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Sticks and stones and ... assassination attempts?
11/02/2024

Sticks and stones and ... assassination attempts?

Ryan Wesley Routh “believed the rhetoric of Biden and Harris, and he acted on it,” Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview after Routh was caught apparently lying in wait for, and with ill intentions toward, the former president. “Their rhetoric is causing me to be shot at ...” Well, no, f...

Nothing really new about devices’ ‘active listening’
11/02/2024

Nothing really new about devices’ ‘active listening’

How many times have you casually mentioned buying, say, new curtains to your spouse, then found yourself bombarded with ads for window treatments the next time you opened a new browser tab on your computer? How many times has that kind of thing left you assuming that your phone, smart speaker, etc.....

Early voting reminders as Wake County sets new record turnout
11/02/2024

Early voting reminders as Wake County sets new record turnout

One week into the early voting period, the Board of Elections is sharing important reminders for voters heading to the polls. The N.C. State Board of Elections recently shared this news release outlining 12 lessons from the first few days of early voting. “We have seen record-breaking turnout so f...

Longtime Wake Weekly columnist McCamy dies
11/01/2024

Longtime Wake Weekly columnist McCamy dies

Jean McCamy, a former longtime Wake Weekly columnist, died this week. She was 86. In addition to the many wonderful columns she contributed to the paper for more than thirty years, McCamy was an artist and photographer. Her work was featured in galleries around Wake County. McCamy’s observations a...

Why college ROI matters
11/01/2024

Why college ROI matters

The University of North Carolina system enrolled more students this fall — about 248,000 — than ever before. But continued growth is far from ordained. Indeed, as America’s college-age population levels off and then begins to decline over the next decade, many institutions will see enrollment ...

Lower taxes do attract key leaders
11/01/2024

Lower taxes do attract key leaders

When Democrats attack pro-growth tax reform as “trickle-down economics,” I can understand their rhetorical intent. But the charge is silly on multiple levels — including the fact that every Democrat who ever serves in state or local office spends much time and effort trying to recruit business...

Revisiting the war on terror
10/31/2024

Revisiting the war on terror

In September 2001, After the attack on the World Trade Center, I wrote the following in this column and now offer it again as it speaks to today’s challenges: War. War. War. What is it about this word that excites us, that unifies us, that puts aside at least for a moment our selfish preoccupation...

Knightdale hosts annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run
10/31/2024

Knightdale hosts annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run

The town of Knightdale hosted its annual Live Like Ryan Memorial 5K Run Oct. 19 at Knightdale Station Park. The event was held in honor of fallen officer Ryan Hayworth, who was killed in the line of duty Oct.17, 2021. This is the third year that Knightdale has held the 5K memorial run, which is alwa...

Lower plans to lead through listening as planning director
10/31/2024

Lower plans to lead through listening as planning director

The town of Zebulon announced this week that Matt Lower will serve as the town’s new planning director. Lower, of Apex, comes to Zebulon from Horace, North Dakota, where he helped the town navigate a period of tremendous growth. Lower’s childhood spent in fast-growing Apex and recent professiona...

Books & Smiles teaches kids the three Bs before bedtime
10/31/2024

Books & Smiles teaches kids the three Bs before bedtime

With Halloween just days away, Wake County Public Health and Wake County Public Libraries are teaming up to help kids protect their teeth from all those sweet treats by bringing back the popular Books & Smiles storytime series —a fun and educational program designed to promote healthy bedtime rout...

You Decide: Is economic growth spreading in North Carolina?
10/30/2024

You Decide: Is economic growth spreading in North Carolina?

North Carolina’s economy has been a powerhouse of growth in recent decades. The state has been recognized by several organizations as one of the top places for economic development. North Carolina has a track record of luring top firms, especially in industries that are leading in both the nationa...

Davin Vann named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List
10/30/2024

Davin Vann named to Chuck Bednarik Award Watch List

On Monday, Aug. 12, North Carolina State University senior defensive end Davin Vann was named to the Chuck Bednarik Award Preseason Watch list. The Chuck Bednarik Award is presented to the college defensive player of the year as judged by Maxwell Football Club. The defensive end announced in early J...

Jones new executive director at Urban Ministries of Wake County
10/29/2024

Jones new executive director at Urban Ministries of Wake County

Urban Ministries of Wake County has appointed Donyell ‘DJ’ Jones as its new executive director. UMWC is a local nonprofit meeting basic needs for food, housing, and medical care among our neighbors in need. After a thoughtful and thorough search process, Jones has been selected to lead the organ...

Best way to counter ‘bad AI’ is ‘good AI,’ not none at all
10/29/2024

Best way to counter ‘bad AI’ is ‘good AI,’ not none at all

Could terrorists or other bad actors use artificial intelligence to create a deadly pandemic? Scientists at Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology conducted an experiment to find out last year. Researchers asked a group of students, none of whom had specialized training in the life sc...

Scary question: Does America spend more on elections or Halloween candy?
10/29/2024

Scary question: Does America spend more on elections or Halloween candy?

