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Since 1947, The Wake Weekly has been reporting the news from Wake Forest and beyond. Today we continue to focus on this regional center along with the towns of Youngsville, Rolesville, Wendell, Zebulon and Knightdale.

Wake County hosts special screening of documentary by local filmmaker
10/30/2025

Wake County hosts special screening of documentary by local filmmaker

Wake County will host a free screening of “Refabricate,” a local documentary on sustainable fashion, at Marbles Kids Museum on Nov. 18, followed by a panel discussion with experts and filmmakers.

AG advises parents to be aware of THC-infused Halloween candies
10/30/2025

AG advises parents to be aware of THC-infused Halloween candies

Attorney General Jeff Jackson urges parents to check Halloween candy for unregulated THC-infused products that resemble popular treats, warning of potential health risks for children.

State Farm reports more vandalism on previous Halloween
10/30/2025

State Farm reports more vandalism on previous Halloween

State Farm reports auto vandalism claims rise nearly 27% on Halloween compared to the rest of October, urging homeowners and drivers to take extra precautions to protect property and stay safe.

Wake County Bridge to Home program helps thousands secure stable housing
10/30/2025

Wake County Bridge to Home program helps thousands secure stable housing

Wake County’s Bridge to Home program has helped over 3,300 people secure permanent housing since 2021, using targeted investment and partnerships to make homelessness rare and brief.

Wilson - Yard Sale
10/30/2025

Wilson - Yard Sale

Yard Sale at 4251 Georgetown Dr., 7am till Noon, Saturday, Nov. 1 Clothes, Handbags, Household and Kitchen Items, Appliances, Seasonal Decorations, and much much more.

Bailey - Big Yard Sale
10/30/2025

Bailey - Big Yard Sale

Big yard sale at 6600 E Main St. Bailey NC, 27807 on 11/1 and 11/2 starting at 8AM. We have trinket's, funiture, clothing, & much more. Hope to see you there.

The 6 most powerful people in North Carolina
10/30/2025

The 6 most powerful people in North Carolina

A look at the six most powerful figures shaping North Carolina politics today, highlighting their influence and backgrounds — and the shifting dynamics within state government.

North Carolina still isn’t very urban
10/30/2025

North Carolina still isn’t very urban

The vast majority of North Carolinians live in suburbs, exurbs and towns. Most will never live in urban cores. They don’t want to. Indeed, an increasing number don’t want to work in downtowns, either.

America is sleepwalking
10/30/2025

America is sleepwalking

Smart people are beginning to say autocracy is already here. However much you might want to sleepwalk through it, you will be affected in ways that will become increasingly hard to ignore.

Trump’s crypto pardons: Good start, keep going
10/30/2025

Trump’s crypto pardons: Good start, keep going

President Trump should pardon, commute the sentences of and direct the DOJ to refrain from persecuting the people changing money for the better.

Finch named town of Zebulon’s communications manager
10/29/2025

Finch named town of Zebulon’s communications manager

Heather Louise Finch, with extensive experience in communications and community engagement, has been named the new communications manager for the town of Zebulon, officials announced Monday.

Downtime roundup: Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Flaherty Park Community Center Nov. 1
10/29/2025

Downtime roundup: Comic Book & Toy Expo returns to Flaherty Park Community Center Nov. 1

Comic fans, music lovers, and art enthusiasts can enjoy expos, concerts, and exhibits in Wake Forest this November, plus get updates on the town’s new skate park plans and community fundraisers.

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Since 1947, the award-winning Wake Weekly has been serving up all the relentlessly local news and information from Wake Forest, Rolesville, Franklinton, Zebulon, Wendell and Knightdale communities and beyond.