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The Town of Wake Forest is pleased to announce Julius Jefferson as its Interim Police Chief. Jefferson, who had served as Captain since 2020, succeeds Jeff Leonard who retired February 1.
A Warren County native, Jefferson began his career with the Wake County Sheriff's Office in 1996 as...Read more
February is Black History Month and American Heart Month, and the Northern Wake Senior Center is commemorating both - along with Valentines Day - by hosting "Heart & Soul - A Paths to Wellness Event" on Thursday, Feb. 13, from noon-4 p.m.
Free and open to everyone, the event will...Read more
After more than two decades of service to the Town of Wake Forest, Police Capt. Matthew May retired February 1.
May’s retirement caps a 25-year career with the Wake Forest Police Department, the last 15 as Police Captain. Prior to being promoted to Captain in 2010, the Wake Forest native...Read more
***UPDATE - On Feb 4 at 9:51 p.m. a Wake Forest Police officer spotted a motorcycle with no license plate near the intersection of South Main Street/US 1A and Carter Street. When the officer attempted to stop the motorcycle, the driver fled at a high rate of speed.
The officer attempted...Read more
Beginning Monday, Feb. 17, Fred Smith Co., a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will begin construction on the Dunn Creek Culvert Replacement Project along the 1200 block of East Juniper Avenue. The work is expected to be completed in the fall.
During...Read more