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Fuquay-Varina Residents Invited to Landfill Study Meeting
2026-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | NC
FUQUAY-VARINA, N.C. — Wake County will host a public information session on June 4 as part of the Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study, giving residents an opportunity to learn more about future waste disposal planning and share their input.
The session will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Southern Regional Center, 130 N. Judd Parkway NE, Fuquay-Varina.
Wake County is conducting the study to determine how the county will manage waste after the South Wake Landfill reaches capacity in the coming decades. Officials are evaluating multiple disposal options and seeking community feedback to help guide future recommendations.
Residents can stop by anytime during the event to speak with county representatives, review information, and provide comments on the future of solid waste management in Wake County.
Additional information is available through Wake County’s Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study initiative: www.wake.gov/BeyondtheSWLF

Collective Impact Conference to Bring Anti-Human Trafficking Advocates Together at Campbell University
2026-06-16 09:30 - 17:00 | Campbell University, 143 Main Street, Buies Creek, NC, 27506, United States
BUIES CREEK, N.C. — Community leaders, service providers, educators, advocates, and concerned citizens will gather June 16 for the Collective Impact Conference, a one-day event focused on strengthening North Carolina’s response to human trafficking through collaboration, education and strategic action.
Hosted by the North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking (NCCAHT), the conference will take place at Campbell University’s Oscar N. Harris Student Union Ballroom A, located at 143 Main Street in Buies Creek.
The conference theme, “When We Unite, Our Impact Multiplies,” highlights the importance of partnerships among organizations, government agencies, service providers and community members working to prevent trafficking and support survivors.
The event will feature keynote speaker Kirkia Yarbough Smith, a nationally recognized consultant and survivor-centered systems change advocate. Smith has more than 20 years of experience dedicated to strengthening services and creating systemic solutions for vulnerable populations.
Attendees will have opportunities to hear statewide updates, participate in strategy-focused discussions and connect with organizations providing resources and support throughout North Carolina.
Conference sessions include:

Registration and networking
Welcome remarks
Statewide reports
Collective Impact Framework presentation
Lunch and exhibitor expo
Strategy session
Service provider panel
Advocacy and strategy panel
Closing remarks

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., with programming continuing through 5:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Tickets start at $20 and include lunch.
The North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking works to strengthen statewide efforts to prevent human trafficking, support survivors and promote collaboration among organizations dedicated to addressing exploitation and abuse.
For more information or to register, visit www.nccaht.org/conference.
About NCCAHT
The North Carolina Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a statewide organization committed to fostering collaboration, education and advocacy efforts that combat human trafficking and support survivors throughout North Carolina.

Zebulon Session Seeks Input on Wake County Waste Planning
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | NC
ZEBULON, N.C. — Residents of eastern Wake County are invited to attend a public information session on June 18 regarding the Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study.
The event will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Eastern Regional Center, 1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon.
The study is examining long-term options for handling the county’s waste once the South Wake Landfill reaches capacity. County officials are engaging residents throughout Wake County to gather input on environmental, economic, and community considerations that should help shape future decisions.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the planning process, ask questions, and provide feedback during the drop-in session.
Wake County encourages residents to participate and help inform decisions that could affect waste management services for decades to come.

Cary Hosts Public Landfill Study Information Session
2026-06-23 17:00 - 19:00 | NC
CARY, N.C. — Wake County will continue its countywide public engagement effort with a Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study information session on June 23.
The drop-in event will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Academy Pavilion at Downtown Cary Park, 327 S. Academy Street, Cary.
The study seeks to identify sustainable, long-term waste disposal solutions for Wake County as population growth continues and the South Wake Landfill approaches its projected capacity. Residents are encouraged to review study information, discuss priorities with county staff, and share feedback about future waste management strategies.
Community input gathered during these sessions will help inform recommendations presented to county leaders as the planning process moves forward.

Raleigh Meeting Continues Wake County Landfill Study Outreach
2026-06-25 17:00 - 19:00 | NC
RALEIGH, N.C. — Wake County residents are invited to attend the final June information session for the Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study on June 25.
The session will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Walnut Creek Wetland Center (Neuse Room), 950 Peterson Street, Raleigh.
The Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study is a comprehensive effort to determine how Wake County will manage solid waste in the future as the current landfill nears the end of its operational lifespan. Officials are evaluating a range of disposal alternatives and are seeking feedback from residents across the county.
Residents attending the session can learn more about the study, ask questions, and provide comments that will help shape future recommendations regarding waste disposal, environmental stewardship, and community priorities.
For more information, residents may visit the Beyond the South Wake Landfill Study webpage and participate in the online engagement process.