October will be a wild, wacky ride in America. Not only is it a presidential election year, but American consumers are already preparing their Halloween decorations, costumes and enough candy to sweetly forget about the impending political storm. From The Donald to Taylor Swift to cackling Kamala, 2...

Northern Wake Senior Center to host Town Hall meeting Thursday with HHS deputy secretary
10/28/2024

Northern Wake Senior Center to host Town Hall meeting Thursday with HHS deputy secretary

The Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave., will host a Town Hall meeting with Andrea Palm, deputy secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Sept. 26 from 12:15-1:15 p.m. Free and open to all community members, the meeting will address prescription drug prices for Americans...

Preview: Wake Forest and Rolesville volleyball face off with No. 4 seed on the line
10/28/2024

Preview: Wake Forest and Rolesville volleyball face off with No. 4 seed on the line

On Oct. 14, the Wake Forest High School Cougars volleyball team will host the Rolesville Rams for their regular season finales. The matchup between the Cougars and Rams is significant as the winner will finish at No. 4 in the Northern Atlantic 4A while the loser finishes in the No. 5 spot. Wake Fore...

It’s (still) the economy, stupid
10/28/2024

It’s (still) the economy, stupid

A large sign was prominently displayed at campaign headquarters with big, bold letters: “It’s the economy, stupid.” James Carville, one of Bill Clinton’s primary advisers, wanted all to stay focused on the primary issue in the 1992 election. Voters say this is the main issue in 2024. Polls r...

Ghost walk tours return to downtown Wake Forest Sept. 26-Oct. 31
10/27/2024

Ghost walk tours return to downtown Wake Forest Sept. 26-Oct. 31

If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall, then don’t miss the Spirits of Wake Forest ghost walk tours in downtown Wake Forest. Now in its fifth year, Spirits of Wake Forest is presented by Wake Forest Downtown (WFD), Inc., in partnership with Firebox Theatre Company. Downtown...

Would-be censors peddle yet another election meddle
10/27/2024

Would-be censors peddle yet another election meddle

In early September, the U.S. Department of Justice announced criminal charges against two employees of RT (formerly Russia Today), alleging that the state media outlet “orchestrated a massive scheme to influence the American public by secretly planting and financing a content creation company on U...

Local high school football week four roundup
10/27/2024

Local high school football week four roundup

Rolesville takes overtime victory On Sept. 13, Rolesville took on Cardinal Gibbons in a road game matchup. Rolesville came into the game 2-1 and coming off a 52-0 shutout over East Wake. The Rams and Crusaders game went to overtime, being decided by a game-winning field goal. Rams kicker Riley Danie...

Wake County names new Housing Affordability director
10/26/2024

Wake County names new Housing Affordability director

After a nationwide search, Wake County is proud to announce that the ideal candidate to lead its Housing Affordability and Community Revitalization Department is found within its own ranks. Morgan Mansa, who has served as the department’s deputy director of programs for the past year, has been nam...

Raleigh Water responding to water main break along North Main Street/US 1A
10/26/2024

Raleigh Water responding to water main break along North Main Street/US 1A

A water main has ruptured along the 500 block of North Main Street/US 1A. Town officials said it is unclear what caused the main to rupture, and there is no word on how many water customers have been impacted. Southbound North Main Street/US 1A is closed from West Cedar Avenue to West Juniper Avenue...

A penny for your thoughts
10/26/2024

A penny for your thoughts

A penny for your thoughts. Put your two cents in. It turns out that these pennies and cents are costing Americans millions of dollars every year. New York Times Magazine writer Caity Weaver, writing in the Aug. 9 edition, shocked readers by asserting, “I was disappointed to learn, recently, that t...

New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence on pace for NFL history
10/26/2024

New York Giants nose tackle Dexter Lawrence on pace for NFL history

Former Wake Forest Cougar and current New York Giant, Dexter "Sexy Dexy" Lawrence is off to an incredible start and on pace to set history. Lawrence has been the best nose tackle in the league since 2022 and only keeps climbing the ladder of best NFL defensive players. In just five games Lawrence ha...

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Bravo to Wake Forest Parks and Recreation staff, law enforcement officials and all who had a hand in pulling off this year’s Fireworks Spectacular at Heritage High School. Happy Fourth!

Chapel Hill, ladies and gentlemen.

Outstanding performance by An Gorta Mor at The Yacht Club tonight!

Members of the pipe and drum band An Gorta Mor, The Great Hunger, practice at the American Legion in Wake Forest on Wednesday. Come hear them play at the North Raleigh Hibernian Irish Pub on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. and The Yacht Club in Youngsville at 6 p.m.

Wendell candidate forum

Wake Forest voter forum at the Renaissance Center

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National Day of Prayer is concelebrated now, in Centennial Square in Wake Forest. Several public servants, residents and local business people participated, hearing prayer and music offered for many private and public intentions. -MLN

Djembe drummer Eugene Taylor is warming up the light crowd an hour before the Wake Forest Christmas Parade is to begin. The rain has kept a lot away, but it’s let up, and folks are starting to head downtown now. -DaveL

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