Town contemplating 1-cent tax increase to pay for $75M bond issue Tuesday evening the Wake Forest Town Board in its work session heard from Chief Finance Officer Aileen Staples about the proposed budget for FY 2022-2023 and the proposed $75-million bond referendum that will be on the ballot for … Click here to read the … Read more
You’re invited to the Wake Forest UDO (Unified Development Ordinance) Update Open House sessions on Thursday, June 9, at 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. Each two-hour drop-in session will give residents, business owners, and stakeholders the opportun… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette … Read more
By Kate Gavaghan, Sci In The Tri This is the second article in a series on wildlife gardens and habitat restoration in the Wake Forest area. Early summer is especially beautiful here in Wake Forest, as our streets and parks come alive with vibrant greenery and colorful blooms. And the hottest t… Click here to … Read more
Come celebrate the successes of our business community, hear about the amazing progress of our educational foundation, and get a preview of the exciting developments for our 2022-2023 year. It’s all happening at this year’s State of the Chamber presented by Edward Jones and hosted by The Sutherla… Click here to read the full Wake … Read more
Gov. Roy Cooper, Rep. David Price lead delegation for Raleigh to Richmond rail funds Last Thursday there were snipers on rooftops, limousines and Secret Service agents on the ground as North Carolina and federal officials met with Wake Forest Mayor Vivian Jones under a tent in the South White St… Click here to read the … Read more
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, in partnership with Resources for Seniors and the Wake Forest Senior Information Group (SING), will host a special event for senior caregivers on Thursday, June 16, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave. Free and open to every… Click here to read … Read more
The Malpass Brothers will take to the stage at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre for the Arts on Saturday, July 23, at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets go on sale Wednesday, June 8, at 10 a.m. Reserved seats range in price from $20-$30 and can be purchased online with a Visa, MasterCard, American Expr… Click here … Read more
An aircraft manufacturer is tapping Wake Forest for a new Integration Facility expected to create 125 engineering and manufacturing jobs over the next few years. Blue Force Technologies, Inc., an industry leader in the design and manufacture of airframes and components for small aircraft up thro… Click here to read the full Wake Forest Gazette … Read more
Kay Gamble, president of the Friends of the Northern Wake Senior Center, sent out an urgent call for help this week. Friends of the Northern Wake Senior Center (Friends) needs your help. The Northern Wake Senior Center (NWSC) is facing serious funding cuts. We have been advised that there will … Click here to read the full … Read more
Wake Forest’s Juneteenth celebration will take place this year on Saturday, June 18, at the DuBois Center with a parade – always have to have a parade – lots of food, games, and lots more. This year’s parade, a Freedom Walk begins at 11:15 a.m. and begins and ends at The DuBois Center at 518 … Read more