Wake County.
county in North Carolina, United States
- Reports this week
- 4
- Active events
- 6
- Connections
- 255
What's happening
Active this week
-
Severe drought conditions are impacting regional water supply in North Carolina, prompting university experts to advise on crop mitigation.Well supported15 reports7 developments inside
-
The article reports from Raleigh, Wake County.Some support2 reports1 development inside
-
A candidate forum draws political attention in Raleigh, Wake County.Some support1 report
-
Swanson has been appointed Chairman of the Wake County School Board.Some support1 report
-
Statewide educational policy now includes local counties, impacting the structure of education funding and governance across North Carolina.Some support1 report1 development inside
-
Public schools in Wake County, NC, are facing infrastructure strain and underfunding due to state-wide budget issues.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
-
The Wake County Board of Commissioners oversees decisions regarding county election infrastructure.Some support1 report3 developments inside
-
Gerry Cohen is on the Wake County Board, and North Carolina State University is serving as an early voting site.Some support1 report
-
Sentencing occurred in Wake County, North Carolina, on September 8, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Duke Energy customers experienced power outages in Wake, Sampson, Chatham, and Cumberland counties due to storms on September 5, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Fishermen protested at the General Assembly in Raleigh, and a court ruling in Wake County affected North Carolina's fishing culture.Some support2 reports
-
A school district is located within Wake County.Some support2 reports3 developments inside
-
HVAC failures are occurring in schools located in Wake County.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
-
A property belonging to a sheriff candidate was located in Wake Forest.Some support1 report
-
Trail repairs are underway in Apex, Wake County, and Cary following severe weather damage.Some support1 report
-
Iryna's Law caused operational strain on Wake County.Some support1 report
-
Scott Ralls is identified as the president of Wake Tech, located in Wake County, North Carolina.Some support1 report
-
North Carolina is described as a state that operates a library system and contains major metropolitan areas like Charlotte and Wake County.Some support2 reports
-
County land transfer to the school system and a joint meeting discussing a housing proposal in Wake County.Some support3 reports
-
Wake County, located in North Carolina, has begun utilizing ElectSure as a software vendor for its operations.Some support1 report
-
A controversial combination of forces involving WakeMed and Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings is being discussed.Some support4 reports
-
Severe weather caused widespread power outages across multiple counties, including Wake and Durham, involving Duke Energy.Some support2 reports
-
Duke Energy reported power outages for customers in Wake County due to severe weather on July 29, 2026.Some support2 reports
-
North Carolina State University is researching mosquito resistance issues in Wake County.Some support1 report
-
Garner, N.C. secured federal funding for county infrastructure projects.Some support1 report
-
Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services secured federal funding for its DNA lab and utilizes the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.Some support1 report
-
Wake County is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.Well supported5 reports3 developments inside
-
Flooding affected pockets across Wake County, and severe weather caused ground stops at RDU on July 18th.Some support1 report
-
Wake County utilizes commissioner Tara Waters to represent a specific initiative.Some support1 report
-
Wake Forest is located within Wake County.Some support1 report
-
Severe storms caused power outages in Durham County and Wake County.Some support2 reports
-
Wake County judge Edwin Wilson is involved in a legal matter concerning bar owners and depositions of Roy Cooper and Mandy Cohen.Some support1 report
-
Staples serves as a collection site in Wake County, while Wake County public schools are located in Raleigh.Some support1 report
-
Severe weather caused power outages in Wake County and Robeson County on July 1, 2026.Some support1 report
-
Due to dangerous heat conditions, Wake County Public Libraries are serving as cooling stations in various locations including Cary, Zebulon, Fuquay-Varina, and Raleigh.Some support3 reports
-
Counties in Wake, Orange, and Cumberland are providing cooling centers due to extreme heat.Some support1 report
-
An entity in Wake County, North Carolina, operates under state guidelines.Some support3 reports1 development inside
-
Moms for Liberty submitted book challenges to Wake County while a state budget provision affected local school districts.Some support1 report
-
SAMET is conducting construction projects across Wake County, including a center in Wendell, with Brian Sampson serving as site superintendent.Some support1 report
-
Willie Rowe is seeking re-election and Kenny Blackwell is challenging the current administration in Wake County.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Wake County this week
News at the entities that move Wake County most-
North Carolina Shared contextMatthew Rutter attended a convention held in North Carolina on June 19, 2026.Moves Wake County
-
Raleigh StructuralAutomated Insights used Zacks data on August 5, 2025, regarding Shoals Technologies, a company based in Portland, Tennessee.Moves Wake County
-
general assembly StructuralAcademic findings are informing legislative action within the Maryland General Assembly.Moves Wake County
-
National Weather Service Shared contextOn June 18, 2026, the National Weather Service issued tornado watches and thunderstorm warnings.Moves Wake County
-
Moms for Liberty OperationalMoms for Liberty operates chapters and defends standards in Harris County and Houston.Moves Wake County
Connections
The 40 strongest of 255, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
North Carolina Shared context
Wake County is geographically and administratively situated within the borders of North Carolina.
