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Whole Foods Not A Possible Replacement for Kroger

Looking in the windows of the old Kroger Supermarket in Wakefield Commons a few months ago, and it looked a lot like a scene out of a post-apocalyptic movie. The shelves were bare, but the signs all hung inside like the store could open for business the next day. Within weeks of the store closing [...]

March 2, 20122 CommentsRead More

Parade of Homes Kicks Off Today

October 1, 2011 Comments Off

The 46th Annual Parade of Homes kicks off today. A large number of the homes on the tour are in Heritage Wake Forest, and several others are scattered about Wake Forest and our neck of north Raleigh. The parade is a chance to tour homes that range in price from $250,000 to more than $2.5 [...]

Kids Triathlon @ Kerr YMCA

July 16, 2011 Comments Off

I know it’s late notice, but … The Kerr Family YMCA is hosting a Kid’s Triathlon on Sunday, July 17. Whether your child is a pro or has never raced before, children between the ages of 6-14 have a chance to challenge themselves in a swim, bike and run event. For more information, contact Brooke [...]

Wakefield High School Community Yard Sale

May 6, 2011 Comments Off

The Wakefield High School Community Yard Sale will be held on Saturday, May 7, 8 am to noon. DWF StaffThe staff at Destination Wake Forest is proud to bring you more generalized news and information from around Wake Forest, NC.More Posts – Website Follow Me:

New Dunkin’ Donuts Open on New Falls of Neuse Road

September 29, 2009 Comments Off

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The new Dunkin’ Donuts on New Falls of Neuse Road opened late last week in the small building behind Kerr Drug. It’s the only one with a decent drive from anywhere in Wake Forest, and most likely the closest one with a drive-through window.

Beware of changing traffic congestion during the morning commute hours.

Now This Little Part of America Can Run on Dunkin’, Too

June 17, 2009 Comments Off

Coming Soon! Dunkin' Donuts! Dunkin’ diehards in the area can rejoice. A new Dunkin’ Donuts is opening in Wakefield in the Food Lion plaza near Kerr Drug.

We got wind if this thanks to one our “tweeps”, sltrunzo (@sltrunzo). She exclaimed by tweet: “Hallelujah our Northern prayers answered – a Dunkin Donuts in North Raleigh/Wake Forest. I yipped in glee when I saw the sign!”

Stay tuned for word on whether it is open or if it will have a drive-through window. (We expect it will.)

Red Box just one perk of new Harris Teeter

May 30, 2009 Comments Off

Judging by the response we’re hearing around town, the new Harris Teeter has raised the level of supermarket shopping in the area. One commenter here was impressed with the fresh-made sushi.

Wakefield Harris Teeter opening today

May 27, 2009 1 Comment

The sign on Capital Blvd says May 27 is the opening date for the new Harris Teeter in Wakefield next to the new Rex Wellness Center off Forest Pines Drive. A member of the Wake Forest Deals Yahoo! group believes the store will

Relay for Life starts tomorrow

May 14, 2009 Comments Off

The Wake Forest-North Raleigh area’s Relay for Life opens tomorrow at 6 p.m. at Wakefield High School with a survivors dinner and continues all weekend. The relay is a fund-raiser for cancer research, and the money raised goes to the American Cancer Society.