Wake County Government said the Wake County Parks En Plein Air Art Celebration is a traveling exhibit that will visit four county parks over the next several months, with events planned through the rest of 2026.

The county said the exhibit will start at Beech Bluff County Park on July 1. Wake County Parks said the exhibit includes more than 40 original works of art.

Wake County Government directed readers to its website for more information and the full schedule.

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Wake County Public Schools Congratulates Panther Creek Graduates

Wake County Public Schools congratulated the graduates at Panther Creek High School. The post celebrated the Class of 2026 and wished them success next.

Wake County Schools urges families to check score reports

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Wake County cheers Stanley Cup parade turnout

Wake County Government posted that about 100,000 people turned out as the Carolina Hurricanes parade spread red and black through downtown Raleigh. The post also said sirens sounded and David Ellis wore a cape for the day.

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