-
Raleigh Structural
Raleigh is a city located within the administrative jurisdiction of Wake County, with city services operating under county oversight.
-
WakeMed Structural
Wake County exercises formal oversight and retains the power to appoint board members of WakeMed.
-
Swanson Structural
Swanson holds the formal position of Chairman of the Wake County School Board.
-
Greg Flynn Structural
Greg Flynn serves as a member of the Wake County Board of Elections.
-
Wake County Public School System Structural
The school system's operations are functionally contained within the geographic and jurisdictional boundaries of Wake County.
-
Gerry Cohen Structural
Gerry Cohen holds a formal governance role on the Wake County Board of Elections.
-
Cheryl Stallings Structural
Cheryl Stallings holds the office of a commissioner within the governing body of Wake County.
Show all 40 connections
-
Wake County Board of Commissioners Structural
The Wake County Board of Commissioners governs and oversees functions within Wake County.
-
general assembly Structural
The General Assembly establishes budget provisions that govern the operational functions of Wake County's local services.
-
National Weather Service Shared context
The National Weather Service provides weather predictions relevant to Wake County.
-
College of Natural Resources Structural
The College of Natural Resources functions as a specialized expert unit providing operational insight into local issues for Wake County.
-
Deborah Ross Structural
Deborah Ross secures federal funding for infrastructure and DNA lab projects within Wake County.
-
Edwin Wilson Structural
Edwin Wilson holds the formal position of a judge within the jurisdiction of Wake County.
-
Wake County Public Libraries Structural
Wake County Public Libraries functions as a public service agency operating under the jurisdiction of Wake County.
-
board of education Transactional
Wake County transferred land to the Board of Education to support its operations.
-
Darshan Patel Operational
Darshan Patel serves as a key operational manager for emergency response functions within Wake County.
-
State of North Carolina Operational
Court rulings originating in Wake County directly impact the cultural and economic sphere of the State of North Carolina.
-
Lisa Grafstein Shared context
Lisa Grafstein represents Wake County in the Senate.
-
Moms for Liberty Operational
Moms for Liberty actively submits book challenges to Wake County.
-
Atrium Health Structural
Atrium Health seeks regulatory approval from Wake County commissioners to operate.
-
Cary Shared context
Cary is a location within Wake County where county services and cooling stations are situated.
-
House Shared context
House is involved in considering legislation relevant to the context of Wake County.
-
Western Carolina University Structural
Wake County board exercises regulatory control over Western Carolina University's sites.
-
Tara Waters Structural
Tara Waters serves as a commissioner representing initiatives for Wake County.
-
John Locke Foundation Shared context
John Locke Foundation provides weekly analysis on voting trends within Wake County.
-
Duke Energy Operational
Duke Energy operates within Wake County, providing essential services that impact the county's residents during severe weather events.
-
Donald Trump Shared context
Donald Trump was involved in a threat against the president within the political context of Wake County.
-
Raleigh City Council Structural
Wake County relies on utility services provided by entities under the jurisdiction of the Raleigh City Council.
-
Jordan Transactional
Jordan appeared in the Wake County judicial system.
-
Louisiana Shared context
A conference involving counties was held in the state of Louisiana.
-
Scott Ralls Shared context
Scott Ralls operates as president of Wake Tech within the jurisdiction of Wake County.
-
Zebulon Shared context
Zebulon functions as a specific location within the operational jurisdiction of Wake County.
