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With its welcoming climate, exciting sports teams, variety of museums and parks, great shops and restaurants, and emphasis on history, Wake County has something to offer everyone – young or old, singles or families.

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White Oak Creek Greenway

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The White Oak Creek Greenway has a total length of 7.38 miles and leads from Bond Park in a western direction. It follows the creek of the same name and … read more

Skycrest Suspension Bridge

This is one of two suspension bridges that span the Neuse River. The bridge is 275 feet long and has two 45-foot-tall steel towers.

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Milburnie Overlook

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Scenic overlook of the Neuse River from the sight of the former Milburnie Dam. Raleigh Beach is also located on the river at this location.

Anderson Point Park

Anderson Point Park is a 90-acre park that is home to the historic Anderson Family Homestead, as well as walking trails, an amphitheater, and sports fields.

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• William B. Umstead State Park

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William B. Umstead State Park, spanning over 5,500 acres near Raleigh, offers serene trails, tranquil lakes, and diverse wildlife.

Loop 4 at Crabtree

Mountain Biking Highlight

Loop 4 is the most advanced trail in the park. It introduces challenges suitable for novice riders while offering enough variety to captivate and entice intermediate riders, making it a sought-after choice for multiple laps in the well-known triangle area.

Company Mill Trailhead

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Company Mill is a well marked trail, where is possible to visit the Company Mill site, that remains since the 1800's, along with the rocks that once formed the dam. … read more

Neuse River Trail

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The Neuse River Trail combined with the Clayton Riverwalk and the Sam's Branch Trail creates a 34.5 mile paved, traffic free greenway from the Falls River Dam in Raleigh to … read more

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Bond Metro Park

Bond Metro Park is a 310-acre municipal park. It is often described as "an oasis in the middle of Cary." The park offers an amphitheater, a community center, hiking trails, … read more

Neuse River Views

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New Light Trail mostly follows the shore line of Neuse River, offering beautiful views of the stream, paddlers, and the other shore. Fun fact: Neuse River is the longest river fully contained in North Carolina.

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• Holly Springs
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• Falls Lake Reservoir

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Wake County Detention Center Inmate Visitation

Wake county detention center.

Address: 3301 Hammond Road Raleigh, NC 27603 Phone: 919-856-5952

Wake County Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation

3301 Hammond Road Raleigh, NC

Questions & Scheduling Visits:   919-857-9103

• All visitations for both the Wake County Detention Center and the Baker Public Safety Center, are conducted by video at the Wake County Detention Center, 3301 Hammond Road, Raleigh.
• All visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance.
• To schedule an appointment call   919-857-9103 (Monday–Thursday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM)
• Each inmate will receive one (1) visit for (30) minutes every week.
• Each inmate may receive two (2) visitors: either two adults, or one adult and one child. THE TWO MUST VISIT AT THE SAME TIME.
• Visitors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older.
• All visitors 16 and over must have a government-issued picture identification.
• Nothng can be brought into the visit (lockers provided), nor can you leave things for the inmate at the Visit Center.

NOTE: No Visits will take place on days that fall on a county holiday

Can I visit an inmate in Wake County Detention Center custody?

Yes, Wake County Detention Center, as well as all jails, allow you to visit an inmate.

By federal law, every jail must make provisions for offenders in custody, whether they are pretrial or convicted and sentenced, to receive visits from friends or family. 

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Before visiting, your inmate will have to have put you on an ‘inmate visitor’s list.' Jails can limit this approved list to as few as five people to as many as twenty.

The jail will most likely run a targeted background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

There are three different types of visitation: •    Video visitation  •    In-person non-contact visitation •    Contact visitation

For security and staffing reasons, many jails have switched to video visitation only. Video visitation, also referred to as remote visitation, is monitored and recorded by the facility. Video visits can either take place using kiosks in the jail’s lobby, from your computer at home, or using an app on your phone.

Most jails, now that the COVID pandemic is behind us, have gone back to ‘in-person non-contact visitation’ even if they have also retained the video visitation programs. In-person visitation takes place in a booth of sorts, with a thick plastic shield separating the inmate and their visitor. Communication is done using old-fashioned telephone receivers like you see in phone booths.

Contact visitation between inmates and visitors in jails is rare. New York is one state that allows this. In a few other states, inmates who have been sentenced for non-violent offenses and are close to being released, may sometimes be allowed contact visits with special permission. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit.

