The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Dept. is holding a coat drive until Oct. 26, with donations accepted at various locations for distribution to children and teens in need.

Holding Park Inclusive Playground in Wake Forest is closed for maintenance on October 7, reopening the next day.

Wake County's three nature preserves are now open to the public seven days a week, aligning with the county park schedules for 361 days a year, excluding major holidays.

The new Norman and Betty Camp Education Center is now open at Walnut Creek Wetland Park, offering educational resources, rental classrooms, and accessibility features.

Wake Forest is holding a public hearing on proposed parks and recreation impact fee increases to support infrastructure development amidst the town's growth.

Seven red wolves from the North Carolina Museum are moving to a conservation center in New York as part of efforts to save the species from extinction.

Rolesville and the Wake County Community Remembrance Coalition unveiled a historical marker commemorating George Taylor, a black man lynched in the past, in an emotional event attended by his descendants.

Chatham County announces its 5th annual virtual fitness challenge, inviting residents to run or bike a set distance in October, with registration open until September 30 and incentives like T-shirts and a Swag Bag for trail explorers.