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Friday Night on White food truck vendor applications accepted through February 19
The Town of Wake Forest is now accepting applications from food vendors interested in participating in the 2026 season of Friday Night on White (FNOW). The online application is available through...
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Taylor Street Park Playground closed through late spring
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning later today and continuing through late spring, the Taylor Street Park Playground, 416 N. Taylor St., will be closed for renovations. Over the next few days, crews will...
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Renaissance Centre’s 2026 Partners Circle Membership Drive continues through March
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts is inviting area businesses and individuals to join the Partners Circle Donor Program. Through an annual gift of $500 (Ruby), $1,000 (Sapphire), $2,000...
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Randy Hoyle graduates from Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School
Parks & Recreation Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle recently completed Park & Recreation Maintenance Management School (PRMMS). PRMMS is a comprehensive two-year professional development program...
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Wake Forest Planning 101 applications accepted through February 23
The Town of Wake Forest is accepting applications for the 2026 session of Wake Forest Planning 101 through 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. Wake Forest Planning 101 educates residents of Wake Forest and its...
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Wake Forest Fire Department offering CPR class for Wake Forest residents February 21
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) offers monthly American Heart Association CPR Certification classes for Wake Forest residents at the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, 235 E...
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Flaherty Dog Park’s large dog park to remain closed through February, rotating schedule for small dog park remains in effect
Closed since early January, the large dog park at Flaherty Dog Park will remain closed through late February or early March. Recent winter storms have delayed the work at the park. While the large dog...
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Following Sliwinski’s appointment to fill open Board seat, Town shares commissioners’ applicant rankings & voting records
During the February 3 Board of Commissioners work session, the Board appointed former commissioner Nicolas Sliwinski to fill the unexpired term of former commissioner and current Mayor Ben Clapsaddle...
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Wake Forest Police responding to barricade situation at New Hope Village Apartments
***Update – A Raleigh man is in custody following a lengthy standoff that began late Thursday evening and stretched into early Friday morning. At 11:34 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, Wake Forest Police...
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Do you recognize this person? Police requesting public’s assistance identifying alleged thief
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individual shown in the surveillance image. The subject is wanted for questioning in connection with...
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Renaissance Centre to host Open House February 15
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts, 405 S. Brooks St., will host a special “Open House” on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 2-4 p.m. The occasion will showcase the array of classes...
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Board of Commissioners appoints Sliwinski to fill open seat
During the February 3 Board of Commissioners work session, the Board of Commissioners appointed former commissioner Nicolas Sliwinski to fill the unexpired term of former commissioner and current...
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