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Wake Forest Resident Robert Whitehead Recognized With the SAR Liberty Medal

Wake Forest Resident Robert Whitehead Recognized With the SAR Liberty Medal

Raleigh SAR Chapter Member Receives Medal for Service to New Members Sons of the American Revolution members are the lifeblood of the organization. On August 20, the Sons of the American Revolution recognized Wake Forest resident and SAR Chapter Registrar Robert Whitehead with the award of the SAR Liberty Medal for his tireless work reviewing and preparing documentation for new applicants to the…

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Wake Forest Fire Department Opens New Escape Garden

Wake Forest Fire Department Opens New Escape Garden

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will host a heart-felt dedication service for the new Wake Forest Firefighters Memorial Garden at Fire Station #1 on Friday, June 17, at 10 a.m. The station is located at 420 Elm Avenue, and the Memorial Garden is situated at the corner of Elm and South Franklin Street. The dedication service will include brief remarks by Fire Chief Ron Early and the…

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How to Best Plan Your Moving Day

How to Best Plan Your Moving Day

Moving can always be a stressful experience, especially if you don’t do it often. This is why you might want to consider planning and preparing. Knowing what you’re doing and how you’re going to do it can often help to take away the stress from the situation and make you feel more in control. This article aims to help you prepare properly for an upcoming move. Be Meticulous The key to creating a…

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Wake Forest Murderer Arrested

Wake Forest Murderer Arrested

Following a 19-month investigation, Wake Forest Police have arrested and charged Christopher Mitchell Chavis, 1810 Avent Ridge Road, Raleigh, in connection with the July 2020 death of Kristen Caudle. Caudle, who was in a relationship with Chavis, was found dead at her residence along the 400 block of Shannonford Court on July 20, 2020. Chavis is being held in the Wake County Detention Center. The…

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Crash on White Street

Crash on White Street

A single-car accident had closed all lanes along the portion of North White Street from Juniper Avenue to Spring Street. All is ok now and traffic is flowing.

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Come to the 100th Year Wake Forest Fire Department Celebration

Come to the 100th Year Wake Forest Fire Department Celebration

If you can make it to the celebration you can get free hot dogs! Celebration agenda Unveiling & raising of the new centential flag at Wake Forest Town Hall.Open house at Fire Station #1 at 420 Elm Avenue.Free Hot Dogs.Tours of the fire station.Showcase of photos, equipment, and other Fire Department memorabilia.

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Free Hot Dogs Coming for Wake Forest Residents

Free Hot Dogs Coming for Wake Forest Residents

The Wake Forest Fire Department (WFFD) will commence its year-long Centennial Celebration with a special flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. The commemoration will take place in Town Hall’s Centennial Plaza, 301 S. Brooks St. The highlight of the ceremony promises to be the unveiling and installation of the fire department’s new centennial flag by members of the WFFD Honor…

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Time for the Delicious Fire Department Fish Fry

Time for the Delicious Fire Department Fish Fry

The Wake Forest Fire Department will again host the community celebrated fish fry. But this year you won’t have a chance to sit at long tables and have long conversations with friends. The pandemic changed that. But as all good firefighters do, the Wake Forest Fire Department has adapted to the pandemic situation and overcome it by making this year’s tasty fish fry a drive-thru event. Healthy,…

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March 16, 2015 - Wake Forest Police Mugshots & Crime Map

March 16, 2015 – Wake Forest Police Mugshots & Crime Map

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The individuals shown have not been proven guilty at the time of posting the information on this website. Mugshots only demonstrate an arrest, not conviction.

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The information here is from public law enforcement sources. All information posted to the Wake Forest News site is data gathered…

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Wake Forest Development and Planning Update - March 17, 2015

Wake Forest Development and Planning Update – March 17, 2015

As part of my ongoing coverage of Wake Forest development plans under review and planning actions, here is another. You can find all past stories, here.

The Town of Wake Forest has a very professional and talented staff that handles these issues. If you have any questions regarding any of the information below, I’m sure they would be happy to answer your questions. You can contact the Town here.

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Wake Forest Job Opening - Optometric Technician - MyEyeDr. - Wake Forest, NC

Wake Forest Job Opening – Optometric Technician – MyEyeDr. – Wake Forest, NC

The following job was just posted in the Wake Forest area. We wish you luck if you decide to apply.

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARYThe Optometric Technician works among a team of dedicated associates to deliver an outstanding patient care experience to each individual who visits the retail office. Optometric Technicians obtain health histories, administer preliminary tests and/or special tests…

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Wake Forest Fore Department Response Photos March 13-15, 2015

Wake Forest Fore Department Response Photos March 13-15, 2015

You have to just be in awe of the wonderful job the Wake Forest Fire Department does. You can follow their dispatch calls on our Facebook page and listen to the live Wake Forest scanner, here.

March 13, 2015 – Van Burns Next To Home

A van burned close to two homes on Trammel Ct Friday morning. Engine #1 arrived to find the van fully involved with fire and quickly extinguished the blaze before the…

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Wake Forest Job Opening - Rosati's Pizza Pub

Wake Forest Job Opening – Rosati’s Pizza Pub

The following job was just posted in the Wake Forest area. We wish you luck if you decide to apply.

Job Description: Rosati’s Pizza Pub of Wake Forest is taking applications for several positions. Front of house, kitchen and delivery. Dependability is a requirement, as well as good communication skills with customers and co-workers. Hours available will be discussed on an individual basis. Our…

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Wake Forest Job Opening - Experienced Carpenter Needed ASAP

Wake Forest Job Opening – Experienced Carpenter Needed ASAP

The following job was just posted in the Wake Forest area. We wish you luck if you decide to apply.

Job Description: Looking for one more person for my crew. The right person will have reliable transportation and experience with remodeling and trim work. In addition, the right person will also be able to help others on the team finish boxing and siding projects. Basic hand tools necessary. Please…

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Lowest Wake Forest Gas Prices for March 17, 2015

Lowest Wake Forest Gas Prices for March 17, 2015

Here is the latest data we have on the lowest gas prices in Wake Forest as reported by others.

$ 2.24 Murphy USA — 2120 S Main St near Capital Blvd $ 2.25 NK Food Mart — 325 E Roosevelt Ave and N Taylor St $ 2.25 Sheetz — 1895 S Franklin S and Rogers Rd $ 2.25 BP — 12305 Capital Blvd and Wake Union Church Rd $ 2.25 BP — 12305 Capital Blvd and Wake Union Church Rd Visit…

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Wake Forest Job Opening - Housekeeper for Family of 4

Wake Forest Job Opening – Housekeeper for Family of 4

The following job was just posted in the Wake Forest area. We wish you luck if you decide to apply.

Job Description: Our family of 4 is looking for a part time housekeeper. The hours are flexible but must be able to work during the weekday- no evenings or weekends. We prefer MWF mornings but may be somewhat flexible. Duties to include general house keeping: straightening, cleaning: kitchens,…

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A Random Wake Forest Photo: sleepy

A Random Wake Forest Photo: sleepy

sleepy Image by Soggy6 Joyner Park, Wake Forest, NC — Day 17 of 45

This is just some totally random Wake Forest, NC photo for you to enjoy that was shared by the photographer linked above.

We are sharing it here just to let you luxuriate in whatever memory or emotion it may bring to mind.

And since beauty and enjoyment are in the eye of the beholder, only you can decide if you enjoyed it.

Not…

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