The Oath Breakers
The weight of the oath sits heavy under the shadow of the Capitol. Five years later, the broken glass is gone, but the cracks in our foundation remain visible. In […]
News, Opinion, Town Government
News, Town Government
Preview: Inside the Jan. 6th Board of Commissioners Work Session
As Wake Forest enters 2026, the first Board of Commissioners (BOC) work session of the year serves as a critical junction for the townâs governance, infrastructure, and fiscal policy. Scheduled
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
The Invisible Line: How Your Address Shapes Services, Taxes, and Representation
Two Jurisdictions, One Wake Forest: While we all share the same local identity, your address determines how you vote and how youâre taxed. Wake Forest is in a season of
News, Opinion
2026: Wake Forest For All
Happy New Year, Wake Forest. It is January 1, 2026. We have officially entered a monumental year. As we march toward July 4th, the United States will turn 250 years
Opinion
Hotel California in the Mud: A Christmas at Warhorse, 16 Years Later
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,
Opinion, Town Government
The Noise vs. The Work: A Diagnosis of Our Local Divide
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.
Opinion, Town Government
The Firewall of Formality: Defending the Republic in the Backyard
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
Elections, News, Town Government
The Morning After: How Wake Forestâs New Board Just Reset the Agenda
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
News, Town Government
Wake Forest Resignation: The Architect of Consent Steps Down
This Wake Forest resignation marks a turning point for local governance. Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall where he sought to replace partisan bickering with structural solutions, the
Community, News
Wake Forest Main Street: The Matriarch Takes Her Final Bow
The story of Wake Forest Main Street changes with this farewell. Tonight, inside the chambers of the Town Hall she helped build, the gavel will fall for the final time
Development & Growth, Infrastructure, News, Town Government
Wake Forest Blueprint: The $532 Million Plan That Changes Everything
The Wake Forest blueprint for the future takes shape with a historic $532 million plan. Essential Documents To Review Ahead of the Meeting: Meeting Agenda for December 16th Agenda Packet
Business, Infrastructure, News
Wake Forest Google Fiber: Breaking News on High-Speed Internet
Wake Forest Google Fiber is officially on its way to the community. If you grew up here, you remember the days when âhigh-speed internetâ was a dream and connectivity was
Community, Opinion
SUNDAY Reflection: Warmth, Memory, and the Cold Reality Next Door
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
Business, Development & Growth, Infrastructure, News
Wake Forest Costco: Infrastructure Hurdles for the Proposed Site
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
News
Editor’s Note: Retraction and Apology
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