Wake County Government said the county has lost more than 36,000 acres of farmland over the past ten years. It described that amount as larger than the combined size of Knightdale and Fuquay-Varina.

The government said Wake County is one of the three most threatened counties in North Carolina for farmland loss. It said development continues to reshape the region and that the Wake County Board of Commissioners has approved the county’s first Farmland Preservation Plan.

Wake County said the plan is a long-term strategy aimed at protecting farmland, supporting agriculture and guiding preservation efforts. It said the plan focuses on four areas: land-use policies that support farming; programs intended to help keep land in agriculture; funding to protect farmland and the benefits farmland provides to the environment, economy and community; and related preservation efforts.

Wake County directed residents to the county news page to review the plan and learn more.

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Wake County Painting Exhibit to Tour Parks Starting July 1

Wake County Government says a traveling art exhibit featuring local artists will start July 1 and visit four county parks through 2026. A special opening celebration is planned for July 11 at Beech Bluff County Park.

Wake County to hold Neuse North plan meeting

Wake County residents can review draft plans and maps for the Neuse North Area Plan at a community meeting on June 24. The session runs from 4:30–6:30 p.m. at New Hope Fire Station No. 2 in Wendell.

Wake County posts early voting info for 2026 General Election

The Wake County Board of Elections says early voting information for the 2026 General Election is now available. Voters can find early voting sites, dates, hours and other details at WakeVotesEarly.com.

Wake County honors CASS staff at banquet

Wake County Public Schools held an inaugural CASS End-of-Year Banquet on June 5. The event recognized school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, and Student Assistance Program coordinators, and included a keynote from Dr. Teshia Stovall Dula.

Wake County Vaccine Clinic Set for Zebulon Tonight

Wake County Government says the next back-to-school vaccine clinic is set for tonight in the Town of Zebulon. The post did not include a specific time.

Amber Garner Promoted to Senior Program Director

The YMCA of Fort Worth announced Amber Garner’s promotion to Senior Program Director in its Youth Achievement Services Branch. The YMCA said she currently leads a youth development program serving 32 School Age Child Care sites.

Town Campus to Get Permanent Round Stage

A $696,700 project will design and build a permanent round stage at Town Campus. Wake County hospitality funds will provide a matching grant covering half the design and construction cost.

Wake County DSS set for Foster Run/Walk in Knightdale

Wake County DSS will host a promotional Run/Walk event in Knightdale on Saturday, 6/27/26 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The Apex Rotary Club shared the event notice after a member said foster family needs were discussed at a recent meeting.

Dillard Drive Magnet teacher elected AACT Middle Level Ambassador

Wake County Public Schools said Dr. Carrie Jones, an 8th grade chemistry teacher at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle, won an election for Middle Level Ambassador with the American Association of Chemistry Teachers. The year-long role includes representing middle level science teachers at the AACT Governing Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., on July 17.