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***UPDATE - Durham Road/NC 98 has reopened. The information below was distributed Tuesday, April 22, at 1:50 p.m.

A single vehicle crash has closed Durham Road/NC 98 between South Wingate Street and Tyler Run Drive. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route....Read more

04/22/2025

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s 2025 National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Wegmans, 11051 Ligon Mill Road. Weather permitting, the drop-off area will be situated just outside the Wegmans main...Read more

04/22/2025

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, May 17. Presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Battle in the Forest is open for players ages 10 and older...Read more

04/22/2025

The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) and Ripe for Revival are pleased to provide a mobile grocery store across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., on the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 3-4:30 p.m. – rain or shine. Offering fruits, vegetables, meat...Read more

04/21/2025

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

04/17/2025

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

04/16/2025

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

04/15/2025

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

04/15/2025

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

04/15/2025

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

04/15/2025

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