Contact visits are also often allowed between inmates and their lawyer, law enforcement officials, and clergy. The downside of any contact visit is that before returning to their units, inmates must undergo a full strip search, which is demoralizing and invasive.

Can I visit an inmate in state prison custody?

Yes, prisons allow you to visit an inmate. Every state has their own limits on the minimum amount of time an inmate is allowed to have for visits from friends or family, however in federal prison, inmates are allowed a minimum of four hours per month.

Once an offender is sentenced to prison, your inmate will have to fill out a document listing you as an approved visitor. If you are not on this list you will not be allowed to visit.

The prison will then run a background check on you, checking for outstanding warrants, criminal convictions and other red flags that may indicate to them that you could be a problem for the jail, a bad influence on the inmate or just be someone whose past puts you in violation of their policies.

Most prisons allow anywhere from ten to twenty approved visitors per inmate, however each visit is limited to no more than four visitors at a time, children included. The list is compiled by the inmate.

Prisons have always allowed contact visits. A contact visit allows the inmate and visitor a brief hug or kiss, or handshake, both at the beginning and the conclusion of a visit. Some state prisons allow inmates and their visitor to hold hands, as long as the hands are on the table where the guards can see them.

However, given the ongoing problem of contraband - namely drugs and tobacco - being smuggled into the prisons by visitors, even the state prisons are moving to non-contact and video visitation. One way the visitors pass drugs to inmates is when they kiss. The drugs, wrapped in a small balloon, are then swallowed by the inmate who passes them through their digestive system later in the privacy of their cell.

What are the scheduled Inmate visitation times at the Wake County Detention Center?

The jail visitation times change often.  It is advisable to contact the Wake County Detention Center before planning your visit by calling 919-856-5952 .

If the visit is taking place at the Wake County Detention Center, whether in-person or by video, you will have to schedule the day and time with the jail.

Video visitation times from your home are much more flexible, often because you are not utilizing on of the few terminals in the jail lobby, and because the companies that handle the video visitation for the jail are providing inmates with hand-held computers, in addition to the video terminals they have in their units. 

We try to keep up with the visitation schedules for Wake County Detention Center, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the schedule, you will find it on the top of this page.

How often can an inmate get visits?

Every state has their own policies regarding the amount of time that a jail must provide offenders in their custody, and then every facility, including Wake County Detention Center, gets to set their own rules, number of times, schedules, etc.   

Some jails only allow 30 minutes a month. Others as much as an hour every day.

Some jails require you to make an appointment one week in advance. Others require no appointment and work off the principle of ‘first come, first served’.

Every jail is different, and schedules can change; sometimes due to an emergency, the visit can be cancelled without notice, the moment you arrive at the jail.

Wake County Detention Center Visitation

We try to keep up with the visitation policies and schedules for Wake County Detention Center, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on the top of this page.

How long is a typical jail inmate’s visit?

An inmate visit can range from 15 minutes to an hour in length. We try to keep up with the visitation information for Wake County Detention Center, as well as every jail in the country. If we do have the information on how often an inmate here can get visits, you will find it on this page.

Typically, even though an inmate’s visit has a time limit, if you are visiting remotely from your home computer or cell phone, visits can be scheduled led back-to-back, so that even though your visit may have to start and stop every 15-30 minutes, you could visit with each other for hours at a time.

Keep in mind that video visits of this type do have a fee, as you are paying a third-party company. Prices fluctuate, based both on the company and the jail’s policy, but they typically cost about $0.30+- per minute.

How many people can visit an inmate at a jail or prison at one time?

Every jail makes its own policies regarding how many people can visit an inmate at one time. 

The factors that decide on the number of visitors are: 1.    How many people can fit into the visitation area comfortably. 2.    How many staff can oversee the visitation area. 3.    The more people visiting an inmate the more likely that if there is an argument, it is harder to control.

Most jails limit the number of visitors to no more than three or four, with a maximum of two of them being adults.

When doing a video visit from home, there is no limit on how many people can take part in a visit.

What are the inmate visitation rules for Wake County Detention Center?

