The Price of “Preemption”: Why Wake Forest is Paying for a War in Iran
I have spent my adult life watching the “preemption” doctrine fail from the inside. I was 16 on 9/11 and enlisted at 18. Over 13 years, I held the highest […]
Are Wake Forest Residents Subsidizing Growth?
If you want proof of what happens when a community plans well, look at the data: in February 2026, Wake Forest was named the #1 most sought-after suburb in America.
Sunday Reflection: The Changing Landscape of Wake Forest
It’s 43 degrees outside this February Sunday. It’s grey and rainy, but even in the damp chill, the buds on the serviceberry are close to popping. The rhythm of the
Infrastructure, News, Town Government
Wake Forest NCDOT: Citizen Pushback and Board Meeting Bombshell
The Wake Forest NCDOT revelations at Tuesday’s board meeting delivered dramatic developments. The best-laid municipal plans rarely survive contact with a packed room of frustrated homeowners, or the sudden whims
Opinion, Schools
From Coats in Classrooms to Questions at the Podium: How We Fix Wake Forest Elementary
A petition is currently circulating through the social media feeds of Wake Forest parents, gathering signatures at a rapid clip. Notably, this isn’t just a random outcry; it was started
News
Wake Forest February Session: Board of Commissioners – Feb 17, 2026
The Wake Forest February session of the Board of Commissioners on February 17, 2026, tackled pressing community issues including budget deliberations, zoning adjustments, and public infrastructure updates. Furthermore, commissioners heard
News, Opinion
Wake Forest 2026: “We Go Forward Together”
Mayor Ben Clapsaddle delivers his inaugural State of the Town address, centered on the theme “We Move Forward Together.” The phrase is a translation of the motto Katchi Kapshida, which
Infrastructure, News, Public Safety, Town Government
Commissioners to Vote on $18.5M Fire Station and Downtown Tax Expansion
An oil painting filter was applied to a photograph of the Wake Forest Town Hall. (Image altered using AI) The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners convenes this Tuesday, February 17,
Opinion, Public Safety, Town Government
Hospital Denied Again: Why Raleigh Bureaucrats Are Gambling with Wake Forest Lives
A notification from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services officially disapproving the UNC Health Rex Wake Forest Hospital proposal. If you drove down Capital Boulevard this morning,
Development & Growth, News, Town Government
Planning Board to Review South Main St. Rezoning Tonight
The Wake Forest Planning Board convenes this evening (Feb 10) at 6:00 PM. The agenda highlights the complex balance between supporting local business growth and preparing for the federally funded
News
Wake Forest Planning Review: Planning Board – Feb 10, 2026
The Wake Forest planning review conducted by the Planning Board on February 10, 2026, evaluated multiple development applications and zoning proposals that will shape growth patterns across the community. Furthermore,
Opinion, Town Government
The Great Paralysis: How Civic Arsonists Are Burning Down Local Democracy
There was a time when local politics was defined by tangible disagreements: zoning variances, drainage assessments, and paving schedules. The stakes were real, but they were local. You might disagree
Community, News, Parks & Recreation
Wake Forest Community Library is Back
Happy Monday, Wake Forest! We have some fantastic news to kick off your week. If you’ve been missing our local book haven, the wait is finally over. The Wake Forest
News, Opinion, Town Government
The Persistence of the Technician: Why Experience Won the Night
The snow had largely retreated by Tuesday evening, leaving behind the grey, slushy evidence of a winter storm that had paused the pulse of Wake Forest for the better part
News, Opinion, Town Government
The Vacancy Five: A Forensic Analysis of Wake Forest’s Pivot Point
For the first time in over two decades, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners is preparing to fill a vacancy that will not just complete a term, but cement a