Two Jurisdictions, One Wake Forest: While we all share the same local identity, your address determines how you vote and how you’re taxed. Wake Forest is in a season of […]
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
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,
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.
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
Tuesday night at Wake Forest Town Hall was more than just a meeting; it was a changing of the guard that hadn’t been seen in nearly a quarter-century. For the
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
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
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
Wake Forest Google Fiber is officially on its way to the community. If you grew up here, you remember the days when “high-speed internet” was a dream and connectivity was
This Sunday reflection Wake Forest community needs to hear begins simply. Surrounded by family memories and holiday warmth, it’s easy to forget the cold reality just outside our doors. Our
A wider perspective of the Northern Wake Forest commercial hub. The site (center right) is shown relative to high-volume retailers like Wegmans and Sam’s Club, highlighting the density of the
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
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
An illustrated visualization of the site plan for the Wake Forest Center for Active Aging, detailing the building’s location, surrounding parking infrastructure, and nearby green spaces along E Holding Avenue
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