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Wake County highlights parks, library bond and biotech investments in State of the County remarks

Wake County Board of Commissioners · October 1, 2025
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Summary

Commissioners and Chair Evans highlighted new parks and renovations, a $142 million library bond to fund multiple library projects, and major private biotech investments that have created thousands of jobs and large capital commitments to the county.

Commissioner Sophia Jackson and Chair Susan Evans used the State of the County event to highlight recent and upcoming investments in parks, libraries and economic development.

Jackson noted the March ribbon-cutting for Beach Bluff County Park, a 300‑acre park in Willow Spring with a canopy walk, community garden, playground and four miles of trail. She said construction will begin soon on Kellum Wyeth County Park (a 59‑acre site near…

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