Every jail and every prison have their own unique set of rules that must be followed when visiting an inmate, but in general, these are the guidelines:

Most important, you must first be on the inmate's approved visitation list that they create. •    Expect to have a background check done. •    Expect to be searched, go through a metal detector or pass a drug sniffing dog. •    You must be at least 18 years of age.  •    You must have a valid, government issued photo ID. •    Recently released inmates are either not allowed or must wait 6-12 months before being approved. •    Felons must get special permission. •    Children are allowed but must be with parent(s) or legal guardian. Birth certificate(s) or other legal proof is mandatory. •    Often babies are not allowed, but if they are, you will be allowed one diaper, one bottle and one teething ring, and maybe a baby carrier. •    Parents must be always in control of children. •    You must stay seated at all times. •    You cannot be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. •    No arguments, loud voices or fighting allowed. •    No cell phones or any electronic equipment allowed. •    No cigarettes, drugs, lighters allowed. •    No purses, handbags or backpacks allowed. •    No weapons allowed. •    It is likely that your ID and your car key will be the only things allowed on the visit.

What are the inmate visitation dress codes for Wake County Detention Center?

In general, all jails and prisons are the same when it comes to dress codes and what you are NOT allowed to wear to a visit. The Wake County Detention Center is no different.

Jails and prisons don’t want you wearing anything too revealing or too gangster. Here are some of the other types of clothing NOT allowed: •    Shorts •    Short skirts or dresses •    Long skirts or wrap around skirts •    Sleeveless clothing •    Low cut shirts or dresses. •    Underwire bras •    Skirts or dresses with slits. •    Sweats or leggings. •    Tank tops or wife beater shirts. •    Excess jewelry •    Hats or headbands •    See-through clothing •    Pajamas •    Sunglasses •    Wigs or toupees •    Uniforms or scrubs •    Heels over 1”

What can I bring to visit an inmate in Wake County Detention Center?

In general, the only thing you can bring into an inmate in a jail is either your ID and your car key, or if they have lockers, you can bring in the locker key. 

Prisons are a different story. Typically, prisons have vending machines in the visitation area and allow visitors to bring in a clear plastic purse with coins in it, usually totaling no more than $40.00.

What do I have to wear when visiting an inmate?

Refer to the answer above that explains the dress codes, but in general, if want to know what to wear to visit someone in jail, imagine you are visiting someone’s grandmother for the first time… wear that outfit.

Can we hold hands, hug or kiss during inmate visits?

There are no jails in the United States that allow contact visits as a matter of regular policy, except for jails in the state of New York. Thus, the concept of holding hands, kissing or hugging is not relevant.

On the other hand, prisons do allow contact visitors from friends and family. When this is the case, a brief kiss or hug (or handshake) is allowed at the start of the visit and the end of the visit. Holding hands above the table is sometimes allowed in prisons, but not in jails.

Can friends visit inmates in Wake County Detention Center, or just family?

By law, every inmate is entitled to a visitor, whether family or friend. The only exception to that is youths that are being held in secure juvenile detention centers. The only people allowed to visit them are parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and in some cases, siblings.

In addition, they are also allowed visits from probation officers, lawyers and their caseworkers.

What is a video visit?

Video visitation, also known as remote visitation, is quickly becoming the preferred method for visiting an inmate in jail or prison for the following reasons: •    It requires little to no staff, versus the staff required to move inmates to and from the visit and watch over the visit. It saves the Wake County Detention Center money. •    It removes any opportunity for contraband (drugs) to enter the facility. •    It can become a profit center for the facility, given that the revenue generated by visits is shared with the jail. •    While inmates prefer to see family and friends in person, video visitation allows them to visit with them more often, and on a whim. •    Video visitation gives the inmates and their visitors the feeling of more privacy. Video visitation from the perspective of the visitor allows them to visit from their home, their car, at work, and even allows them to take their device to a family or religious gathering. It allows them to give their inmate the feeling of belonging and not being forgotten.

Video visitation can take place on a computer, a tablet or a phone. 

Video visitation saves time. Instead of spending hours driving to the jail, checking in, filling out paperwork, potentially being searched, waiting, and then having a 15–30-minute visit, if it isn’t cancelled at the last minute, the visit can be done from anywhere during a short break in the visitor’s day.

If the visitor does not have access to a phone or computer, they can make an appointment ahead of time and use terminals in the lobby of the jail.

You must also be on the inmate's approved list, even for a video visit.

What are the companies that work with the jails and prisons that allow video visits?

