The Wake Weekly
Wake County urges developers to renew expired permits
For the Wake Weekly | March 28, 2024
Wake County is reminding developers of ongoing construction projects in the county to renew their expired ‘Land Disturbance’ Permits. There are more than 600 developments underway in Wake County, ranging from residential buildings to commercial constructions. Approximately 200 of these projects have permits that have expired and require renewal. The...
Newly opened education center on a mission to encourage robotics
By Justin Thompson
jthompson@wakeweekly.com | March 27, 2024
Edward and Amanda Aina moved to Wake Forest from the Jersey Shore last year because it had just about everything they were looking for in a new hometown. Between being an emerging location for jobs in their field, better weather, and closer proximity to family, Wake Forest was as close...
FACT to present Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr.
For the Wake Weekly | March 26, 2024
he Franklinton Area Community Theatre will present performances of Schoolhouse Rock Live Jr. April 11 - 14. FACT is a nonprofit theater for kids 5 - 18. There are 55 students in the spring production from all over the areas of Wake County, Franklin County and Granville County. Performances are...
Knightdale marks 23rd Tree City honor, celebrates Arbor Day
For the Wake Weekly | March 26, 2024
In celebration of Arbor Day and being recognized as a Tree City USA, the town of Knightdale held its annual Arbor Day festivities March 22 at Knightdale Station Park. The town reaffirmed its commitment to trees and the social, fiscal, and environmental benefits they bring to the eastern Wake County...
Wake County schools mobilize against social media giants
By Justin Thompson
jthompson@wakeweekly.com | March 25, 2024
Wake County Public Schools is taking legal action against social media companies, claiming that the largest companies in the field are harming the mental health of children and making them less receptive to academic instruction and more prone to violence in schools. The school board hosted a town hall meeting...
Wakefield Pitcher Samuel Bretherick remains a powerhouse at the mound and plate despite Tommy John hurdle
By: Joey Ellsworth
Jellsworth@wakeweekly.com | March 26, 2024
Wakefield High School baseball has risen to No. 1 in the NAC-6's overall standings, as they are 9-1. The Wolverine pitching staff has been a significant part of the team's success.
Rolesville wins 2024 girls basketball state championship over Charlotte Catholic
By: Joey Ellsworth
Jellsworth@wakeweekly.com | March 18, 2024
Rolesville High School girls basketball took the NCHSAA championship victory with a 65-58 win over the Charlotte Catholic Cougars. The tournament victory marks Rolesville's first-ever state championship win among all sports.
Column: Grading the Carolina Panthers’ most significant tampering period moves
By: Joey Ellsworth
Jellsworth@wakeweekly.com | March 14, 2024
The legal tampering period in the NFL offseason was an emotional roller coaster for Carolina Panther fans. They lost some fan favorites and put even more holes into their defense in return for putting more pieces around Bryce Young to help develop him into the...
Rolesville girls basketball is NCHSAA tournament Final Four bound after win over Chapel Hill
By: Joey Ellsworth
Jellsworth@wakeweekly.com | March 11, 2024
Rolesville High School girls basketball has punched their ticket to the Final Four of the NCHSAA tournament following a 50-44 win over Chapel Hill in round four.
Preview: Rolesville girls basketball faces Chapel Hill in NCHSAA round four
By: Joey Ellsworth
Jellsworth@wakeweekly.com | March 8, 2024
The Rolesville High School girls basketball team will take on Chapel Hill in round four of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association tournament on March 8.
NC State linebacker Payton Wilson dominates at the NFL combine notes
By: Joey Ellsworth
Jellsworth@wakeweekly.com | March 6, 2024
orth Carolina State University's star linebacker, came to the 2024 NFL combine as one of the top linebackers heading to the draft. Wilson had an astonishing performance at the combine, emerging as one of the biggest winners of the event.
How can we improve voter turnout?
March 27, 2024
The 2024 primary election results should concern us. What should truly trouble us is that only 20.02% of North Carolina’s registered voters cast ballots, highlighting a trend that threatens the...
Carolina economy solid, not spectacular
March 27, 2024
How has North Carolina’s economy been performing lately? Let’s focus on four standard measures: unemployment, jobs, incomes and gross domestic product. Last week, the U.S. Census Bureau released its latest...
Privacy and the princess
March 27, 2024
“There is a strange man outside,” Katherine announced, standing by the parlor window. “... This man is lurking across the way. Pretending not to notice me while I notice him.”...