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Wake Forest Fire Department Makes Kid Smile
Aimee McIlroy shared the following good news and photo on the Wake Forest Community Information page on Facebook. Just warms your heart. She added, “A huge thank you to the WF Fire Dept for being so...
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Witch wins protective order against warlock in Salem court
BOSTON — A Salem witch has won a protective court order against a warlock she accuses of harassing her. The Boston Globe reported that a judge granted the order to witch priestess Lori Sforza, who...
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First Friday Flix Returns to Renaissance Centre Nov. 6
First Friday Flix returns to the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts on Friday, Nov. 6, at 7 p.m. First Friday Flix movie screenings are free and open to the public. Concessions, including...
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Parks’ Water Fountains Shut Off for the Season, Restrooms Remain Open
Just as it does every year at the conclusion of Daylight Saving Time, the Facilities Management Department has shut off the water fountains at all town parks. Town crews disable the water fountains...
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Renaissance Centre Hosts “flix4kidz” &“Free at 3” Nov. 9
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is offering free movie showings for children ages 10 and under and adults ages 50 and older on Monday, Nov. 9. Starting at 10:30 a.m. the Renaissance...
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Zimbabwean university staffer suspended in Mugabe cap mishap
By FARAI MUTSAKA, Associated Press HARARE, Zimbabwe — For Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, one size does not fit all. A senior staffer at the University of Zimbabwe has been suspended for allegedly...
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97-year-old Michigan woman receives high school diploma
WALKER, Mich. — A 97-year-old woman has received an honorary diploma from a Michigan high school, eight decades after she was forced to drop out to help her family. Margaret Thome Bekema finally was...
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November, 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...
View ArticlePolice Department Turkey Drive Off to a Slow Start
The Wake Forest Police Department’s annual Turkey Drive got underway in late September, but donations are way down compared to previous years. “So far donations have been sparse,” said turkey drive...
View Article2015 Renaissance Centre Broadway Ball to Help Fund Free Community Programs &...
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts will commemorate its second year of bringing extraordinary and diverse cultural and performing arts experiences to our community during the 2015...
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Aquarium marks Halloween with underwater jack-o'-lanterns
BOSTON — The New England Aquarium is putting some fright into its sea life by adding underwater jack-o’-lanterns to celebrate Halloween. Aquarium divers on Friday placed carved pumpkins among the coral...
View ArticleResidents Urged Not to Rake Leaves into Street
Wake Forest’s annual loose leaf collection program began in October and continues through mid-March. When preparing leaves for collection, residents are urged to rake leaves into piles behind the curb...
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Russian women on space test unworried about absence of men
MOSCOW — Before six Russian women began an eight-day simulation of a voyage to the moon, they had to answer a key question: How could they cope for such a long time without men or makeup? The six women...
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Truck spills 22 tons of pizza dough, flour in Arizona crash
PAGE, Ariz. — A big rig loaded with more than 22 tons of pizza dough and flour has crashed in northern Arizona and spilled a large portion of its cargo. Arizona Department of Public Safety says the...
View ArticleHoliday Happenings Easy to Find on Town’s Website
Wake Forest comes alive in December with a variety of holiday events and activities offering fun for the entire family. From the Lighting of Wake Forest to the annual Christmas Parade, the holiday...
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Cops: Man does $4K damage to parking meters for $30 in coins
GREENSBURG, Pa. — Police say a Pennsylvania man caused $ 4,000 in damage to parking meters he knocked down for the $ 30 in coins inside. Police say 51-year-old Allen Delgrosso was captured on...
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Prosecutor suspended after pulling gun on fake spiders
LOGAN, W.Va. — An assistant prosecutor in West Virginia has been suspended after pulling a gun and threatening to shoot fake spiders scattered around the office as Halloween decorations. Prosecuting...
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Police Request Public’s Assistance
The Wake Forest Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying the subject shown in the surveillance camera image below. The individual is wanted for questioning in connection with...
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Seattle parks official warns of seasonal owl attacks
SEATTLE — City officials say they’re not surprised that an owl recently went on the offensive at Seattle’s Discovery Park. Christopher Li says he was walking through the park on Wednesday evening when...
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Man gets a pretty penny _ $5K _ cashing in coin collection
More on this RUSTON, La. — After more than 45 years of saving pennies, a Louisiana man decided it was time to cash them in. The News-Star reports (http://tnsne.ws/1GxgPuQ ) that 73-year-old Otha...
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