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Wake Forest local politics reform starts with understanding the forces that shape our community. Part of my family’s story is the story of the global supply chain. For three generations, […]
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Wake Forest local politics reform starts with understanding the forces that shape our community. Part of my family’s story is the story of the global supply chain. For three generations, […]
If the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is a window into the soul of the town’s bureaucracy, then the view for 2026-2031 is expensive. Tonight, (January 6), the Board of Commissioners
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
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
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
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
The Wake Forest Center for Active Aging The Wake Forest Mayor forum misinformation trust crisis is real. Walking into the newly rebranded “Wake Forest Center for Active Aging” (formerly the
If you drive Rogers Road daily, you know the spot. It’s that dense patch of trees on the south side, right across from the entrance to Heritage Links Drive and
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
A visual reminder that dense, walkable development generates far more long-term value per acre than low-yield sprawl. This is central to any Wake Forest revenue-positive growth strategy. A Wake Forest
A symbolic visualization of town governance evolving from misalignment to seamless efficiency. As gears shift into sync, a radiant overlay represents the emergence of clarity, data-driven decision-making, and smart management.
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