Free Performance of “Fire of Freedom” at Alston-Massenburg Center June 19
WAKE FOREST, NC – Mike Wiley Productions will offer a free performance of “Fire of Freedom” on Friday, June 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Alston-Massenburg Center, 416 N. Taylor […]
Commissioner Fatmi Resigns; Board of Commissioners to Discuss Filling Vacancy June 2
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest Commissioner Haseeb Fatmi resigned his seat on the Board of Commissioners (BOC) earlier today, prior to being sworn in to complete the remaining term
Commissioner Fatmi Heads to the NC Senate, Wake Forest Issues First-Ever Pride Proclamation, and a Young Girl Stole the Show
Commissioner Fatmi surprised the room — and at least one colleague — by announcing his appointment to the NC Senate. Mayor Clapsaddle read Wake Forest’s first-ever Pride Month proclamation. Commissioner Sliwinski had a moment that stopped the room. And a young girl named Jessenia made her case for Tourette’s awareness better than any adult could have. Here’s everything from Tuesday night’s Board of Commissioners meeting.
Former Wake Forest Farmers’ Market Manager Charged With Felony Embezzlement
Michelle Lynn Fryman, 54, former manager of the Wake Forest Farmers’ Market, was arrested Monday and charged with felony embezzlement of $6,552.05 following a three-month Wake Forest Police Department investigation. A disposition hearing is scheduled for June 9, 2026.
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners Meeting Tuesday, May 19: Everything You Need to Know
Correction: A previous version of this article reported that Commissioner Haseeb Fatmi had already resigned his seat on the Board of Commissioners and that his chair would be empty Tuesday
Board of Adjustment – May 21, 2026
The agenda for Board of Adjustment dated Thursday, 21 May 2026 has been published. Access it here: https://wake-forest.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1149
Public Hearing Tuesday on Proposed 2026-27 Budget
WAKE FOREST, NC – Town Manager Kip Padgett presented the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget to the Board of Commissioners (BOC) for consideration on Tuesday, May 5. Aligned with the goals
A New Vacancy. The Same Standard Must Apply.
Haseeb Fatmi is headed to the NC Senate. The seat he leaves behind on the Wake Forest Town Commission must be filled the right way — openly, fairly, and from
Traffic Alert – North Wingate Street
WAKE FOREST, NC – Park Construction of NC, a contractor working on the Wake Forest Water Main Replacement & Repair Project, will close the portion of North Wingate Street from
Board of Commissioners – May 19, 2026
The agenda for Board of Commissioners dated Tuesday, 19 May 2026 has been published. Access it here: https://wake-forest.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1232
Traffic Alert – Wait Avenue/NC 98
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Wednesday, May 13, and continuing through Friday, May 22, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily, Fred Smith Company, a contractor working at the future site of
Wake Forest’s B&W Hardware Owner Invited to White House Small Business Summit
Joe Kimray, owner of B&W Hardware, Co. in historic downtown Wake Forest, recently made the trip to Washington, D.C. after receiving an unexpected invitation to attend the White House’s National
Town of Wake Forest Offices Close May 25 for Memorial Day; Trash & Recycling Collection Suspended
The Town of Wake Forest has announced that Wake Forest Town Hall and other administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Curbside trash, recycling,
Wake Forest Named Top Overall Employer at National Summit
Town also earned Best-in-Class Employer distinction earlier this year The Town of Wake Forest has added another major accolade to its growing list of workplace recognitions, being named the “Top
Planned Power Outage Wednesday to Affect Wake Forest Power Customers in Aston Apartments Along Woodfield Creek Drive
WAKE FOREST, NC – Wake Forest Power has scheduled a temporary power outage on Wednesday, May 13, from 8:30–11:30 a.m. that will affect 12 customers in the Aston Apartments along