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Wake County to close shelter at Heritage High School as winter weather subsides
News release from Wake County: As the extreme weather due to Winter Storm Fern subsides, Wake County is making plans to close the emergency shelters opened over the weekend. The shelter at Heritage... -
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... -
Scam Alert for Duke Energy customers
News release from Duke Energy regarding scam text messages targeting utility customers: Fraudulent text messages are being sent that appear to be from Duke Energy, but they are not. If you receive one... -
Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
Community members are urged to stay home and off the roads. The emergency shelter at Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road, remains open until further notice. Wake Forest Town Hall and other... -
Wake County opens emergency shelters due to Winter Storm Fern
Due to the anticipated effects of Winter Storm Fern, Wake County will open two emergency shelters at 3 p.m. today to provide residents with a safe place to take refuge. They include: Heritage High... -
Board of Commissioners approves new rules for motorized scooters, electric bicycles & electric assisted bicycles
The BOC recently approved an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding motorized scooters, electric bicycles, and electric assisted bicycles, pedestrian right-of-way, and requirements for helmets... -
Wake Forest prepared for wintry weather
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... -
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... -
MLK Community Celebration is Thursday
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... -
Board of Commissioners receive 14 applications to fill unexpired term, will select five candidates to interview February 3
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... -
Traffic Alert - South Main Street/US 1A
***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... -
Wake Forest Police Department to host canned food drive at Texas Roadhouse Saturday
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...
