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In December 2023, the Town of Wake Forest purchased 8.3 acres of land adjacent to Devon Square and E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. On February 21 and March 2, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host public meetings to solicit input from...Read more

02/09/2024

Wake Forest Police are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating the individuals shown in the attached surveillance images.

The subjects are wanted for questioning in connection with several thefts in recent weeks at local retailers, including Target, 12000 Retail Dr., and...Read more

02/08/2024

A two-vehicle crash is causing significant delays along northbound Capital Boulevard/US 1 near Caveness Farms Avenue.

Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route.

There is no word on injuries.Read more

02/07/2024

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering withPlay4Life Comics to host a Comic Book & Toy Expo Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St.

Free and open to everyone, the expo will feature...Read more

02/07/2024

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department is partnering with Wake Forest native Ronald “Skip” Parker to host a “Black History Expo” Saturday, Feb. 10, from noon-4 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St.

Free and open to the public, the expo...Read more

02/07/2024

From February 8-22, Bartholomew Paving, Inc. will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of Wait Avenue/NC 98 from Middlegame Way/Bowling Forest to Shenandoah Farm Road daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The lane closure is necessary to allow crews to widen the Middlegame Way/...Read more

02/06/2024

***UPDATE - Lucas Lopes has been located, and he is safe.

The information below was distributed February 5 at 2:06 p.m.

The Wake Forest Police Department is requesting the public’s help locating Lucas Lopes (photos shown below).

Lucas, 15, was last seen just before 7 a.m...Read more

02/05/2024

Wake Forest Power (WFP) has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association (APPA) for providing reliable and safe electric service.

The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate...Read more

02/05/2024

The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Torchy’s Tacos, 505 Dr. Calvin Jones Hwy., are joining forces to raise awareness and money for Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC).

Area residents are invited to support the cause by visiting Torchy’s Tacos on Wednesday, Feb. 7, between 10...Read more

02/05/2024

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will accept team registrations for Adult Co-Rec Kickball throughout February.

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 1, online registration will be available at https://bit.ly/PRCRKickball...Read more

01/31/2024

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