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This map distinguishes between the Town of Wake Forest’s established Corporate Limits (shown in dark green) and its Extra-Territorial Jurisdictions (highlighted in light green) A few days ago, a reader […]
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
The appointment vs election Wake Forest board debate has arrived. When Wake Forest Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle won the mayor’s race this November, his victory created a democratic deficit. The new
The Wake Forest board vacancy appointment process is underway. When Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle won the mayor’s race in November, Wake Forest didn’t just gain a new mayor. It suddenly faced
The Wake Forest democratic process board seat question is front and center. When Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle is sworn in as Mayor, his commissioner seat becomes vacant. Our town government section
Friends, neighbors, readers— this Wake Forest post-election reflection 2025 is for you. First—thank you. Your trust, your voices, and your engagement are what make our town strong. We’ve just witnessed
The 2025 Wake Forest election delivered a decisive result: Democrats swept every contested race on the ballot, reshaping the political landscape of one of North Carolina’s fastest-growing towns. Here is
Traffic Alert for North White Street – temporary lane reduction and traffic changes starting November 4, 2025, for storm drain and water line work. A critical Wake Forest polling update:
After publishing my original campaign finance analysis earlier this week, I realized I made significant errors and omissions in the data. I want to be transparent and take full responsibility
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