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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... -
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... -
“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... -
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... -
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... -
Northern Wake Senior Center to host “Heart & Soul – A Paths to Wellness Event” February 13
February is Black History Month and American Heart Month, and the Northern Wake Senior Center is commemorating both - along with Valentines Day - by hosting "Heart & Soul - A Paths to Wellness Event"... -
Capt. Matt May retires after 25 years with WFPD
After more than two decades of service to the Town of Wake Forest, Police Capt. Matthew May retired February 1. May’s retirement caps a 25-year career with the Wake Forest Police Department, the last... -
Crash closes South Main Street/US 1A
***UPDATE - On Feb 4 at 9:51 p.m. a Wake Forest Police officer spotted a motorcycle with no license plate near the intersection of South Main Street/US 1A and Carter Street. When the officer attempted... -
Dunn Creek Culvert Replacement Project set to begin February 17, portion of East Juniper Avenue to be closed during construction
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... -
Bright Star Touring Theatre to present “Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History” Saturday at Alston-Massenburg Center
Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, will offer a free performance of “Empowered, Brilliant, and Brave: Great Women of Black History”... -
Alston-Massenburg Center to host Black History Expo February 15
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... -
Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo to feature over 35 local vendors February 22
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. The...
