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US 1 is known for excessive road congestion and driving along it takes up substantial amount of time for residents and workers in the region. The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), along with state and local partners, has pursued upgrading the corridor to a freeway for...Read more
The following is a news release from the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) concerning the U.S. 1 / Capital Boulevard Tolling Study:
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO) has pursued upgrading the U.S. 1 (Capital Blvd.) North Corridor to a...Read more
The grass may not always be greener on your side of the fence, but if it’s too tall, you may receive a violation notice from the Town of Wake Forest.
We are approaching the time of year when spring rains cause rapid grass growth, catching some homeowners unprepared or unwilling to deal...Read more
Following an exhaustive search and interview process, the Town of Wake Forest is pleased to introduce Nathan McKinney as its new Town Attorney. He succeeds Hassan Kingsberry who resigned in February.
As Town Attorney, Nathan is appointed by and reports to the Board of Commissioners (BOC...Read more
A three-vehicle crash has closed eastbound Dr. Calvin Jones Highway/NC 98 Bypass at Ligon Mill Road (near Wegmans).
Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.
Emergency personnel are on the scene. No serious injuries have been reported.
Additional...Read more
Iron Horse Contractors, a contractor working at the future Quail Crossing Subdivision, has reduced to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Wait Avenue between Jones Dairy Road/Traditions Grande Boulevard and Morning Glade Street. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to...Read more
The Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday. Curbside trash and recycling collection will not be affected by the holiday, but yard waste collection will be suspended.
During the week of April 14, the collection...Read more
Taylor Street Park Sprayground, 416 N. Taylor St., will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Free and open to the public, the sprayground will operate according to the following schedule through Sunday, June 15:
Sunday, 1-8 p.m.
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Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., will be closed for maintenance Tuesday, April 15, from 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to clean the park and perform general maintenance.
Signage will be posted at the dog...Read more
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is pleased to announce that the National Recreation and Park Association has awarded the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP) credential to Athletics & Aquatics Specialist Mikkel Patterson. Patterson...Read more
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