There are several different companies that contract with all the jails and prisons that allow video visitation:

These are the companies in alphabetical order:

CIDNET City Tele Coin Correct Solutions Group Correct Pay Ctel Gettingout GTL Homewav IC Solutions Inmate Canteen Inmate Sales iwebvisits JailATM Jpay Gettingintouch (netvisit) NCIC Prodigy Sales Reliance Securus Smart Communications Tiger Services Visitel In addition, some jails use Microsoft Meeting and Zoom .

What is a conjugal visit?

A conjugal visit is a visit where the inmate is allowed to spend anywhere from several hours to a full weekend with their spouse. These visits are private, not recorded, and take place in a building, and an area of the prison away from the general population.

The purpose of the conjugal visit is to keep the inmate’s relationship with their spouse strong. Some conjugal visits also include the inmate’s children. A swing set and other recreational activities are available for the children to keep occupied.

There are no jails in the United States where conjugal visits are allowed, however the state prisons in California, Connecticut, Washington and New York all allow conjugal visits.

To be eligible, you need to be married, in good standing with the prison, have taken courses that prepare the inmates for these type of visits, and other requirements.

What jails or prisons allow conjugal visits?

Only California, Connecticut, Washington and New York state prisons allow conjugal visits. There are no jails in the United States that allow conjugal visits.

Other countries are much more liberal and some even allow prostitutes to visit the inmates on a weekly basis.

What can I do to appeal if my inmate visits are suspended?

An inmate can get their visitation privileges suspended for their behavior both because of their interactions with staff and inmates, or disobeying policy, or because of their behavior during visitation.

A visitor can get their visitation privileges suspended due to their behavior during an inmate visit or if they violate any of the rules and regulations of inmate visits and/or other jail policies such as mail, phone, email, etc.

If either the inmate or their visitor disagrees with the suspension of their visitation privileges, they need to write a letter explaining their position to the Jail Warden, County Sheriff or the Captain in charge of the facility’s visitation.

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The letter should contain the following: •    Inmate’s full name they were booked under and their  Inmate ID# (booking #, etc.). If you know the Unit # and cell #, write that as well. •    The visitor’s (you) full name, Identification Card number (driver's license, state ID, passport, etc.), home address, telephone number and email address. •    Explanation of what occurred that led to the suspension, including the date, time, who was the staff member present, whether it was a face-to-face visit or video visit. •    Why do you believe the suspension was unwarranted. •    A full-blown apology if it was accidental. •    Why it’s important to the inmate to continue visitation. •    What type of suspension you agree to if it happens again.

You should also offer to come to the jail and present your case face-to-face if they are open to the request. It is harder to turn down a person when they are directly in front of you, asking for your help.

In situations like this it is always best to keep the correspondence cordial, professional and detailed. Do not attack the staff member personally. It is always possible that the staff member was having a bad day or was still feeling anxiety or anger from dealing with a previous issue.

Being a correctional officer in a jail or prison is a very difficult thing. They have be ‘on guard’ against physical attacks, manipulations, lies and really bad behavior at all times. They are ‘the enemy’ and they know it. By putting yourself in their shoes when writing or requesting a suspension be reconsidered, goes a long towards a final resolution that you will be pleased with.

Can I visit an inmate in the if I have a criminal record?

In most jails it is required that you fill out a visitation application prior to visiting an inmate. You also have to be approved to be a visitor by the inmate. Even when visiting by video, you will need to give your personal information which includes your driver’s license or state ID number. 

The jail will use this information to do a quick background check on you to see if you have a criminal history or have any outstanding active warrants.

It is most likely that you will also be asked on the application form if you have ever been arrested, been convicted, or spent time in the Wake County Detention Center. If the answer is yes, they will want details, dates, etc.   If you lie about this and get caught, you will lose your right to visits for a period.  This is usually between one year and indefinitely.

If you are a convicted felon, you will have to apply directly to the sheriff. If you are a spouse, child or parent, you have a pretty good chance of getting approved than if you are just a friend. On the other hand, on rare occasions, some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow felons to visit.

If you recently did time in Wake County Detention Center, it is most likely that you will not be approved for a visit for a period of six to twelve months, starting on the day of your release. It is rare, but some jails have adopted a zero-tolerance policy and never allow previous inmates to visit, even if your previous conviction was for a misdemeanor.

What if I have a criminal record and the inmate is my child, can I still visit?

As explained in the previous answer, there are generally multiple hoops you must jump through in order to be approved to visit an inmate, if you have a criminal record, specifically if you are a convicted felon, or have recently spent time as an inmate in the Wake County Detention Center.

