Wake County Public Schools said that last week, students and staff at Fox Road Elementary were invited to wear purple in recognition of Vitiligo Awareness and Education Month.

The district said 3rd grade teacher Mark Braxton is one of the co-leaders for the North Carolina Vitiligo Support Community. It said Braxton strives to bring vitiligo education to the local community to spread understanding, inclusion, and belonging.

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Green Level seniors support WCPSS Angel Fund

Wake County Public Schools thanked Green Level High School seniors Panshul Aeron and Swayam Shah for supporting the WCPSS Angel Fund. The district said their leadership is making a difference for students in the community.

Wake County names 2026 environmental scholarship recipients

Wake County Government announced Amarion Singletary and Hanna Camptella as recipients of the 2026 Sheila B. Jones Environmental Education Scholarship. Each will receive a $1,000 scholarship.

Wake County Schools Shares Message From Board Chair

Wake County Public Schools shared a family message from the Board Chair. The message congratulates families on another year of learning and growth.

Apex Police end domestic incident after hours of standoff

Apex Police responded earlier in the day to a domestic incident near Pearson Street and Hunter Street. After several hours, officers took the barricaded individual into custody, and police said there was no threat to the public.

Wake County Schools Honors Project SEARCH Graduates

Wake County Public Schools held a celebration at Embassy Suites Cary for the Project SEARCH Class of 2026.

Wake County to Host Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic

Wake County is hosting a back-to-school vaccine clinic next week in Zebulon for students entering kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade.

Two Wake County Soil and Water seats open for filing

Two seats on the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors are open for candidate filings through July 6, according to the Wake County Board of Elections in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Wake County promotes "Furricanes" cat adoptions during Stanley Cup Finals

Wake County Government in Raleigh, North Carolina, is promoting a "Furricanes" promotion tied to the Stanley Cup Finals that invites people to adopt a kitten or cat for a $5 fee to watch the games, with the animals said to cheer exclusively for the Carolina Hurricanes, through the Wake County Animal Center’s WakeGov Pets program; adopters can browse adoptable pets at pets.wake.gov.

Rolesville High School's Wardsworth to attend UNC Greensboro

Kendall Wardsworth, a Rolesville High School senior in Apex, North Carolina, known as the voice behind the morning announcements and a campus leader, will attend UNC Greensboro this fall to pursue opportunities in the performing arts and broaden her impact.