The latest news and information around Wake Forest, NC. Basically, just stuff it doesn’t hurt to know.
Speeding, lack of attention and distracted driving cause most The Wake Forest Police Department recently announced the top six high-risk intersections in Wake Forest based on the number of accidents that occurred in these areas from 2021-2023: 1. Capital Boulevard (US 1)/South Main Street/New F… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will present “Memorial Day Remembrance Walls of Honor” throughout May at E. Carroll Joyner Park, Alston-Massenburg Center, and Flaherty Park. In recognition of the service and sacrifice of women and men in uniform, these Wal… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story
In 2018 the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation verifies that the WFPD meets CALEA’s industry best-practice standards and has attained public safety professional… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story
The Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is celebrating Arbor Day this year by again offering a contest that tree lovers across Wake Forest are sure to love. From now through Saturday, April 1, the UFD will accept nominations from residents for the Wake Forest 2023 Tree of the Year award. Trees may be … Click here … Read more
Neighbors opposed townhouse project and Harris Road plan With no discussion, the Wake Forest five town commissioners voted Tuesday night to increase the residential Wake Forest Power rates by a total of 19.04 percent. The increases will come in two stages – one at the beginning of April and one… Click here to read the … Read more
Wake Forest’s popular Six Sundays in Spring concert series will return to E. Carroll Joyner, 701 Harris Road, on consecutive Sundays from April 30 through June 4. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest, the performances get underway Sunday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. with the loca… Click here to read … Read more
The first street festival of 2023 in downtown Wake Forest will be the new Cars and Carnivores event on Saturday, March 25, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. presented by the Wake Forest Rotary Club. Car enthusiasts and food lovers alike will gather during this free event to enjoy a steak cookoff competition, car… Click here … Read more
Based on the February 2023 Monthly Development Report, WF Planning Updated March 15, 2023 The updated Wake Forest population as of July 2022 is 54,274. In 2021 the population was 50,244. How rezoning and development requests are now heard Planning Director Courtney Tanner gave this response t… Click here to read the full Wake Forest … Read more
The Wake Forest Technology Advisory Board (TAB) is inviting area elementary, middle, and high school students and their families to the 2023 Wake Forest STEM Saturday on Saturday, April 29. Presented by the Wireless Research Center, this free family networking event is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2 p…. Click here to read the full Wake Forest … Read more
The Town of Wake Forest is initiating a watershed study to identify and address citizens’ concerns about water quality, drainage, stormwater infrastructure, and erosion issues within the Tom’s Creek Watershed which encompasses all or parts of the St. Andrews, St. Andrews Plantation, Stonegate, Su… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story