Obligatory photo with captured AK-47 When people think of Iraq, they think of dry heat and endless sand. But if you were in Diyala Province in the winter of 2009, you remember the mud. It was a viscous, clay-like paste that we called âmoon dustâ when it was dry. Still, in the rainy seasonâDecember and […]
The Wake Forest local divide is deepening. A Note on Public Discourse: I intended to remain radio silent until January, but recent discussions compel a brief return to the frequency. While I am hesitant to amplify the ânoiseâ of online comment sections, I cannot stand by while misinformation is weaponized to distort the public record,
A Note from the Editor: Standing the Watch at Home As we approach the end of the year, I wanted to step back from the spreadsheets and the policy analysis to speak to you directlyânot just as the person behind Wake Forest Matters, but as a veteran, a patriot, and a 12th-generation North Carolinian who
Tuesday night at Wake Forest Town Hall was more than just a meeting; it was a changing of the guard that hadnât been seen in nearly a quarter-century. For the first time since 2001, the Town of Wake Forest has a new Mayor. In a session marked by tearful farewells, sharp political maneuvering, and direct
Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall where he sought to replace partisan bickering with structural solutions, the roll will be called for the final time on the tenure of Commissioner Nick Sliwinski. After four years of serviceâa term that began in the shadow of a pandemic and concluded with a bold experiment in
Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall she helped build, the gavel will fall for the final time on the era of Vivian A. Jones. After 24 years of continuous serviceâa tenure spanning six terms and a quarter-century of explosive transformationâWake Forestâs longest-serving mayor will preside over her last Board of Commissioners meeting. For
Essential Documents To Review Ahead of the Meeting: Meeting Agenda for December 16th Agenda Packet for December 16th (All of the documents for the meeting) Capital Improvement Plan 2026-2031 Sign Up To Speak During Public Comment Period Tonight, Tuesday, December 16th, at 6:00 PM, history will be made in the Board Chambers at 301 S.
If you grew up here, you remember the days when âhigh-speed internetâ was a dream and connectivity was at the mercy of the weather. I still remember trying to use dial-up from off Ligon Mill Road, hoping the phone line was good enough to maintain a connection. When a bad storm rolled through, you could
This Sunday reflection Wake Forest community needs to hear begins simply. Surrounded by family memories and holiday warmth, itâs easy to forget the cold reality just outside our doors. Our community coverage regularly highlights these realities. True peace on earth means ensuring this warmth extends beyond our own four walls. Itâs a Sunday afternoon here
A wider perspective of the Northern Wake Forest commercial hub. The site (center right) is shown relative to high-volume retailers like Wegmans and Samâs Club, highlighting the density of the existing corridor. Correction and Apology In a previous article regarding the âGrovedaleâ project, I speculated that the developer, Alliance Group NC (AGNC), was âover-extended.â That
This Grovedale retraction corrects errors in my previous analysis of the Grovedale project in Wake Forest. That analysis was an opinion piece based on a review of public records, not on insider knowledge or conversations with the parties involved. I speculated that the developer, Alliance Group NC (AGNC), was “over-extended.” That characterization was wrong, and
The Wake Forest parade cancelled liability question has stirred deep emotions across our community. I am from here. My roots in this soil are deep. My great-great-grandfather, John, who was known to everyone as âPeg Leg John,â lost a leg at Gettysburg. Two of his brothers never came home from Petersburg. But John did. He
An illustrated visualization of the site plan for the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, detailing the buildingâs location, surrounding parking infrastructure, and nearby green spaces along E Holding Avenue and Brooks Street Editorâs Note: This transcript begins shortly after the meeting commenced. The recording started in progress due to overflow attendance; the Center for
The Wake Forest Center for Active Aging The Wake Forest Mayor forum misinformation trust crisis is real. Walking into the newly rebranded âWake Forest Center for Active Agingâ (formerly the Northern Wake Senior Center), the first thing you notice is the atmosphere. Itâs quiet. We have begun digging into the data to understand why the
The Quiet Machinery of Governance On Tuesday night, the Board of Commissioners gathered for their work session. If you were worried about the âseasonal deficitâ we flagged earlier this week, you can breathe easy. If you were concerned about how we are going to pay for half a billion dollars in new projectsâor who will
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