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Town News

Traffic Alert – Wait Avenue
Beginning Monday, Feb. 24, and continuing through Wednesday, Feb. 26, Crowder Construction Company, a contractor working on Dunn Creek Greenway Phase 3, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two...
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Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
The winter storm that left over three inches of powdery snow in Wake Forest is history, but its impacts linger. Although most primary and secondary roads have improved, ice that melted today will...
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Winter Weather Update - closings and schedule changes
A winter storm is leaving a thick coating of snow in Wake Forest and across our state. As a result, Wake Forest Police and the NC State Highway Patrol are urging motorists to stay off the roads unless...
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Fire Department Autism Awareness T-shirts on sale through March 15
The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) is selling custom “Autism Awareness” T-shirts with puzzle lettering for $25 each through Saturday, March 15. Available in a variety of youth and adult sizes, the...
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Wake Forest preparing for wintry weather, service changes & closures announced
The Town of Wake Forest is monitoring the inclement weather forecast for our area. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Wake County from 7 a.m. Wednesday to 10 a.m. Thursday. Mixed precipitation...
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Wake Forest preparing for possible wintry weather
With weather forecasters calling for the possibility of frozen precipitation on Wednesday and Thursday, the Town of Wake Forest is fully prepared should wintry weather affect our community...
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LED lighting system upgrades completed or about to get underway at local parks
The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is coordinating a comprehensive lighting system upgrade at several Town facilities resulting in better lighting with less energy...
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Loose leaf collection ends March 14, use compostable paper yard waste bags or reusable containers starting March 17
The Town of Wake Forest is reminding residents that loose leaf collection service ends Friday, March 14. Beginning Monday, March 17, and continuing through Friday, Oct. 3, residents must use...
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2025 Road Resurfacing Project set to begin
The Town of Wake Forest is about to begin a major road rehabilitation and resurfacing project targeting over 60 local streets and roadways. Weather permitting, the 2025 Road Resurfacing Project will...
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Saturday’s Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo to feature over 35 local vendors
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...
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Dunn Creek Culvert Replacement Project starts Monday, portion of East Juniper Avenue to be closed
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...
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Police requesting public’s assistance locating Jonathan Cobb
The Wake Forest Police Department is requesting the public’s help locating Jonathan Alexander Raymond Cobb, who was last seen Friday, Feb. 14, between noon and 2 p.m. walking from Trailrace Falls...
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