Town News

  • Crash closes northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1

    The person involved in the fatal crash along Capital Boulevard/US 1 on December 28 has been identified as Waleed Mohamed Abdelsattar, 47, of Wake Forest. The driver has been identified as Kristen...
  • Christmas tree recycling begins January 2

    The Town of Wake Forest is encouraging residents to make recycling a holiday tradition by recycling their live Christmas trees. Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 2, Town crews will collect and recycle live...
  • Water main break along North Main Street/US 1A

    A water main has ruptured along the 300 block of North Main Street/US 1A. It is unclear what caused the main to rupture, and there is no word on how many water customers have been impacted. Southbound...
  • Downtown water tower getting a makeover

    The Wake Forest skyline is about to have a new look. The 150-foot-tall water tower situated near the intersection of East Holding Avenue and South White Street in downtown Wake Forest is getting a...
  • Kiel Ortiz honored as 2023 Employee of the Year

    Community Outreach Assistant Kiel Ortiz is the Town of Wake Forest “2023 Jon Ray Employee of the Year.” Town Manager Kip Padgett made the announcement Wednesday morning during the Senior Leadership...
  • Wake Forest PAFR earns financial reporting award

    The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has again named the Town of Wake Forest as the recipient of the GFOA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting for...
  • Traffic Alert – South Main Street/US 1A

    Raleigh Water has reduced to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of the 300 block of South Main Street/US 1A (between West Owen Avenue and Elm Avenue). The lane closure is necessary...
  • Raleigh Water closes portion of Elm Avenue

    Raleigh Water has closed a portion of the 100 block of Elm Avenue (between South Main Street/US 1A and South White Street. The closure is necessary to allow crews to replace a water service at 112 Em...