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Town seeks Tree of the Year nominations

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The Wake Forest Urban Forestry Division is celebrating Arbor Day this year by again offering a contest for tree lovers across Wake Forest. From now through Sunday, March 31, the UFD is accepting nominations from residents for the Wake Forest 2024 Tree of the Year award. Trees may be nominated for their size, species, historic significance, personal meaning, community benefit […]

Lincoln promoted to Louisburg police captain

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County honors award-winners for commitment to conservation

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From maintaining a family farm for more than a century to creating impactful environmental posters, county officials say winners of the Wake County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual awards have gone above and beyond to protect the community’s natural resources and land. “Every year, we look forward to honoring and celebrating the dedication and accomplishments of these individuals through […]

Historic Preservation Commission elects leaders

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The Wake Forest Historic Preservation Commission elected new leadership Tuesday night to help guide the organization on current and future projects. Beth Miller was nominated to succeed Andrea Radford as the commission’s chair. Her nomination was unanimously approved. Radford completed two terms in the role and had reached the commission’s term limit. Nancy Ginger was nominated to serve as vice […]

Wendell hires new auditor for upcoming fiscal year

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The town of Wendell selected a new firm to conduct its external audits during a town board meeting Monday evening. The board gave unanimous approval for Town Manager Marc Collins to sign a contract with Thompson, Price, Scott, Adams and Co., which will serve as the town’s contracted auditing service starting March 1. The firm replaces Petway Mills and Pearson […]

Wake County Animal Center calls for immediate adoptions

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Despite ongoing efforts to find homes for the animals in its care, the Wake County Animal Center is at maximum capacity again, with every available space occupied. The center is now urging local residents to consider adopting a pet in need of a loving home as soon as possible. “We are experiencing a significant increase in the number of animals […]

Wall of Honor pays tribute to local veterans

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A Wake Forest neighborhood has established a Wall of Honor to commemorate veterans within the community and remind visitors to reflect on their service and sacrifice.  The wall was unveiled during a Saturday program in the Courtyards at Heritage Grove clubhouse. Numerous veterans call the neighborhood home, and a group of their civic-minded neighbors decided the wall would be a […]

Easter Eggstravaganza planned for March 23

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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will hold its first-ever Easter Eggstravaganza on March 23 at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road. Presented by Bumgarner & Martin Orthodontics and Skylift Garage Doors, this free family event will offer a fresh approach to the traditional egg hunt. This year, instead of different age groups “scrambling” for eggs […]

Parks and rec survey seeks residents’ feedback

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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the PRCR Advisory Board are updating the 2015 PRCR Master Plan through “Play It Forward Wake Forest,” a campaign to raise awareness about the initiative and encourage community participation in the process. Public input is the cornerstone of “Play It Forward,” so town officials encourage residents to visit engagewakeforest.org/parks-recreation-master-plan-update and […]

Town seeks public input on skate park proposal

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The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department will hold a public meeting at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, to seek residents’ input on a skate park, pump track and basketball court proposed for 8.3 acres of land adjacent to Devon Square and E. Carroll Joyner Park. The town of Wake Forest purchased the property in December.  Stakeholders will […]

Knightdale vote clears way for 71 townhomes

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The Knightdale Town Council has annexed the 9-acre property slated to become the Camden Park townhome development. During its Feb. 21 meeting, the council unanimously adopted a motion by Councilman Mark Swan to approve a voluntary annexation petition for the tract. The staff report on the petition indicated the property is projected to generate $113,236 in total annual revenue for […]

Create signature spice blends at Cooperative Extension workshop

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The North Carolina Cooperative Extension’s Franklin County Center will present a “Spice: Make & Take” workshop from 2:30-4:30 p.m. March 14 at the Louisburg Senior Center, 279 S. Bickett Blvd.  Participants will learn how to make their own taco, seafood and savory seasonings. “During this hands-on experience, you’ll discover the secrets behind creating delicious and aromatic spice blends,” organizers wrote […]

Tickets still available for Wake Forest Film Festival

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The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St., will host the 2024 Wake Forest Film Festival this Friday and Saturday, March 1-2.  Intended for filmmakers, film enthusiasts and anyone who enjoys a good story, the film showcase will engage audiences with films of all lengths and genres, including short and feature, documentary, sci-fi, music, family and student (high school […]

Police plan ‘Cover the Cruiser’ fundraiser for Special Olympics

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The Wake Forest Police Department is inviting residents to “Cover the Cruiser” to raise money for Special Olympics in North Carolina. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 3, Wake Forest police officers will be stationed at Sam’s Club, 11460 Royall Cotton Road, to sell “Cover the Cruiser” stickers […]

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Governor’s mansion to shine lights for Public Schools Week

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The North Carolina Executive Mansion will be lit red this week in honor of Public Schools Week, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Monday.  “The future of North Carolina goes to class in our public schools, and we must invest in that future,” Cooper said in a news release. “The ‘Red for Ed’ (ucation) lighting is a way to remind people that […]

Wake Board approves $2.4 million loan for 55 new affordable homes

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The new year brings with it new investments in affordable housing by the Wake County Board of Commissioners. In a unanimous vote, commissioners approved a $2.4 million loan to build more than 50 affordable homes in Wake County. “Across the country, many are struggling to afford to become homeowners. Today, our board voted to help fund a project that will […]

School board outlines plans to combat teen vaping

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Wake County school officials outlined Tuesday night how the district plans to spend the funding it received as part of a class-action lawsuit payout last year with the e-cigarette maker JUUL. Last April, the district announced it would receive $5.86 million in damages resulting from the lawsuit, which found that the e-cigarette giant had geared its marketing toward minors, specifically […]

Early voting window opens, draws crowd in Wake Forest

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The early voting window opened across the state Feb. 15 for this year’s primary election, and plenty of local citizens were eager to show up and cast their ballots.  A common refrain from those who chose to vote early was that the convenience of shorter lines and the ease of a smaller crowd prompted them to get to the polls […]

Lefever named Knightdale recreation director

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JP Lefever has been promoted to parks, recreation, and cultural programs director for the town of Knightdale, Town Manager Bill Summers has announced.  Lefever began his new role Feb. 17 and was introduced in that role to the town council at its Feb. 21 meeting. Mayor Jessica Day congratulated Lefever on his new position. “Promoting a hard-working employee like JP […]


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