However, if you are a parent of a child in jail, that is one of the rare times that the jail will make an exception and allow you to visit.

Can a juvenile in jail or detention get visits?

Juvenile visits are limited to parents, legal guardians and grandparents. Sometimes siblings are allowed, but this is not always the case. If the caseworker or staff of the facility believe that it's in the best interests of the resident to have siblings visit, it will be approved.

Can children visit inmates in Wake County Detention Center?

Most jails will allow inmates to receive visits from their children, however if the child is under age 18, they will need to be accompanied by an adult. Further the adult must be able to legally prove their relationship to the child using either a valid birth certificate, adoption papers or paperwork that proves they are the legal guardian.

If there is a ‘no contact’ order in place in which the inmate has lost their parental rights, and this is not disclosed to the jail, then the inmate may lose visitation rights with other visitors or lose other privileges within the jail, as this is a violation of the law.

Because the presence of children can be a distraction for inmates during visitation, and children require a certain number of things (toys, etc.) to keep them busy, many jails are now setting apart certain days, usually on the weekends, for children to visit.

Children also have to be on the inmate's approved visitor list.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Wake County Detention Center regarding child visits, call 919-856-5952 to speak to a staff member.

Are babies allowed to visit inmates at the Wake County Detention Center?

Most jails do allow babies to visit. They will require a birth certificate. And given the baby’s needs, they allow the parent to bring in extra items to the visitation room; an extra diaper, a few wipes, a clear bottle with fluid, a pacifier and a baby carrier, for example.

There are some jails however that never allow babies in the visiting room. The cutoff age is usually about two years old.

To confirm the visitation rules at the Wake County Detention Center regarding baby or infant visits, call 919-856-5952 to speak to a staff member.

How do I check to see if I have a criminal record?

Most people already know if they have a criminal record. Sometimes they do, but it does not show up on a background check. This is usually because the person has undergone a name change at some point, or the name was misspelled when the data was entered by the court. 

The best place (and least expensive) for the most comprehensive nationwide website to find out if you have a criminal record is privaterecords.net , and they only cost $1.00 for 7-day trial.  

Who Can Visit an Inmate in Wake County Detention Center

Anyone over the age of 18, who isn't on felony probation and can produce a valid government-issued photo ID can be approved to visit an inmate in this jail. Visitation applicants in Wake County  must sometimes submit to a background check. Those with warrants are denied visitation or if allowed to visit, will be arrested at the jail. Jails limit the number of people that can visit an inmate to two adults each visit. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by the parent or legal guardian. Call 919-857-9103  to ask specific questions about this policy. It is likely that the Wake County Detention Center will deny visitation to anyone with a past felony conviction regardless of probation/parole status. Call 919-857-9103   prior to arriving for the specific jail guideline regarding your legal status. If you are a co-defendant with the inmate in a pending case, your visit will be denied. If you and the inmate are under a court order to have no contact with each other, your visit will be denied. The Wake County Detention Center reserves the right to deny any person the right to enter the jail it chooses and for any reason.

Wake County Detention Center Visitation Dress Code

The Wake County Detention Center staff reserves the right to turn anyone away who is not dressed appropriately for a visit. The best way to be sure the visit takes place is to dress as if you are meeting someone's grandmother for the first time. 

• Wear clothes that are not revealing.
• Don't wear see-through material.
• Have all undergarments covered (males and females) and avoid a lot of cleavage.
• Shorts and skirts should reach mid-thigh.
• Sleeves should be at least half-way to your elbow.

The following types of clothing are also prohibited:

• Clothing promoting gang affiliation.
• Anything displaying drugs, weapons or profanity.
• Clothing depicting anything obscene.

Call 919-857-9103  to ask specific questions about the Wake County Detention Center Visitation Dress Code guidelines.

Wake County Detention Center Visitation Tips, Rules and Guidelines

Jail visits are conducted on a televised screen from another location. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and guardians must provide proof of their guardianship. Leave all personal belongings, except for your state ID in your vehicle or in the provided locker. Children must be monitored at all times or jail staff will end the visit early.

How Do Inmates in Wake County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Wake County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Wake County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions .

• Register with them online or call them at  888-506-8407 . 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Wake County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Wake County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Wake County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our  Inmate Phone  Page.

