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Wake Forest Issue Reported on Mon, 09 Aug 2021 08:49:29 -0400: Tree Issue at Address: 920 Sugar Hollow Ln Wake Forest, NC, 27587, USA Rating: 1 Dead tree, behind 920 building in Bexley at Heritage apartments. For more information or to add or update information, click here.

Wake Forest Issue Reported on Sun, 08 Aug 2021 16:38:23 -0400: High Grass/Weeds on Public Property (i.e., street right-of-way) at Address: Ligon Mill Rd Wake Forest, NC, 27587, USA Rating: 1 The kudzu vines are growing onto the sidewalk where many elderly adults walk from The Villas to Wegmans. They are becoming a tripping hazard. Thanks for checking on this. …

Wake Forest Issue Reported on Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:17:47 -0400: Vandalism at Address: Ligon Mill Rd Wake Forest, NC, 27587, USA Rating: 1 If you are travelling east on Caveness Farms Avenue toward Ligon Mill Road, at the corner on the left you will see a large green square/rectangular plastic covering on the grass ID as “Carson.” You will …

Tribute Frances Hunt Leonard, 83, of Wake Forest, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, August 7, 2021. She was born in Franklin County, the daughter of Lahoma and Willie Lee Hunt and was a member of Wake Union Baptist Church. She was a typesetter and proofreader at The Wake Weekly for many years.  Funeral services will …

Wake Forest Issue Reported on Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:20:51 -0400: Flooding at Address: 601 Groveton Trl Wake Forest, NC, 27587, USA Rating: 1 Leaves in street, which have been there since last fall, is causing poor drainage to sewer pipe on corner. Water backs up. For more information or to add or update information, click here.

Tribute Ronald Earl Clemmons, 62, of Wake Forest, passed away at home on August 1, 2021. Ronald was born in Whiteville, North Carolina. He attended East Carolina University. He was the president of Apex Steel Corporation. Aside from being a builder, Ronald loved fishing, gardening, and cooking. Ronald is preceded in death by his father Elgie Clemmons. He is survived …

There is so much misinformation floating about when it comes to dealing with debt. Far too many people tell you bankruptcy is a last resort or you should avoid bankruptcy. But here is the ironic thing, that is often the worst advice possible. In this podcast, Damon Day and I talk about bankruptcy, myths and assumptions about bankruptcy, and how …

Tribute Susie Carter Sandy, 90 of Wake Forest passed away on Tuesday August 3, 2021. She was born in Wake County the daughter of the late Lillie V. Rogers Carter and Ijar Carter. She retired from the Nationwide Insurance Company after 39 years of service. A graveside funeral service will be held at 1 o’clock Monday afternoon August 9, 2021 …

By George Shaw Summary The unemployment rate in Wake County increased from 3.7% in April to 4.2% as the total labor force remained largely unchanged and unemployment increased.  A broader measure of unemployment which includes part time and discouraged workers, remains about 8%. Job categories… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, approximately six out of 10 people living with dementia will wander away from their homes. As the development of the disease continues, it can become increasingly difficult and potentially impossible for the person to find their way home. Children with au… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story