Police News
Pike Electric, a contractor working on behalf of Duke Energy Progress, has closed the far-right southbound lane along South Main Street/US 1A from Rogers Road to Wake Drive. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to install new power lines. The work is expected to continue daily...Read more
***UPDATE - This work, which was originally scheduled to begin on or around February 22, is now scheduled to begin on or around February 28. The information below has been edited to reflect the updated schedule.
CSX officials say the Brick Street, Elm Avenue, Holding Avenue, and...Read more
Starting today and continuing through January, Secure Traffic Control, a contractor working on behalf of Ting Fiber, will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of North Main Street from East Oak Avenue to East Chestnut Avenue daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The temporary lane...Read more
***UPDATE - The victim in today’s incident has been identified as Kaitlyn Corona, 23, of Wake Forest.
Police say Corona, who was driving a 2012 Nissan Versa, attempted to proceed on a green light from Purnell Road across southbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 when a 17-year-old male driving a...Read more
A lane closure along South Main Street/US 1A in the vicinity of Ligon Mill Road is causing serious traffic delays.
Pike Electric, a contractor working on behalf of Duke Energy...Read more
Starting today and continuing through the end of January, Secure Traffic Control, a contractor working on behalf of Ting Fiber, will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of West Pine Avenue from Rock Spring Road to North Wingate Street daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The...Read more
The National Weather Service is projecting “dangerously cold” temperatures in our area beginning Friday morning and continuing through the weekend. High temperatures on Friday are forecast to be in the low-40s, with temperatures dropping to the 30s and 20s by the afternoon, then into...Read more
On Thursday, Dec. 15, at 7 a.m., Town crews will reduce a portion of Retail Drive (near Home Depot) to two lanes by shifting northbound traffic and removing the center turn lane. The temporary lane shift is necessary to allow tree crews to remove a tree that poses a danger to public safety. The...Read more
NYC Underground Construction, Inc., a contractor working on behalf of Ting Fiber, will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic portions of South Main Street/US 1A from Vernon Avenue to Elm Avenue Friday, Dec. 9, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The temporary lane closures are necessary to allow...Read more
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is urging every resident to “be a good neighbor” by reporting suspicious activity this holiday season and throughout the year.
Police officials say crimes are often prevented when citizens report suspected illegal activity. That’s especially true...Read more