Wake County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards The Wake County Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. Envelopes The Wake County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address: Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Wake County Detention Center, NC P.O. Box 247 Phoenix, MD 21131

Send all legal Mail to this Address: Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Wake County Detention Center P.O. BOX 2479 Raleigh, NC 27602-2479

Newspapers Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher. Magazines News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate. Books The Wake County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon ,  Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million . You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below. Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Wake County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time. Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon. All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to: Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID# Wake County Detention Center P.O. BOX 2479 Raleigh, NC 27602-2479

How to Email an Inmate at Wake County Detention Center

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page .

Depositing Money for Communicating with an Inmate

How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com

• Online  - They accept all major credit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• At the Wake County Detention Center using the kiosk in the jail lobby - (cash, debit or credit card) NOTE - Wake County Detention Center may require identity verification so bring your driver’s license or some other form of ID.
• By phone by calling  866-516-0115  - They have bi-lingual operators are standing by 24 hours 7 days a week to assist you with your deposit. Major credit cards accepted are Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
• By using their app, either Android or iphone . - All credit cards mentioned above are accepted.

For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Wake County Detention Center inmate's account for communication services, check out our  Send Money   page.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Wake County Detention Center

To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:

To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our  Tablet Rental  Page.

How to Communicate with an Wake County Detention Center Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Wake County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

• All mail sent to an inmate at the Wake County Detention Center must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
• All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
• Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
• The Wake County Detention Center has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
• All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our  Inmate Mail  Page and our  Text/Email an Inmate  Page.

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Then use the Facility Finder to: 1.   Select Wake County Detention Center, 2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts, 3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

• Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
• After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message.  Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
• You can also send your Wake County inmate photos and videos.

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All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Wake County can be found on our  Inmate Mail Page and our  Text/Email an Inmate  Page.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Wake County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Wake County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.

• Select North Carolina, then select Wake County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to  Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Wake County Detention Center.

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The Time Together Center at TFS provides a safe and positive environment for children to spend time with a parent or other family members when the court has determined that supervision is required, along with exchange facilitation (drop off/pick up) that eliminates the need for contact between adult family members during times of conflict.

Supervised Visitation may be required for many reasons; including problems with divorce, domestic violence, abuse or neglect, or simply an unusually long period of time in which the child has not seen the parent and needs to become reacquainted. By providing a healthy and protected environment for children to meet with non-custodial parents, our program is able to ensure safety for the child and affected family members. Time Together Supervised Visitation and Exchange is the only place in Wake County where court-mandated visits can occur for children in a supervised environment.

Exchange services enable parents and/or other relatives to safely drop off and pick up children for visitation, with the goal of making the transition from one party to the other as easy as possible. Our trained staff members facilitate the exchange in such a way that there is no physical or visual contact between parties at any time. This keeps children safe and away from conflict.

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• Non-refundable intake fee: $50 per client
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Reduced fees may be available in case of financial need. 

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• Case report: $50 for 3 pages or less, $75 for 4-5 pages, $100 for 6+ pages
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• Expedite fee (less than 10 days’ notice): $100

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2022 wake county visitation figures released.

Thursday, August 17, 2023, 12pm by visitRaleigh

A report released last week by GRCVB revealed that Wake County welcomed 17.8 million visitors in 2022, a 12.9% increase over 2021. These nearly 18 million visitors who traveled to Wake County spent a record-breaking $3 billion in the community, a 26.1% increase over 2021. After numbers declined in 2020, both visitation and visitor spending recovered and grew steadily in 2022 nearing 2019 pre-pandemic levels. GRCVB independently contracted with industry-leading travel and tourism research firm  Tourism Economics  to estimate these and other key tourism figures.

Visitor Volume: Data showed travel confidence rebounded in 2022, falling shy by just 0.2% of the 17.9 million visitors in 2019. With an increase of two million visitors over the previous year, total visitation grew 12.9% over its 2021 volume. Travel that took place in 2022 leaned heavily towards leisure travel, at over 90%, but business travel did increase marginally over 2021.

Visitor Spending: Food and beverage sales accounted for $837 million or 28% of the $3 billion in visitor spending in 2022, followed by lodging at $705 million. Overall visitor spending in 2022 exceeded 2019 levels by 1.2%, a record high for Wake County.