-
Sarah Crawford Shared context
Sarah Crawford addresses the housing crisis within the jurisdiction of Wake County.
-
Dan Brooks Structural
Dan Brooks holds the role of Selection Manager for Wake County Public Libraries, an entity operating within Wake County's jurisdiction.
-
Buncombe County Transactional
A resident from Buncombe County filed a formal complaint against officials in Wake County.
-
Pat McCrory Shared context
A was physically present in Wake County while touring a local facility.
-
Sazerac Company Mentioned together
The relationship is based on a single, future-tense observation that lobbyists are soliciting Sazerac Company to host events.
-
Raul Garcia Shared context
Raul Garcia was located in Wake County when an incident occurred.
-
Mark Perlman Structural
Mark Perlman serves as the Deputy Director of County Housing for Wake County.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- A candidate forum draws political attention in Raleigh, Wake County.
- Swanson has been appointed Chairman of the Wake County School Board.
- Statewide educational policy now includes local counties, impacting the structure of education funding and governance across North Carolina.
- Public schools in Wake County, NC, are facing infrastructure strain and underfunding due to state-wide budget issues.
- Gerry Cohen is on the Wake County Board, and North Carolina State University is serving as an early voting site.
- Sentencing occurred in Wake County, North Carolina, on September 8, 2026.
- Duke Energy customers experienced power outages in Wake, Sampson, Chatham, and Cumberland counties due to storms on September 5, 2026.
- Fishermen protested at the General Assembly in Raleigh, and a court ruling in Wake County affected North Carolina's fishing culture.
- HVAC failures are occurring in schools located in Wake County.
August 2026
8 events- A property belonging to a sheriff candidate was located in Wake Forest.
- Trail repairs are underway in Apex, Wake County, and Cary following severe weather damage.
- Iryna's Law caused operational strain on Wake County.
- Scott Ralls is identified as the president of Wake Tech, located in Wake County, North Carolina.
- North Carolina is described as a state that operates a library system and contains major metropolitan areas like Charlotte and Wake County.
- County land transfer to the school system and a joint meeting discussing a housing proposal in Wake County.
- Wake County, located in North Carolina, has begun utilizing ElectSure as a software vendor for its operations.
- A controversial combination of forces involving WakeMed and Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings is being discussed.
July 2026
18 events- The article reports from Raleigh, Wake County.
- The Wake County Board of Commissioners oversees decisions regarding county election infrastructure.
- Severe weather caused widespread power outages across multiple counties, including Wake and Durham, involving Duke Energy.
- Duke Energy reported power outages for customers in Wake County due to severe weather on July 29, 2026.
- North Carolina State University is researching mosquito resistance issues in Wake County.
- Garner, N.C. secured federal funding for county infrastructure projects.
- Wake County Bureau of Forensic Services secured federal funding for its DNA lab and utilizes the FBI's Combined DNA Index System.
- Flooding affected pockets across Wake County, and severe weather caused ground stops at RDU on July 18th.
- Wake County utilizes commissioner Tara Waters to represent a specific initiative.
- Wake Forest is located within Wake County.
- Severe storms caused power outages in Durham County and Wake County.
- Wake County judge Edwin Wilson is involved in a legal matter concerning bar owners and depositions of Roy Cooper and Mandy Cohen.
- Staples serves as a collection site in Wake County, while Wake County public schools are located in Raleigh.
- Severe weather caused power outages in Wake County and Robeson County on July 1, 2026.
- Counties in Wake, Orange, and Cumberland are providing cooling centers due to extreme heat.
- Moms for Liberty submitted book challenges to Wake County while a state budget provision affected local school districts.
- SAMET is conducting construction projects across Wake County, including a center in Wendell, with Brian Sampson serving as site superintendent.
- Willie Rowe is seeking re-election and Kenny Blackwell is challenging the current administration in Wake County.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
6 events- Severe drought conditions are impacting regional water supply in North Carolina, prompting university experts to advise on crop mitigation.
- A school district is located within Wake County.
- Wake County is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Due to dangerous heat conditions, Wake County Public Libraries are serving as cooling stations in various locations including Cary, Zebulon, Fuquay-Varina, and Raleigh.
- An entity in Wake County, North Carolina, operates under state guidelines.
- Donald Trump allegedly threatened a president with a bomb and death while in Wake County.