Wake County Government said summer SUN Meals will begin in the Town of Zebulon with free meals for children and teens under 18 on Monday.

The kickoff event is scheduled for Monday, June 15 at noon at Wakefield Missionary Baptist Church, 809 Proctor St., Zebulon. Wake County said families can also expect face painting, games and crafts, a fire truck, and a chance to meet Ray, the SUN Meals mascot, for photos.

Wake County also directed residents to find other summer meal sites at wake.gov/summer-food.

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Dillard Drive Magnet teacher elected AACT Middle Level Ambassador

Wake County Public Schools said Dr. Carrie Jones, an 8th grade chemistry teacher at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle, won an election for Middle Level Ambassador with the American Association of Chemistry Teachers. The year-long role includes representing middle level science teachers at the AACT Governing Board Meeting in Washington, D.C., on July 17.

Turner Creek Elementary Hosts Senior Walk

Graduating seniors returned to Turner Creek Elementary for a Senior Walk. Current students cheered them on as the school celebrated their progress.

Wake County celebrates Hurricanes as 2026 Cup champs

Wake County Government posted that the Carolina Hurricanes “cashed in” and are the 2026 Stanley Cup Champions. The post said Wake County is #CanesCounty.

Wake County spotlights American Tobacco Trail’s 50th anniversary

Wake County Parks, Recreation and Open Space marked its 50th anniversary with June’s featured park: the American Tobacco Trail. The recreational trail opened in 2003 and includes a Beaver Creek bridge for wildlife viewing and night hikes in fall and winter.

Wake County Government cheers for Game 6

Wake County Government said it is cheering alongside #CanesCounty for Game 6. It urged support for the Carolina Hurricanes in Stanley Cup action.

Wake County marks 30 years at Southern Regional Center

Wake County Government said its Southern Regional Center has served the community for 30 years, starting in 1996. The agency connected the milestone to the Macarena era and said its public service announcement includes choreography.

Eva Perry Regional Library to Close for Afternoon

Wake County Government says the Eva Perry Regional Library is closing for the afternoon. The post asks visitors to return soon.

Wake Early College celebrates Class of 2026

Wake County Public Schools congratulated the Class of 2026 at Wake Early College of Information and Biotechnologies. The graduates are the first class to complete all four years at WECIB since it opened in 2022.

Wake County Sets Second Meeting for Haleys Branch Trails

Wake County Government announced a second community meeting for the future Haleys Branch Trails at Lake Crabtree County Park. The meeting is Thursday, July 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Downtown Cary Park, Academy Pavilion Event Space.