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The plan would give millions to various strategies to help families struggling with food insecurities.
State Rep. Erin Paré, who recently struck a deal to change Wake County's Board of Commissioners elections, tweeted that Wake is "the only large county in N.C. that elects its commissioners at-large countywide." PolitiFact N.C. checks her claim.
Paul Specht, PolitiFact reporter
Republican state lawmakers are moving ahead with a bill to change how Wake County elects its Board of Commissioners, despite objections by the sitting Wake County Board of Commissioners and all but one of the county's lawmakers.
Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief
Countywide elections on the Wake County Board of Commissioners help Democrats dominate that board. Legislative Republicans want to change that.
Travis Fain, WRAL state government reporter and Brett Knese, WRAL multimedia journalist
After months of debate, rules for shooting outdoors in Wake County are changing.
Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
A new initiative officially launched Wednesday to save existing affordable housing in Wake County.
Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter
Wake County residents for and against stricter rules for outdoor shooting shared their opinions tonight -- just a week after Knightdale homeowners voiced their concerns over stray bullets hitting their homes.
People who live in Knightdale on Tuesday will have another opportunity to voice their concerns about the Wake County outdoor shooting ordinance.
Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter and Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporter
Over the last year, deputies responded to 128 shots fired calls around Knightdale. Over the course of that year, those shots have hit homes, split fences and rattled the neighbors' sense of safety.
Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter
Maintaining Wake County's position as a top economic hub requires big investments in transit, housing and schools, leaders said Thursday.
Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter
An increase in property taxes in Wake County is just one vote away from becoming a reality.
The Wake County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to approve the fiscal year 2023 budget.
Cory Dinkel, Multiplatform producer and Nia Harden, WRAL reporter
The Wake County Board of Commissioners meeting will move to a virtual format after commissioners tested positive for COVID-19.
Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer
Monday night at the Wake County Board of Commissioners regular meeting county manager David Ellis presented a 1.7 billion dollar recommended budget for the 2023 fiscal year.
Cory Dinkel, WRAL multiplatform producer and Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter
Wake County Commissioners are considering giving themselves a 132% pay increase and promoting their job to a full-time position.
Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer
The county will balance the goals of the school district with other county struggles this spring as county leaders prepare a budget for the 2023 fiscal year, beginning July 1. Where the money for higher pay would come from isn't clear.
State and Wake County leaders on Tuesday are expected to announce major funding for two projects aimed at improving public safety and cutting down on a backlog of untested DNA kits.
Amanda Lamb & Lora Lavigne, WRAL reporters
The Wake County Board of Commissioners creates a committee during its Nov. 15, 2021, meeting to identify ways to expand housing options for the less wealthy.
As home prices and the cost of rent in Wake County continue to skyrocket, local leaders are looking at new ways to provide affordable alternatives.
Nia Harden, WRAL reporter
Dr. Jose Cabañas, medical director for Wake County EMS, discussed staffing shortages and an influx of calls at the Wake County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021.
After the Wake County Board of Commissioners on Monday unanimously approved a nondiscrimination ordinance to protect the local LGBTQ community, the Raleigh City Council followed suit on Tuesday.
Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter, & Lora Lavigne, WRAL Durham reporter
