The Oath Breakers
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 […]
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Preview: Inside the Jan. 6th Board of Commissioners Work Session
As Wake Forest enters 2026, the first Board of Commissioners (BOC) work session of the year serves as a critical junction for the town’s governance, infrastructure, and fiscal policy. Scheduled
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
The Invisible Line: How Your Address Shapes Services, Taxes, and Representation
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
Opinion, Town Government
The Noise vs. The Work: A Diagnosis of Our Local Divide
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.
Opinion, Town Government
The Firewall of Formality: Defending the Republic in the Backyard
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
Elections, News, Town Government
The Morning After: How Wake Forest’s New Board Just Reset the Agenda
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
News, Town Government
Wake Forest Resignation: The Architect of Consent Steps Down
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
Development & Growth, Infrastructure, News, Town Government
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
Community, Opinion, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
Liability vs. Legacy: The Real Reason We Lost the Parade
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
Community, News, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
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
Community, Opinion, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
More Than “Misinformation”: Why the Mayor’s Forum Failed to Restore Trust
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
News, Town Government
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
Community, News, Parks & Recreation, Town Government
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
News, Town Government
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
Development & Growth, Opinion, Town Government
Why a Daycare on Rogers Road Might Lower Your Taxes
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