Tax Revenue: As a result of the overall $3 billion in visitor spending, a record $287 million in state and local tax revenues were generated by visitors in Wake County in 2022. Tourism-generated tax receipts are used for education, school construction, water, sewer and other necessities as well as quality-of-life amenities for residents. In fact, the research showed each household in Wake County would pay an additional $601 in taxes without the funds provided to local and state governments through travel and tourism – showcasing just how valuable tourism remains to the local economy.

Two visitor-related taxes, the hotel occupancy and prepared food and beverage taxes both saw increases and record-breaking collections in 2022. Hotel occupancy tax collections totaled $32.95 million (up 47.5% over 2021) and prepared food and beverage tax collections equaled more than $40.85 million (up 19.4% over 2021).

Employment: According to the research, tourism created work for 24,591 people in Wake County with a payroll of $830 million in 2022. This is a 15% increase in tourism and hospitality jobs over 2021. Although the number of jobs directly supported by visitors increased, it remains 11% below pre-pandemic levels. One out of every 21 Wake County jobs is supported by visitation. In many cases, these visitors can make the difference allowing small businesses to remain open.

“In 2022, Wake County’s tourism and hospitality economy nearly rebounded to the record-breaking 2019 pre-pandemic visitation levels and broke all records in terms of visitor spending and tax generation,” said Dennis Edwards, president and CEO of the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau. “The resiliency of our county and our strength as an attractive leisure, sports and meetings destination, helped us rebound quickly and remain competitive in the market. At the halfway mark of the  Destination 2028 Plan , these numbers put us on track to grow tourism in Wake County to more than our goal of 21 million visitors annually by 2028.”

Below are the high-level figures contained in the report. The full report can be found at  visitRaleigh.com/ei .

Author: visitRaleigh

The Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is the official and accredited destination marketing organization (DMO) for all of Wake County.

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‘Historic’ Nebraska tornadoes, storms leave damage in their wake

No confirmed serious injuries or deaths, state emergency management says, by: aaron sanderford - april 26, 2024 11:09 pm.

A tornado touches down near the edge of northeast Lincoln, near 84th Street and Cornhusker Highway. (Cindy Gonzalez/Nebraska Examiner)

WAVERLY, Nebraska — A wave of at least six tornadoes that local meteorologists called “historic” swept across eastern Nebraska on Friday, flattening a business, flipping a train and destroying dozens of suburban homes near Omaha.

But as of late Friday, officials had confirmed no serious injuries or deaths from some of the worst storms to hit the Omaha area since the May 1975 tornadoes that killed three people, injured hundreds and tore through an area near 72nd and Pacific Streets.

Taylor Nicolaisen, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Valley, said Friday was the most tornado warnings the service had ever issued in a single day, at least 41. The previous record was May 12, 2023, with 33 warnings.

Preliminary reports showed potentially record force for a metro area from the tornadoes that hit Douglas County, meteorologists said. But people will need to verify damage on the ground before classifying tornadoes capable of being stronger than an EF-3.

“This is pretty historic,” he said. “For people who worry about this type of thing, this was a once-in-lifetime event. This only happens every few decades. But it could still be deadly and dangerous tomorrow.”

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Douglas County reported dozens of damaged homes in the Elkhorn and Bennington areas. Waterloo also saw significant damage. Authorities urged people to stay away from the affected areas to allow first responders to do their work. Some residents reported minor injuries. 

County Sheriff Aaron Hanson urged people in the damaged areas to understand the risks they are taking if they go. 

“These areas are dangerous. Even if you don’t see emergency crews actively working in that area, these areas are still dangerous,” he said. “There could be objects or infrastructure that could injure or kill you.”

In Omaha, Eppley Airfield reported significant damage to the private plane air service side of Eppley and some damage to airport facilities, but not to the terminal that handles commercial flights, which were still operating. 

At least 7,000 customers of the Omaha Public Power District were still without power late Friday, mainly because of storm damage to six transmission lines and power poles and lines throughout the area. Local hospitals were open and accepting patients.

Damage still being tallied

Katrina Sperl of the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency, which collects and confirms damage and injury reports statewide, said NEMA received reports of building and house damage in Sherman and Greeley Counties, along with downed power poles. 

Minor damage was reported in Boone, Buffalo, Butler, Howard, Platte and Nance Counties. Washington County was still assessing its damages late Friday, emergency management officials said.

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Storm-affected Nebraskans with a need for services, help or answers to questions that are not emergencies can call 211. Authorities urged people to call 911 only for emergencies.

