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Wake Forest is among the latest towns in North Carolina to explore the possibility of creating a downtown social district.

In September 2021, Gov. Roy Cooper signed House Bill 890 which allows North Carolina cities and counties to create their own “social districts” - designated areas...Read more

10/21/2022

On Monday, Oct. 24, Town crews will shut off the water fountains at all Wake Forest parks, including Flaherty Dog Park, 1226 N. White St. Crews disable the water fountains during the winter months to prevent water freezing in pipes and for general maintenance.

The restrooms at all Wake...Read more

10/21/2022

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) is celebrating Veterans Day and honoring local veterans by selling custom “Wake Forest Fire Supports our Veterans & Troops” T-shirts with camouflage lettering for $25 each. Available in a variety of youth and adult sizes, the T-shirts may be ordered and...Read more

10/21/2022

Help us ring in the holiday season and launch our annual holiday donation drive during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff on Saturday,...Read more

10/19/2022

Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Northern Regional Center, 350 E. Holding Ave., and 14 other locations throughout Wake County ahead of the November 8 General...Read more

10/18/2022

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will host an online esports gaming tournament featuring "Super Smash Bros. Ultimate" Saturday, Oct. 22. Open to players ages 10 and older, the online tournament is free to play and will be live streamed on Twitch.tv....Read more

10/17/2022

Award-winning storyteller Donna Washington will offer a free performance at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor St., Friday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m.

Often described as a "walking Disney movie" and "better than television," Washington is an internationally known, multiple award-...Read more

10/17/2022

The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is accepting new and/or clean, gently used coats and jackets through October as part of its inaugural “Warm Your Hearts with Coats Drive.”

Coats of all shapes and sizes are welcome and may be...Read more

10/17/2022

The Northern Wake Senior Center (NWSC) will host a special Veterans Day Celebration for residents ages 55 and older on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St. The event is free, including lunch, but seating is limited. Registration is...Read more

10/14/2022

Eastern Underground Construction, Inc., a contractor working on behalf of Ting Fiber, will reduce to one lane with alternating two-way traffic the portion of North White Street from East Roosevelt Avenue to the CVS entrance Thursday-Friday, Oct. 13-14, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. The lane...Read more

10/12/2022

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