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Summer Living in Wake County
During the summer months, there is no shortage of new, fun, and exciting activities and events to be a part of in Wake County. Whether you’d like to be inside or outside, by yourself or with family, there’s always a variety of things to do. If you’re trying to beat the heat indoors, there are many museums in the area to explore. Come face to face with dinosaurs at the North Carolina Museum of Natural... Read More >
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Travel Editors Go Nuts Over Raleigh's New Year's Party
Would you believe that the way we celebrate in Wake County has earned us national attention? It’s true. TripAdvisor , which hosts the world’s largest travel community, came out with a listing last year from its editors and travelers that ranked First Night, the annual downtown Raleigh celebration, as one of the top 10 New Year’s Eve celebrations in America. Actually, it was among the top 10... Read More >
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Wake County - A Golfer's Haven
Many people think of Southern Pines when you say the world “golf” in these parts, but you do not need to drive an hour or so south of Wake County to have a good time on the links. There are more than 20 courses available within Wake’s borders for duffers. Here are some notable ones: Prestonwood Country Club Consisting of three 18-hole, championship-level courses (Fairways,... Read More >
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Home for the Holidays in Wake County
With the holiday season approaching, we would like to remind you that there are plenty of ways to celebrate without leaving the area. Here is a sampling by upcoming special days: Halloween Cary is offering scary movies at the Koka Booth Amphitheatre through Friday, Oct. 30, for $3 per adult and free for kids under 12. On Oct. 30, Zebulon Community Center hosts
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Our Rich Cultural Heritage
The cultural advantages of living in North Carolina’s Wake County are as rich and robust as just about anyone could desire. From performing arts to museums to arts festivals to educational or business opportunities for artists and designers, the Triangle’s offerings are among the nation’s best. Every year, the Raleigh Arts Festival is celebrated in downtown Raleigh, drawing thousands of participants --... Read More >
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More Cuisine Options Than Ever
With more than 600 restaurants to choose from in Raleigh alone, Wake County offers a variety of dining to suit the most discriminating palate. Our municipalities boast numerous ethnic restaurants -- from American, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Mexican, Middle Eastern, and Southern Soul to Vietnamese... Read More >
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Wake Forest Monitoring How Big Projects Turn Out
In her State of the Town address Feb. 16, Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones said that in regard to future growth, “We’re just going to try and sit back and look at where we are and make sure our finances are coming in properly and try to make sure we are just keeping... Read More >
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Holly Springs Keeps On Growing Distinctively
If there was any doubt that Holly Springs has moved up its status in Wake County these last few years from being just a small town – and it definitely has – it was erased on Jan. 15, 2009. That was when Read More >
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Knightdale - Gateway to Many Places
Knightdale used to be known as the first town you encountered outside of Raleigh when heading east towards Wilson, Greenville, Rocky Mount or the Outer Banks. But within the last five years, with the U.S. 64 Bypass in place, and Interstate 540 having completed its... Read More >
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Wake County a Leader in Business Recycling
If you lead or work for an environmentally conscious company and wonder how your recycling practices will be impacted by a move to Wake County, relax. Wake is one of the state’s leaders in proactive business recycling programs. Read More >