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Welcome to Wendell! We're glad you've decided to sit a spell with us. Opportunities abound in the Town of Wendell, one of the best-kept secrets in the Carolinas. Bordering the bustling US 64 corridor just a few minutes from downtown Raleigh, the town shares the Triangle region's vision of sustainable economic development and the region's wide range of advantages for prospective businesses and homeowners, yet continues to radiate small-town charm.
Wendell is profiting from its regional partnerships while preserving its unique community character. Businesses seeking to relocate in or adjacent to Wendell will find a wide variety of available economic incentives, as well as an accessible and expanding water and sewer infrastructure and a convenient transportation network. There is an abundance of affordable land available for new development as well as redevelopment.
For homebuyers, the town offers an attractive diversity of housing choices available to young professionals, growing families, and retirees. Wendell actively promotes managed growth and has adopted several recent planning initiatives to preserve community appeal and provide ample opportunities for responsible industrial, commercial, and residential development. The town offers many community amenities, including carefully-maintained parks and recreational facilities. Wendell is a great place to take a stroll. Visitors to Wendell have the opportunity to explore an accessible, traditional downtown that is unique in the region
Please review the list below for services available in our community.
| Type of Service (linked) | Provider Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Electricity | Duke Energy Progress (Home) | (844) 388-7425 |
| Electricity | Duke Energy Progress (Business) | (866) 582-6345 |
| Water | City of Raleigh | (919) 996-3245 |
| Natural Gas | Dominion Energy | (877) 776-2427 |
| Garbage, Recycling, and Yard Waste | GFL | (919) 394-8801 |
| Programs & Assistance | Wake County | (919) 856-7777 |
| Senior Resources | Eastern Regional Center | (919) 404-3900 |
| Internet & Phone | AT&T | (800) 288-2020 |
| Transportation | NCDOT | (919) 715-7000 |
| Police Emergency Services | Wendell Police Department | (919) 365-4444 |
| Fire Emergency Services | Wendell Fire Department | (919) 365-3635 |
| EMS Emergency Services | Wake County EMS | (919) 856-6020 |
| Education | Wake County Public Schools | (919) 694-0562 |
| Education | Wake Technical Community College | (919) 866-5420 |
| Internet & Cable TV | Spectrum | (833) 949-0036 |