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Wake Forest Power customers to see electric rate increases in April & September
For the first time in two years and only the fourth time since 2008, Wake Forest Power (WFP) is raising electric rates. During Tuesday’s monthly meeting, the Board of Commissioners (BOC) voted...
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ARTS Wake Forest honored as NC Main Street Champion
ARTS Wake Forest was recognized last week as a North Carolina Main Street Champion during the 2023 NC Main Street Awards Conference in Statesville. The volunteer-based non-profit was one of 38...
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Wake Forest & The Loading Dock honored by NC Main Street
Wake Forest was one of nine communities to receive an award for excellence in downtown revitalization during the March 15 North Carolina Main Street Awards Ceremony in Statesville. Assistant Secretary...
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Town announces band lineup for 2023 Six Sundays in Spring, series begins with Beatles Tribute Band “Revolution” April 30
Wake Forest’s popular Six Sundays in Spring concert series will return to E. Carroll Joyner, 701 Harris Road, on consecutive Sundays from April 30 through June 4. Sponsored by the Town of Wake Forest...
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Registration continues for “Spring into Summer” Pickleball Tourney May 12-14
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department and the Wake Forest Pickleball Club will host the Wake Forest “Spring into Summer” Pickleball Tournament for players 12 and older...
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Police reveal top high-risk intersections in Wake Forest, urge drivers to be alert and slow down
The Wake Forest Police Department recently announced the top six high-risk intersections in Wake Forest based on the number of accidents (shown beside each intersection) that occurred in these areas...
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Living Rhythms African Drum Performance coming to Alston-Massenburg Center Saturday
Living Rhythms, a cultural arts company that provides hands-on programs in West African drumming and dancing, will offer a free performance Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Alston-Massenburg...
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Wake Forest Power seeks customer feedback via online survey
Wake Forest Power (WFP) is inviting its customers to share their thoughts and opinions on WFP programs and services by completing a brief survey. Available at https://bit.ly/WakeForestSurvey, the...
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Registration is underway for 50-Mile Walking Challenge
The Wake Forest Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources (PRCR) Department is expanding its “May Month of Fitness” to include the annual 50-Mile Walking Challenge. Residents (ages 11 and older) who...
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“Victims Vibe” podcast to begin airing April 14 on Next Door Radio
Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) Victim Advocate Carly Simonton will introduce a new weekly podcast on Next Door Radio ( nextdoorradio.com) Friday, April 14, at 10:15 a.m. “Victims Vibe – Tales of...
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Still time to nominate your favorite tree for 2023 Tree of the Year
The Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is celebrating Arbor Day this year by again offering a contest for tree lovers across Wake Forest. From now through Saturday, April 1, the UFD is accepting...
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WFPD introduces public comment portal
In 2018 the Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) received international accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. (CALEA). The accreditation verifies that...
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