9th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony Oct. 5
Area residents are invited to attend the 9th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. The service will honor James R. Weiss who served his nation in the U.S. Navy during...
View ArticleLoose Leaf Collection Resumes Oct. 5
The Town of Wake Forest’s annual loose leaf collection program resumes Monday, Oct. 5, and will continue through mid-March. When preparing leaves for collections, residents are urged to adhere to the...
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Bounce House for Jesus – Sept 27th
Steve Le Roux wrote in and said, “Our church, Living Stones Family Church, is having a fall festival on Sunday, September 27th. This is a free event for the community, and it includes things like...
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Greenways Advisory Board Offering “Day of Service” Sept. 26
The Wake Forest Greenways Advisory Board (GAB) is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26, by hosting a “Day of Service” from 9-11 a.m. at four town greenways. The GAB is inviting...
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Police Request Public’s Assistance
The Wake Forest Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the subjects shown in the surveillance camera images below. The individuals are wanted for questioning in connection with...
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Distinguished Horse Drawn Hearse Rolls Out at Bright Funeral Home
Today a loved one was laid to rest by their family in a very distinguished way that seems to truly honor the man. A beautiful horse drawn hearse will be used to take Jeff Snavely of Wake Forest from...
View ArticleYouth Basketball Registration Ends Sept. 30
The deadline to register for the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department’s Youth Basketball League is Wednesday, Sept. 30. The league is open to boys and girls ages 5-18. The...
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Christian Brothers Automotive Brings Honest, Expert Repair Services to Wake...
Local couple, Scott and Ginny Lillie, will open doors to the community’s first Christian Brothers Automotive on Monday, September 28th at 1751 Heritage Center Drive. The Lillie’s are no stranger to...
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Saving the Lives of Dogs, One Flight at a Time
Here’s a little something most people don’t know about me, I’m a pilot. And the last year has been a busy one in the air. Recently I launched Pilot.dog as a way to allow people to share in the future...
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Traffic Alert – South Main Street
Maxco Construction will close the right northbound lane of South Main Street in the vicinity of 2005 S. Main St. on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 29-30, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The closure will...
View ArticlePolice Department Turkey Drive is Underway
The Wake Forest Police Department is accepting monetary donations through Saturday, Nov. 21, as part of its ninth annual Turkey Drive. Cash and checks are accepted and will be used to purchase...
View ArticleCome Dressed as Your Favorite Superhero During Oct. 2 First Friday Flix
First Friday Flix returns to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. First Friday Flix movie screenings are free and open to the public. Concessions, including...
View Article9th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony Oct. 5
Area residents are invited to attend the 9th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony on Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. The service will honor James R. Weiss who served his nation in the U.S. Navy during...
View ArticleTickets on Sale for “Royal Princess & Pirate Tea”
Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones will host a “Royal Princess & Pirate Tea” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St. All Wake Forest area...
View ArticleTeams of Golfers Needed for Police Department’s Charity Golf Tournament
Teams of area amateur golfers have until Thursday, Oct. 1, to enter the Wake Forest Police Department’s 20th Annual Tournament for the Kids. The event will be held at noon on Monday, Oct. 5, at the...
View ArticleRenaissance Centre to Present “Defamation” Oct. 13
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will present the nationally acclaimed courtroom drama “Defamation” on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 7 p.m. Defamation explores the highly charged issues of race,...
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Dispensaries offer free marijuana to California fire victims
MIDDLETON, Calif. — Medical marijuana dispensaries in Northern California are offering up to $200 in free cannabis per patient affected by a hugely destructive wildfire. The Los Angeles Times reports...
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Public Power Week Offering Wake Forest Power Customers Chance to Win Free...
The Town of Wake Forest and Wake Forest Power are joining more than 2,000 not-for-profit utilities in celebrating Public Power Week Oct. 4-10. As part of this annual week-long celebration, the town and...
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October, 2015 – Wake Forest Development and Planning Update
As part of my ongoing coverage of Wake Forest development plans under review and planning actions, here is another. You can find all past stories, here. The Town of Wake Forest has a very professional...
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Rut Ro – Data Breach at Hilton Properties
If you recently stayed at a Hilton Hotel, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Hampton Inn and Suites, or Waldorf Astoria – a hack may have exposed your financial details. Banks have identified a pattern of...
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