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 […]
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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
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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 “high-speed internet” was a dream and connectivity was
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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 Sam’s Club, highlighting the density of the
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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
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Wake Forest Roundtable: Mayor’s Discussion at the Center for Active Aging
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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Wake Forest Solvency: The Work Session Report on Silence and Spending
The Quiet Machinery of Governance Questions about Wake Forest solvency dominated the latest work session. On Tuesday night, the Board of Commissioners gathered for their work session. If you were
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Wake Forest Center For Active Aging Open Forum
The official agenda for the December 3, 2025, Mayor’s Roundtable Open Forum. This document outlines the Town’s structured approach to addressing the community’s top concerns, focusing on the future of
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The Price of Services & The Empty Seat: Why Tonight Matters
Date: December 2, 2025 | Time: 6:00 PM | Watch: WFTV 10 or Online The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners is gathering tonight to review the town’s “report card” (the
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Your Guide to the Nov. 18 Wake Forest Town Meeting
Democracy is not a spectator sport. These intersecting lines represent the complex issues facing Wake Forest—growth, finances, and our town’s character. The Nov. 18 Board of Commissioners meeting is where
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Wake Forest Conversation: Join the Community Discussion
The Wake Forest conversation about our community’s future starts here. Wake Forest is growing fast, and so are the questions about what kind of town we’re becoming. That’s why I’ve
Development & Growth, News, Town Government
Wake Forest Rezoning: Star Road Passes 3-1
The Wake Forest rezoning vote on Star Road passed 3-1, reshaping development plans for the area. In a 3–1 vote Thursday night, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners approved a
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Under Contract: Wake Forest Development Deals in Focus
Wake Forest development deals reveal how growth decisions are made behind closed doors. Drive through Wake Forest, North Carolina, today, and you’ll see cameras on lampposts, sleek license-plate readers at
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Wake Forest Work Session Preview: 3 Things to Watch
This Wake Forest work session preview highlights the three key items to follow. When the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners sits down for its work session on Thursday, November 6,
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Wake Forest Election: Democrats Sweep Local Races
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