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Emergency repairs were completed last month at three Wake County schools after engineers found the buildings unsafe, driving costs to $6.4 million—above the nearly $5.6 million estimate.

The school board will review expenses in a Tuesday work session to decide on possible legal action over alleged faulty construction.

Wake County school board will vote today on a policy that lets students be excused for one hour per week for religious instruction, with LifeWise Academy planning to launch its program at Willow Springs Elementary.

WakeMed is planning a merger with Atrium Health pending county commissioners' approval, and CEO Donald Gintzig detailed plans for insurer negotiations and charity care while critics worry the union may raise costs (KFF data suggests increases up to 17%).

Wake County farmers including Joshua Logan of Grasshopper Farms (Knightdale) are facing record diesel prices today that are hiking costs for tractors and water pumps.

Logan has raised crop export prices and local truck drivers are passing on fuel costs amid a challenging 2026 growing season.

Wake County Public School System leaders discussed a proposed overhaul of facilities — addressing ongoing HVAC issues — at a meeting Tuesday and will present the detailed plan at the school board retreat in December.

A restaurant ratings report from Friday, Sept.

4 revealed food safety issues like moldy tomatoes and flies at several local eateries in Fuquay‑Varina; officials have since begun reviewing health standards to ensure compliance.

Wake County Public Schools released a draft reassignment plan that moves students for the opening of Morrisville High School & easing crowding at capped schools.

Families will have until Oct. 4 to submit feedback, and the board will vote on a final plan on Nov. 17.

Over the last month, Wake County Schools received 30 complaints about hot classrooms, with about half coming from Millbrook High School on Thursday.

School officials reset chillers and moved classrooms to lower floors to help students cope.