Board of Commissioners Work Session – May 05, 2026
The agenda for Board of Commissioners Work Session dated Tuesday, 05 May 2026 has been published. Access it here: https://wake-forest.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=3&event_id=1255
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“May Month of Fitness” begins Monday at Joyner Park
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Monday, May 4, the Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will offer a free outdoor fitness series four nights a week throughout
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Traffic Alert – Star Road
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Wednesday, April 29, and continuing through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, St. John Properties will reduce to one lane with intermittent
Traffic Alert: Lane Closure on Wait Avenue/NC 98 – April 28–May 1
WAKE FOREST, NC – Beginning Tuesday, April 28, and continuing through Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. daily, Fred Smith Company — a contractor working at the future site
Traffic Alert: Cardinal Drive Closure April 27 – May 1
WAKE FOREST, NC – Weather permitting, beginning Monday, April 27, at 7 a.m. and continuing through Friday, May 1, the Town of Wake Forest will close a portion of the
Wake Forest Commissioners Seal $18M Fire Station Loan, Close $725K Charter School Lawsuit — Both Without Debate
The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved an $18 million fire station loan at 3.35% interest and settled a $725,000 charter school lawsuit — all without debate — at its April 21, 2026 meeting. Coverage from Wake Forest Matters.
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Make Every Day Earth Day
This year’s Wake Forest Earth Day protest brought renewed urgency to protecting our environment. Fifty-six years ago, government officials and activists alike came together to protest for better care of
Tickets on sale for Small is All Productions’ “Circle and Square”
WAKE FOREST, NC – Small is All Productions will present two performances of “Circle and Square” on Saturday, June 6, at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S. Brooks St.
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Wake Forest Police & Fire Departments to host Public Safety Day Friday
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) and Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) are partnering to host “Public Safety Day” on Friday, April 24, from 2-7 p.m.
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Beatlesque to Open Six Sundays in Spring Sunday at Joyner Park
WAKE FOREST, NC – You’re invited to a foot-tapping, finger-snapping good time at this year’s Six Sundays in Spring. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest and ARTS Wake Forest,
Stamp Out Hunger food drive to help local families May 9
WAKE FOREST, NC – The US Postal Service and National Association of Letter Carriers will lead America’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive throughout Wake Forest on Saturday, May 9, with
WFPD to Host Drug Take Back Event Saturday at Wegmans
WAKE FOREST, NC — The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) hosts a drug take back Wake Forest event this Saturday, April 25. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2
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What’s on the Agenda: Wake Forest Board of Commissioners April 21 — $18M for Fire Station 6, a $725K Settlement Buried on Consent, and the Hospital Fight Still Hanging Over Town Hall
Wake Forest commissioners face $18.7M in decisions Tuesday — an $18M Fire Station 6 loan, a $725K Schooldev settlement, and a hospital question still pending.
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Register now for “Battle in the Forest” Esports gaming tournament May 30
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department will host a free online Esports gaming tournament featuring the game “Super Smash Bros. Ultimate” on Saturday, May 30, at
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Wake Forest Renaissance Centre Announces America 250 Art Exhibit and Summer Concert Series
The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre invites local artists to submit work for the America 250 Art Exhibit, celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary. The submission deadline is May 24. Meanwhile, tickets for the 2026 Summer at the Centre concert series — featuring The Embers with Craig Woolard, America’s Sweethearts, and Interactive Mystery Theater: Kill the Music — go on sale April 22.