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Connecting Wake County—One Story, One Event and One Neighbor at a TimeWake News & Events brings together timely local news, community announcements, family activities, concerts, festivals, restaurant discoveries and special events from across Wake County—all in one convenient place.We proudly support the local businesses, organizations and neighbors who make our communities special. We are more than a newsletter and events calendar; we are neighbors serving neighbors.


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Latest Wake County News & Events

Wake County News & Events

Aug 5, 2026

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5 min read

📫Romance Rises Above The Clouds | Tai Chi | Shell-ebrate | Back-to-School Smiles | Over 25 New Events Added To The Calendar📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County, NC. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Aug 3, 2026

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7 min read

📫A Great Saturday Night Date Spot | Restaurants Opening In Your Area | Fall Inspiration | Wake County Honored📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County, NC. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 31, 2026

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5 min read

📫We Have The Green Light | Big Weekend For Festivals | New Courts-Sauna -Business Hub & Small Business📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County, NC. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 30, 2026

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3 min read

📫Special Edition: From Serving Our Country to Safeguarding Our Children- Local Veterans Bring Lifesaving Water Skills to Greater Raleigh | The Wait Is Over—Water Babies Has Arrived!

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Zebulon. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 29, 2026

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6 min read

📫A Hard Landing To A Place To Call Home | Opening Doors And Rebuilding Lives | Thirsty To Thriving📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 27, 2026

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6 min read

📫North Carolina’s Hottest Move-To Spot | The Great Escape | Watermelon, Pour-Overs, Pickin’ & Party Vibes Included📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 25, 2026

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2 min read

📫Special Edition Announcement: A Beautiful New Business Has Just Opened Its Doors in Wake County. You Are Going to Want to Know About This One!

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Apex, Cary, Fuquay-Varina, Garner, Holly Springs, Knightdale, Morrisville, Raleigh, Rolesville, Wake Forest, and Zebulon. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 24, 2026

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8 min read

📫Weekend Wanderings |Taxpayer Dollars Under the Microscope | The Bubble Fest | A Big Event Weekend 📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County, NC. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

Jul 22, 2026

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7 min read

📫Storms Bring a Triple Threat | Cases of Cyclospora Infection Continue to Rise — Here’s How to Stay Safe | It's Restaurant Week! 📍

Wake News & Events is Wake County’s leading source for local news and community happenings. Each week, we share timely updates, feature stories, and hundreds of upcoming events across Wake County. We’re proud to connect residents with the people, places, and experiences that make our communities thrive.

Diane Koontz

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