return to Walnut Creek Wetland Park for the Big Sweep cleanup on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to noon, with volunteers removing litter from sidewalks, ravines, creeks and the greenway, and registration required at https://bit.ly/4lmKSuU.

Wake County launches en plein air for 50th anniversary

Wake County announced the launch of Paint the Parks: En Plein Air, a spring en plein air painting program across its parks to celebrate 50 years of the county’s Parks, Recreation and Open Space, with artist registration now open and selected works possibly featured in a traveling exhibit later this year.

Southeast Raleigh Magnet Bionic Bulldogs win FIRST NC Championship

The Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School Bionic Bulldogs went undefeated to win the FIRST NC Championship and will advance to the national championship this spring.