Don’t go complaining if you didn’t bother voting
Last week’s Election Day was almost a nonevent. There were some national races that were on the rada...
Wake County election results: Jones, Day to remain mayors while York wins Zebulon
RALEIGH — Tuesday night found most incumbents winning their seats with three exceptions. In Wake For...
Franklin County election results: Neal wins race for Louisburg mayor
LOUISBURG — The race for Louisburg mayor was tight with less than 10 votes separating the winner fro...
Voting turnout low in local elections
Turnout during municipal elections is historically low. This year followed that trend. Poll workers ...
Challengers, incumbents battle for Rolesville board seats
ROLESVILLE — Five people are running for the three open commissioner positions in Rolesville. All th...
Prospectives weigh in on Franklinton issues
FRANKLINTON — Eight people are running for the three commissioner seats. Commissioners John Allers, ...
Single Youngsville candidate responds to Wake Weekly questionnaire
YOUNGSVILLE — Four people are running for the board of commissioners in Youngsville this year. Incum...
Zebulon voters to pick new mayor
ZEBULON — Two people are running for mayor in Zebulon after long-time mayor Bob Matheny announced he...
Candidate forums helping voters make informed choices
Municipal election season is in full swing. Several local organizations have hosted candidate forums...
Knightdale voters to pick mayor, council members
KNIGHTDALE — Election Day is on its way. In Knightdale, the mayor and three commissioner seats are i...
Wendell has 7 running for 3 commissioner seats
WENDELL — Seven people are running for three commissioner seats in Wendell. Mayor Pro-Tem John Boyet...
Packed field for Louisburg mayor, town council
LOUISBURG — Nearly a dozen names will be on the ballots of Louisburg residents this November as vote...
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Wake Forest to vote on mayor, commissioners
WAKE FOREST — Less than a month remains until Election Day, and candidates are vying for votes to wi...
The Wake Weekly to host Wendell candidate forum
WENDELL — Candidates running for the Wendell Board of Commissioners will have the opportunity to sha...
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 8
State elections officials are encouraging Nash County residents to check their voter status and ensu...
Wake Forest Chamber, The Wake Weekly to hold candidate forum
WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a candidates forum in early Octobe...
NC elections board: Mass mailings are coming
RALEIGH — Voter advocacy and political organizations have begun to send mass mailings to voters and ...
Expunged felonies now disqualify prospective sheriffs
RALEIGH — Under a new state law, a person is not eligible to serve as a sheriff in North Carolina if...
Voter registration deadline is Oct. 8 for municipal elections
RALEIGH — The voter registration deadlines for the 2021 municipal elections are approaching. Voters ...
District Attorney Waters switches party affiliation to GOP
OXFORD — Michael D. Waters, the district attorney representing Granville, Franklin and surrounding c...
Local news
Draft community plan and land use map now available for review
WAKE FOREST – The town of Wake Forest will host Community Plan Open House workshops on Tuesday, Feb....
Wake Tech selects Skanska to build plant for Wendell campus
WENDELL — Wake Technical Community College has selected Skanska to construct a central energy plant ...
Franklin County seeks EMS input
LOUISBURG — Franklin County is seeking community input about its Emergency Medial Services or EMS. T...