Traffic Alert - South Main Street/US 1A
***UPDATE - As of 11:20 a.m., South Main Street/US 1A has reopened. ***UPDATE | Thursday, April 9 - As of 6:15 a.m., South Main Street/US 1A remains closed and is not expected to reopen before 9 a.m....
Wake Forest Power earns national recognition for safe operating practices
WAKE FOREST, NC – The American Public Power Association (APPA) has awarded its Safety Award of Excellence to Wake Forest Power (WFP) for its commitment to safe operating practices throughout 2025. WFP...
Traffic Alert - Durham Road/NC 98 Business
The portion of Durham Road/NC 98 Business between Tyler Run Drive and South Wingate Street is closed due to a single vehicle crash. At approximately 3 p.m., a vehicle veered off the road before...
Reduce energy use mornings during peak demand between 6-8 a.m.
Colder than normal temperatures are driving high energy demand which is limiting power supplies - not just in our area but across the East Coast. Below are proactive steps you can take to help manage...
Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
Wake Forest Town Hall will open Monday at noon. Wake Forest Center for Active Aging and Meals on Wheels will be closed Monday. All Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) facilities will be...
Wake Forest Power responding to outage affecting over 1,000 customers
***UPDATE - Power has been restored. The information below was posted at 6:35 p.m.: ***UPDATE - The outage was caused when a vehicle crashed into a utility pole near the intersection of East Wait...
Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for our area from 4 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Sunday with significant snowfall expected on Saturday. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. Saturday to 1 a...
Winter Weather Update - openings, closings & schedule changes
Openings & closings Durham Road/NC 98 Business remains closed from Tyler Run Drive to South Wingate Street due to icy and dangerous road conditions. PRCR facilities will close today at 5 p.m...
Winter Weather Update – openings, closings & schedule changes
Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks St., will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27. Most other Town facilities, including Joyner Park Community Center, Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, and Wake Forest...
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...
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...
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...