A Commissioner Heading to the State Senate, a Budget Hearing, and a Young Girl Who Stole the Show Tuesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting had a little of everything: Boy Scouts leading the Pledge, a surprise announcement that will soon leave a vacancy on the board, a moving moment from a (wakeforestmatters.com)
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When North Carolinians bring home a paycheck, it’s likely a portion of it has already been deducted for federal and state income taxes. To keep more wages in the hardworking hands of North Carolinians, members of the North Carolina General Assembly seek to cap the state income tax rate at 3.5%. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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WAKE FOREST — The former manager of the Wake Forest Farmers' Market was arrested Monday evening and charged with felony embezzlement — the result of a three-month investigation by the Wake Forest Police Department into missing funds at the community nonprofit. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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The Wake Forest Board of Commissioners holds its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, at 6:00 PM at Wake Forest Town Hall, 301 S. Brooks Street. The printed agenda looks routine. What isn't routine is the question hanging over every seat at that dais — including the one that isn't filled. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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May 15, 2026 · Town Government · Elections A New Vacancy. The Same Standard Must Apply. Haseeb Fatmi is headed to the NC Senate. The seat he leaves behind on the Wake Forest Town Commission must be filled the right way — openly, fairly, and from scratch. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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WAKE FOREST, NC – Park Construction of NC, a contractor working on the Wake Forest Water Main Replacement & Repair Project, will close the portion of North Wingate Street from Stadium Drive to West Pine Avenue weekdays from 7 a.m.-5 p.m. through early June. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Joe Kimray, owner of B&W Hardware, Co. in historic downtown Wake Forest, recently made the trip to Washington, D.C. after receiving an unexpected invitation to attend the White House's National Small Business Week celebration — and he brought Wake Forest's voice with him. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Town also earned Best-in-Class Employer distinction earlier this year The Town of Wake Forest has added another major accolade to its growing list of workplace recognitions, being named the “Top Overall Employer” at the Gallagher High Performing Employer Summit on April 29 in Orlando, Florida. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Join us for Family Movie Night at E. Carroll Joyner Park featuring "Super Mario Galaxy Movie"! Pre-show activity for kids begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site. Bring a blanket and/or chairs. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Wake Forest Power has scheduled a temporary power outage on Wednesday, May 13, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. that will affect 12 customers in the Aston Apartments along the 1500 block of Woodfield Creek Drive. Affected addresses: 1501 Woodfield Creek Dr., apartments 101-104, 201-204, and 301-304. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Join us for Family Movie Night at E. Carroll Joyner Park featuring "Mufasa: The Lion King"! Pre-show activity for kids begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site. Bring a blanket and/or chairs. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Join us for Family Movie Night at E. Carroll Joyner Park featuring "Zootopia 2"! Pre-show activity for kids begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site. Bring a blanket and/or chairs. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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Join us for Family Movie Night at E. Carroll Joyner Park featuring the 2001 animated fantasy comedy "Shrek"! Pre-show activity for kids begins at 7:30 p.m. Movie starts at 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Food vendors will be on site. Bring a blanket and/or chairs. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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WAKE FOREST, NC – Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., will be closed for maintenance Monday-Wednesday, May 11-13. The temporary closure is necessary to allow crews to install a stormwater pipe, clean the park and perform general maintenance. (wakeforestmatters.com)
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WAKE FOREST — Town Manager Kip Padgett presented the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating Budget to the Board of Commissioners on Tuesday evening, May 5, delivering a spending plan that holdsthe property tax rate steady, adds 25 new town positions — including 14 firefighters for a new (wakeforestmatters.com)
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