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Police & Fire officials remind residents that most fireworks are illegal in NC, current conditions enhance risk of fires
WAKE FOREST, NC – As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day and our nation’s 250th birthday, Wake Forest officials are reminding community members that the possession or discharge of most... -
You’re invited to participate in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on June 25
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is inviting you to participate in the 17th Annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) on Thursday, June 25... -
Town set to enforce “No Trespassing” at “Shady 80”
WAKE FOREST, NC – Later today (Friday, June 19), Public Works crews will again install no trespassing signage throughout the 80 acres of undeveloped land in the vicinity of Forestville Road and... -
Board of Commissioners receive 13 applications to fill unexpired term, will select five to interview June 23
WAKE FOREST, NC – From June 3-17, the Town of Wake Forest accepted applications from residents interested in fulfilling the unexpired term of former commissioner Haseeb Fatmi. Mr. Fatmi resigned his... -
Youth Fall Baseball, Softball & T-Ball registration continues through June
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting applications for Youth Fall Baseball, Softball, and T-Ball for boys and girls ages 4-16 through... -
Traffic Alert – Burlington Mills Road
WAKE FOREST, NC – East Coast Civil Group, a contractor working on behalf of the NC Department of Transportation, is reducing to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic a portion of Burlington Mills... -
Tickets still available for Dive-In Movie featuring “Elemental” on June 27
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a “Dive-In Movie” on Saturday, June 27, at Holding Park Aquatic Center, 133 W. Owen Ave. “Elemental... -
Friday’s historic marker dedication for Oscar Alston’s Barber Shop moved inside due to threat of inclement weather
WAKE FOREST, NC – Due to the threat of inclement weather, the official dedication of the new historic marker for Oscar Alston’s Barber Shop, which will be situated adjacent to 111 S. White St., on... -
Meet Brian Harrell, Wake Forest Center for Active Aging’s new director
WAKE FOREST, NC – Following an exhaustive search, the Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce Brian Harrell as the new Director of the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging (WFCAA). His first day was... -
Raleigh Water responding to water main break along South Main Street/US 1A
WAKE FOREST, NC - Raleigh Water crews are responding to a water main break along the 500 block of South Main Street/US 1A For the safety of work crews, a portion of South Main in the vicinity of East... -
Commemorative 250th Anniversary Independence Day Celebration T-shirts now on sale
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest’s 2026 Independence Day Celebration will include the incredible Fireworks Spectacular on Friday, July 3, and the beloved Children’s Parade and Art in the Park on Saturday... -
Town investigating wastewater discharge into Tom's Creek
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Town of Wake Forest recently received reports of a foul odor in the area of Kemble Ridge Drive. Town officials immediately investigated and traced the source of the odor to Tom's...