The Wake Weekly
Three Authors to read, discuss novels at Page 158 Books
WAKE FOREST — Page 158 Books will host authors Janice Deal, Valerie Nieman and Marjorie Hudson for a reading and discussion on their latest works during a special, free event on Thursday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. Deal, author of “The Sound of Rabbits,” is based in Downers Grove, Illinois...
Santos memorial set for June 14
RALEIGH — A memorial for Santos, a police K-9 killed in the line of duty, is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 14. It will be held in the Kerr Scott Building on the state fairgrounds, 4285 Trinity Road. “Santos played an integral role in keeping our community safe and...
North Carolina ag commissioner: State could lose 1M acres of farmland by 2040
THE CENTER SQUARE — N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler has repeatedly warned the state could lose more than 1 million acres of farmland to development by 2040. It’s a top concern for the state’s largest industry, with the agriculture department working to resist the trend through its Ag Development and...
Commemorative T-shirts now on sale
WAKE FOREST — The town of Wake Forest’s 50th Annual Independence Day Celebration will include a Fireworks Spectacular on Monday, July 3, and the Children’s Parade and Art in the Park on Tuesday, July 4, the town says. Wake Forest is honoring the golden anniversary of its two-day community celebration...
Knightdale takes part in Torch Run for Special Olympics
KNIGHTDALE — The spirit of unity and determination took center stage June 1 as the Special Olympics torch embarked on its journey through the town of Knightdale. The torch passed from Knightdale Police Department to the Wake County Sheriff’s Department, a news release says. In a display of solidarity, several...
Fungo fall 9-8 in exciting season-opening exhibition
WILSON — The Wake Forest Fungo started its season with a thrilling exhibition game against the Wilson Tobs on Tuesday, May 30. The two teams swapped leads throughout the game, but the Tobs came out with a 9-8 walk-off win after a three-run bottom of...
Former players celebrate legendary coach’s 84th birthday
WAKE FOREST — A group of former Wake Forest High boys basketball players joined together to celebrate legendary head coach Larry Lindsey’s 84th birthday. Ricky Tharrington said Lindsey was like a second father to many of the players, instilling lessons beyond basketball that they have...
Williams named NAC-VI softball player of the year
Wake Forest senior Olivia Williams took home the 4-A Northern Athletic Conference’s top softball honor, being named player of the year after helping the Cougars to a regular season title and fourth round of the NCHSAA 4-A tournament. Williams had a .547 batting average with...
Heritage’s Travis, Wake Forest’s Newnam selected for Clash of the Carolinas
A pair of local seniors have been chosen to represent North Carolina in the 2023 Clash of the Carolinas girls all-star game. Heritage’s Allison Travis and Wake Forest’s Laney Newnam will team up with other top players from around the state to take on South...
Kranick named NAC-VI girls lacrosse player of the year
Heritage junior Natalie Kranick took home 4-A Northern Athletic Conference Player of the year honors, ending the year with 82 and 22 assists from the midfield. Kranick’s 4.8 goals per game led the conference. Wake Forest’s dominant senior trio of Emily Phillips, Gabi Beaudet and...
Franklin Academy runner headed to Methodist
WAKE FOREST — Franklin Academy senior Gabriel Sawyer is staying in North Carolina to continue his athletic and academic journey, signing with Methodist University in Fayetteville for cross country and track. “I’m honestly just really grateful to be here, because I know not many people...
Good policy doesn’t require certainty
When my first book, “The Heroic Enterprise,” was published by Simon & Schuster in 1996, I asked about releasing it on audio. “Let’s see how it goes,” my editor replied,...
Are NC Republicans the new Whig Party?
North Carolina has a long history of political competition — and of parties being undone by that competition. The Whig Party reigned over Raleigh throughout the 1840s, growing complacent and...
With volunteering, you get more than you give
Most of us have heard people say something along the lines of “I get more out of it than they do” when talking about the volunteer experience. Some will even...
