Town News

A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for Wake County and much of central North Carolina from 1 p.m. Saturday through 1 p.m. Monday. Heavy mixed precipitation is expected that may have major impacts on...

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...

Free and open to everyone, Wake Forest’s MLK Community Celebration will be Thursday, Jan. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Chapel Baptist Church. The evening’s theme will center around one of Dr. King’s...

From December 19 through January 14, the Town of Wake Forest accepted applications from residents interested in fulfilling the unexpired term of former commissioner and current Mayor Ben Clapsaddle...

***UPDATE - All lanes along South Main/US 1A have reopened. The information below was posted at 9:50 a.m.: ***UPDATE - Southbound South Main/US 1A has reopened. The northbound lane remains closed at...

The WFPD will host a canned food drive on Saturday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Texas Roadhouse, 1140 Capital Blvd. All donations will be used to help feed those in need in Wake Forest...

The PRCR Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" on Saturday, Feb. 21, at noon. Presented by Brightspeed Fiber Internet, Battle in...

WAKE FOREST, NC – Raleigh Water is scheduled to close the portion of Elizabeth Avenue from East Cedar Avenue to East Oak Avenue on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. The temporary closure is...

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host the 2026 Wake Forest Film Festival on Friday and Saturday, March 6-7. Over 150 films were submitted for consideration, while 22 vibrant and diverse works...

***UPDATE - East Wait Avenue has reopened. The information below was posted at 4:45 p.m.: East Wait Avenue is closed between Franklin Street and Allen Road due to downed power lines. Motorists are...

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre will host “Sirens of Song” featuring Shana Tucker on Friday, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. Vocalist, cellist, and songwriter Shana Tucker will bring her signature blend of...

Forest Fest returns to downtown Wake Forest on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Applications are now being from vendors and nonprofit organizations that wish to participate in this year’s...