The Wake Weekly
Find a furry best friend at the Wake County Animal Center
Get ready for cuddles and wagging tails as the Wake County Animal Center celebrates National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day with a special adoption campaign. From April 27-30, any adult dog or cat who has been on the adoption floor at the Animal Center for more than 15 days will...
Franklin County Farmers Market opens
The Franklin County Farmers Markey held its Opening Day April 26. There was free homemade strawberry ice cream available. Market hours are Fridays from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The market is at 137 Bickett Blvd. In Loisburg.
Register now for Historic Preservation Month walking tours
The town of Wake Forest is celebrating Historic Preservation Month in May by offering free walking tours of the Northeast Community, Local Historic District (North Main Street), and South Main Street. Pre-registration is required for each tour by completing the online sign-up form athttps://bit.ly/WFHistoricWalkingTours. Space is limited to the first...
Rowe attends Spring Meeting of N.C. Sheriffs’ Association
This week, Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe had the opportunity to attend the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association’s annual Spring Meeting in New Hanover County. Sheriff Rowe reflected positively on his experience at the 2024 Spring Meeting, commenting, “Attending the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association Spring Gathering is always a rewarding experience....
Turn lane closure scheduled along westbound Rogers Road
April 29-30 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day, Wake Electric will close the right turn lane of westbound Rogers Road just before Marshall Farm Street. The turn lane closure is necessary to allow crews to repair an underground power line at the Rogers Road/Marshall Farm Street intersection. Signage...
Rolesville softball takes crucial win over Heritage
Heritage High School was on a two-game win streak and at risk of slipping down to the No. 4 seed as they faced Rolesville, the team aiming for the No. 3 spot. The two teams faced off on April 25, and if Heritage won, they...
Two North Carolina collegiate athletes drafted in round one of NFL Draft
The NFL Draft's first round occurred yesterday, April 26, and two athletes from North Carolina colleges were selected in the first round.
Preview: Wakefield and Heritage boys lacrosse face off with No. 1 seed on the line
Wakefield High School, riding high on an eight-game win streak, is just one game away from catching up with the 11-0 Heritage, making the upcoming game a crucial one for them.
Preview: NAC-6 girls soccer things to look for on 4/25
Heritage looks to maintain No. 2 in NAC-6 With a half-game lead over Wake Forest in the conference standings, Heritage can win its next game to seal the No. 2 seed. The Huskies will face Rolesville, a team they beat 4-0 in early April. A...
Wakefield girls lacrosse re-enter win column with win over Hunt
Wakefield High School, following back-to-back losses, took their first win in nearly two weeks, taking down Hunt 22-7 on April 23.
Wake Forest baseball holds strong advantage for No. 1 seed
On April 23, Wake Forest High School baseball took down Millbrook 11-1. This came as a crucial win for the Cougars, securing them the No. 1 seed in the NAC-6. The win for Wake Forest brings their conference record to 8-1, one game ahead of...
Invest budget surplus in NC’s public schools
Your North Carolina legislators — who work for you — will soon have the opportunity to decide how to spend $1 billion. The Office of State Budget Management recently announced...
The nuclear age is already over
Either nuclear weapons kill us or we move beyond them, soon. Via mass death or the building a new security system, the nuclear age is finished. The nuclear deterrence system...
When conservatives balk at scrutinizing public spending
For many years, it’s been a mantra on the political right that state government should be “run like a business” — a business that’s lean and efficient, and in which...
