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2025 Road Resurfacing Project set to begin
The Town of Wake Forest is about to begin a major road rehabilitation and resurfacing project targeting over 60 local streets and roadways. Weather permitting, the 2025 Road Resurfacing Project will...
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Saturday’s Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo to feature over 35 local vendors
The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2025 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St...
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Dunn Creek Culvert Replacement Project starts Monday, portion of East Juniper Avenue to be closed
Beginning Monday, Feb. 17, Fred Smith Co., a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will begin construction on the Dunn Creek Culvert Replacement Project along the 1200 block of East...
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Police requesting public’s assistance locating Jonathan Cobb
The Wake Forest Police Department is requesting the public’s help locating Jonathan Alexander Raymond Cobb, who was last seen Friday, Feb. 14, between noon and 2 p.m. walking from Trailrace Falls...
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NCFST Mobile Market returns to Wake Forest February 13 & 27
The Northern Community Food Security Team (NCFST) and Ripe for Revival provide a mobile grocery store across from the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., on the second and fourth Thursday...
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Black History Expo Saturday at Alston-Massenburg Center
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Wake Forest native Ronald “Skip” Parker to host a “Black History Expo” Saturday, Feb. 15, from noon-4 p.m. at the...
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Tickets on sale for two performances of Renaissance Centre’s “Pete the Cat” April 26
Tickets are on sale and going fast for two performances of TheaterWorks USA’s “Pete the Cat” on Saturday, April 26, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre (WFRC), 405 S. Brooks St. The morning show...
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Traffic Alert – Royal Mill Avenue
Out of an abundance of caution, the Town of Wake Forest has closed eastbound Royal Mill Avenue in the vicinity of the Traditions Ridge Drive/Treetop Meadow Lane intersection. The closure is necessary...
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Town continues efforts to preserve Joyner Park Pecan Grove for future generations to enjoy
The Urban Forestry Division and Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources recently partnered to continue efforts to preserve the historic pecan grove at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. After...
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“Victims Vibe” podcast is back & now on Spotify
After a brief hiatus, Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) Victim Advocate Carly Reavis is again hosting her weekly podcast, “Victims Vibe – Tales of Trials & Triumphs.” Available on Spotify and the...
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Wake Forest Planning 101 applications accepted February 10-24
The Town of Wake Forest will accept applications for the 2025 session of Wake Forest Planning 101 (formerly known as the Citizens Planning Academy) Monday, Feb. 10, through 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24...
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Julius Jefferson named Interim Police Chief
The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce Julius Jefferson as its Interim Police Chief. Jefferson, who had served as Captain since 2020, succeeds Jeff Leonard who retired February 1. A Warren...
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