Lancaster County reported at least 12 homes damaged and minor injuries in the Waverly area, where a 31-car train was derailed by a tornado and the same storm system caused a total building collapse of an industrial building housing Garner Industries. 

Three people were injured in the collapse, but Lancaster County officials expected all to recover. Seventy people were working inside the manufacturer’s facility at the time. Garner does plastic injection molding work.

Lincoln saw tornadoes touch down in the southwest, and at the northwestern edge of the city. Examiner reporters saw at least two funnels touch down just west of Waverly, near 84th Street and Cornhusker Highway, including one that toppled the train.

BNSF told 10/11 News that none of its crew members were injured and no chemicals or substances were spilled that would require specialized cleanup or hazardous materials teams.

Pillen offering update Saturday

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen plans to update Nebraskans at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. He said he has “ordered that state resources be made available to assist with the emergency response and to support local first responders.”

“Nebraskans are tough, resilient people, and our neighbors and communities will rally around affected families and businesses to assist them,” he said. “Nebraskans are no strangers to severe weather and … will help Nebraskans to rebuild.”

A second round of severe weather could come Saturday, with Nicolaisen and others warning of a significant chance of tornadoes and hail, this time mainly south of Interstate 80. He urged people to heed warning systems that saved lives Friday.

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College sports | stanford football: why cardinal are looking forward to new acc affiliation, stanford stadium hosts first acc game against virginia tech on oct. 5. wake forest, louisville, and smu also visit the farm in 2024.

STANFORD – When Stanford opened last season at Hawai’i, traveling a day earlier than usual to adjust to the time change and the long flight, little did it know that it would be good preparation for the years to follow.

Starting this season, Stanford will replace annual trips to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California with cross-country flights as it begins a new era in the ACC.

The Cardinal will play four games in the Eastern time zone in 2024, including visits to Syracuse, Clemson and N.C. State and a previously scheduled game at Notre Dame.

“It’s going to be fun,” junior cornerback Colin Wright said. “I know a lot of people have mentioned the travel implications, but I think all those things will work themselves out. Playing against schools that we’ve all admired growing up like the Clemsons and Miamis will be interesting.

“A kid like me from Texas has never been to the East Coast, so it will be an interesting opportunity to see those places.”

While almost everyone would prefer the old arrangement of the Pac-12 and its longstanding regional rivalries, the Cardinal are seeing advantages to their new conference affiliation.

Senior linebacker Gaethan Bernadel, a Miami native, is excited that his family won’t have to stay up as late to watch many of his games, and defensive coordinator Bobby April is looking forward to being on national television more often.

“It will be fun to see our guys getting pubbed up in New York and California,” April said.

The ACC Network is available in about 90 million households, while the Pac-12 Network is available in less than 20 million households – one of the many reasons the Pac-12 is disbanding.

The coaching staff is preparing for a whole new set of opponents (Cal and Notre Dame are the only holdovers from last season), though April said it’s no different than last year when the staff brought in by new coach Troy Taylor was new to the Pac-12.

After facing a series of top QBs last year – USC’s Caleb Williams was selected first overall and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. and Oregon’s Bo Nix were picked in the top 12 in the NFL Draft on Thursday – Stanford’s defense might have to prepare for a different set of challenges this fall.

“I anticipate we’ll get a lot more running in the ACC,” Wright said. “The Pac-12 is known for Air Raid offenses, people sling the ball around, which is why most of the QBs in the Pac-12 translate in the NFL. So I anticipate a lot more running.”

The Cardinal opens at home against TCU on Aug. 30 and hosts Cal Poly on Sept. 7 before opening ACC play at Syracuse on Sept. 20.

Stanford Stadium will host its first ACC game against Virginia Tech on Oct. 5. Wake Forest, Louisville, and SMU are also coming to The Farm in 2024 for the first time as conference opponents.

Though the schedule will look different, the coaching staff has stayed the same from last year, which should help the Cardinal improve on a 3-9 record in Taylor’s first season.

“We’re talking about fundamentals way more than in the past because the guys know the plays now,” April said.

As spring practice wrapped up on Friday, Bernadel compared tape from last spring and this spring and said the improvements were noticeable.

“Experience counts for something, and you see that Year 2 learning is a real thing,” Bernadel said. “Guys are going a lot faster. There’s no thinking, just play ball, so that’s a big thing for us. I can’t wait to see what we do in the fall.”

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