The Town of Wake Forest and several partnering veterans’ organizations will resume their monthly flag-raising ceremonies in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza on Monday, April 3, at 11 a.m. The 45th Wake Forest Memorial Flag-Raising Ceremony will honor Al Hinton, who served his nation in the US Navy du… Click here to read the full Wake … Read more
You’re invited to Forest Fest on Saturday, April 15, in historic downtown Wake Forest. Presented by Wake Forest Downtown, Inc. in partnership with the Town of Wake Forest, this free family-friendly event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – rain or shine – in several areas throughout the downtown… Click here to read … Read more
Wake Forest Power (WFP) is inviting its customers to share their thoughts and opinions on WFP programs and services by completing a brief survey. Available at https://bit.ly/WakeForestSurvey, the questionnaire takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. Conducted by the Maru Group, a professiona… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department and Page 158 Books are partnering to offer a free program throughout April that encourages families to read while enjoying the greenways at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. StoryWalk in the Park is an innovative and … Click here to read the full … Read more
Wake Forest voters will elect three town commissioners this fall, and thus far there is only one announced candidate, Joe Kimray, who has just finished two terms as the chairman of the Wake Forest Planning Board. The three seats up for election are currently held by Commissioners Jim Dyer, Chad … Click here to read … Read more
Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St. Known for their captivating drums, high-energy dancing, and non-stop audie… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette story
Carol, My wife Susan, who was very active in local building, flood control, and politics while we lived in the Orlando area from 1994-2005, just brought me a book that she had gotten when we lived in Florida titled “Better not Bigger” by Eben Fodor, 1999. I scanned through it and found the follo… Click … Read more
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