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Tumble Gym’s ‘B.A.T. Boys’ Teaches Accountability

Is anyone else out there annoyed by the prevailing sentiment that trophies for participation are actually…

Melissa Matthews of Wake Forest Wins Sabbatical Grant from IKEA

The votes are in, and Wake Forest resident Melissa Matthews won the IKEA Life Improvement…

Wake Forest Christmas Parade 2011 Photos

The annual Christmas Parade stepped off today at 1 p.m. on S. White Street in…

Traffic Alert For Tuesday and Wednesday

Update: All traffic lanes along Durham Road will remain open on Wednesday, Nov. 23.…

The New Wake Forest Power Bill Payment System

The New Wake Forest Power Bill Payment System

The online bill payment system for the Wake Forest Power is back up and running…

Arts

  • Wake Forest Arts’ 100 Under $100
  • WF-R High School Band Fund Raiser
  • Tree Sculpture Contest
  • RLT: Cinderella
  • BNC Artists Vendor Expo
  • Rocky Mount Exhibition Accepting Entries
  • Scrapel Hill Artist Deadline Coming Up Quick
  • Artist-in-Residence Sought in Clayton
  • Bright Star Children’s Theatre presents Jack’s Adventure in NC History
  • Only A Few Spots Left for “Business of Being an Artist”
  • Bud Light City Fest Concert Series – Only 2 Concerts Left!
  • Wine and Design Sponsors Out of the Darkness Walk

Tumble Gym’s ‘B.A.T. Boys’ Teaches Accountability

Is anyone else out there annoyed by the prevailing sentiment that trophies for participation are actually a good thing for our kids? The first time my oldest child received one, I thought it was cute.  She was 4 and overjoyed when her coach handed her a nice sized trophy at the end of the YMCA soccer…

Wake Forest Christmas Parade 2011 Photos

The annual Christmas Parade stepped off today at 1 p.m. on S. White Street in Downtown Wake Forest. Attendance was up this year over last year, which is due in part to the clear skies and mild temperatures compared to last year’s cold drizzle. Also last year the Wake Forest-Rolesville High School Cougars were playing…

‘Give Us an A’ Gets Kids $50 Savings Bonds

Wake Electric will be holding a drawing on January 20 for its “Give Us an A” program. The co-op will award 40 U.S. Savings Bonds for $50 each to area students who received at least one “A” (or its equivalent) on their report cards. Students in any grade in Durham, Franklin, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance…

Farmer’s Market Update for 11/22/2011

Wake Forest Thanksgiving Farmer's Market will be on Wednesday, November 23, from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the GC5 parking lot, 430 S. White Street, Wake Forest. Stop by and pick up your holiday treats. …

Farmer’s Market Update for 11/22/2011

The Importance of Inspections When Buying Older Properties

Older homes can be a delight to show, sell and own. They have such character and unique features. However, oftentimes older homes also have unique issues that must be thoroughly investigated. Asbestos siding or asbestos in pipe wrapping - Have you ever seen white, painted-on bandage-like wrapping around a pipe with a cotton candy-like insulation on the inside?…

Business

Residents Invited to February Wake Electric Advisory Council Meetings

Do you want to discuss recent energy legislation and electric utility issues that matter to you? Then join Wake Electric at one of its Member Advisory Committee (MAC) meetings in February. During these meetings, members will have the opportunity to…

Wake Electric Asks Residents to Help Prevent Copper Theft

Wake Electric Asks Residents to Help Prevent Copper Theft

North Carolina, like many states across the nation, is experiencing a surge in copper theft…

2011 Business Community Expo @ The Factory

2011 Business Community Expo @ The Factory

The Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce presents the 2011 Community Business Expo. The Expo…

All Occasion Venue Tour & Benefit Fashion Show

All Occasion Venue Tour & Benefit Fashion Show

Calling all brides, businesses, family and friends! Join us on a luxury party bus…

Government

Wake Forest Urban Forestry Board Soliciting Nominations for Green Medal Award

Wake Forest Urban Forestry Board Soliciting Nominations for Green Medal Award

The deadline is fast approaching to submit nomination forms for the Urban Forestry Board’s Green…

Tickets Available for Mayor Jones’ State of the Town Address

Tickets Available for Mayor Jones’ State of the Town Address

Mayor Vivian Jones will deliver her 2012 State of the Town Address on Monday, Feb.…

Tips for Protecting Your Home this Holiday Season

Decorating homes and businesses is a long-standing tradition around the holiday season. Unfortunately, these same…

Parks and Recreation Open House Jan. 20

Parks and Recreation Open House Jan. 20

The Wake Forest Parks and Recreation Department will host a special open house on Friday, Jan. 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Flaherty Park Community Center, 1226 N. White St. Area residents are invited to attend and meet…

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