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Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off returns to downtown Nov. 1
Help Wake Forest ring in the holiday season and launch the annual holiday donation drive during the Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off Nov. 16. Free and open to everyone, this family-friendly celebration is scheduled from noon-4 p.m. in downtown Wake Forest. The Holiday Kick-off will offer a slew of activities and attractions the entire family can enjoy, including the Carolina Hurricanes Storm Tour and Slapshot Booth, Snow Axe […] The post Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off returns to downtown Nov. 1 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Ailey Young House Heritage Site/Northeast Gateway Park Open House Oct. 24
The town of Wake Forest is in the process of developing a conceptual site plan for a new park in the Northeast Community anchored by the Ailey Young House, 400 N. White St. Community input will be the cornerstone of the effort to produce a concept plan that respects the unique history of the site, celebrates the rich history of […] The post Ailey Young House Heritage Site/Northeast Gateway Park Open House Oct. 24 first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sheriff’s office seeks man who fled from deputies
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a man who ran from deputies. Deputies were attempting to serve 49-year-old Kevin Nichols with an arrest warrant when he ran from the home on Graham Newton Road. Nichols is a white male, approximately 6’2” with brown hair and hazel eyes, and was last seen wearing blue jeans and a grey […] The post Sheriff’s office seeks man who fled from deputies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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 and turns-of-phrase—which were sometimes funny, sometimes sad, but always insightful—are preserved in […] The post Longtime Wake Weekly columnist McCamy dies first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Body found in Zebulon pond believed man reported missing
The Zebulon Police Department said Monday it believes it has recovered the body of Kareem Shabazz in Weaver’s Pond. “We’re saddened to announce that we believe the body recovered in the Weaver’s Pond neighborhood belongs to Kareem Shabazz,” the police department said in a statement on its Facebook page late Monday afternoon. “We have made this determination based on appearance […] The post Body found in Zebulon pond believed man reported missing first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Community concert to raise money for ALS, hungry families
An upcoming benefit concert in Wake Forest will feature live music, food and drinks, and a silent auction—all to raise money for ALS research and a local food insecurity organization. Music and a Mission came about through the efforts of Marv Baker, his wife, and a team of about a dozen friends from Wake Forest Presbyterian Church. Baker decided to […] The post Community concert to raise money for ALS, hungry families first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Flower show excites attendees in Wake Forest
Hundreds showed up to the Wake Forest Flower Club’s Autumn Art and Plant Festival Saturday afternoon, leaving with plants, crafts, and additional knowledge on botany. The event featured more than two dozen vendors. Attendees had the chance to buy a plethora of flowers, plants, and bulbs. Those with an eye turned toward crafts left with stained glass creations, handmade wooden […] The post Flower show excites attendees in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
My 2024 election prediction and reasoning
The last few weeks (sometimes the last few months) of a presidential election cycle always leave me feeling somewhat burned out. As a political columnist, I prefer to focus on events, policy and principles rather than on the horse race. I’m really not very invested in which “major-party” politician lies convincingly enough, to enough voters, to get hold of the […] The post My 2024 election prediction and reasoning first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Missing juvenile located
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office reported Monday afternoon that a missing juvenile had been located. WCSO had asked for the public’s assistance in locating 16-year-old Isabella Jackson, who had been last seen Oct. 19 in the Wake Forest/Rolesville area. The post Missing juvenile located first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Trio of local high school volleyball teams to play in state tournament
Oct. 22 kicks off the 2024 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A Volleyball State Playoff tournament. Three local high school teams, No. 14 Heritage, No. 23 Wake Forest and No. 25 Wakefield Wake Forest will take part in the opening round. A look at the Huskies Heritage finished No. 2 in the conference in both overall record (17-6) […] The post Trio of local high school volleyball teams to play in state tournament first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
North Carolina is a state in play
As we enter the final weeks of the 2024 campaign, here’s the state of play: North Carolina is a state in play. The latest Carolina Journal Poll has Donald Trump leading Kamala Harris by an insignificant six-tenths of a percentage point. No surprise there. Our presidential contests have been tightly contested for the better part of two decades, with Trump […] The post North Carolina is a state in play first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Vehicle-pedestrian crash closes Ligon Mill Road
A vehicle crash involving a pedestrian has closed Ligon Mill Road at Reynolds Mill Road. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use an alternate route. Emergency personnel are on the scene. There is no word on the extent of the pedestrian’s injuries. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The post Vehicle-pedestrian crash closes Ligon Mill Road first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Lane closure slated for North Main Street/US 1A in Wake Forest
During the week of Oct. 21, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day, Brinley’s Grading Service Inc., a contractor working at the future Morris Subdivision, will reduce to one lane with intermittent two-way traffic the portion of North Main Street/US 1A from Kullana Lane to Lake Forest Road. The temporary lane closure is necessary to allow crews to widen and excavate […] The post Lane closure slated for North Main Street/US 1A in Wake Forest first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NEPA prevails in historic case
Proponents of common-sense immigration reform won a rare but crucial victory when District Court Judge Trevor McFadden ruled that the Center for Immigration Studies’ lawsuit, Massachusetts Coalition for Immigration Reform et al vs. Department of Homeland Security et al, can proceed. At issue is the Biden-Harris White House administration’s — as well as past administrations’ — abject failure to conduct […] The post NEPA prevails in historic case first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Oct. 17 NAC-6 men’s soccer roundup
On Oct. 17, all six Northern Atlantic 4A (NAC-6) volleyball teams faced off. The three matchups of the day were Wakefield versus Millbrook, Wake Forest versus Heritage and Rolesville versus Knightdale. Wakefield versus Millbrook The Millbrook picked up what is likely to be the most surprising win of the day, downing Wakefield 2-1. The Wolverines entered the match 15-2 overall […] The post Oct. 17 NAC-6 men’s soccer roundup first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Preview: Wake Forest football hosts Heritage in crucial matchup
On Oct. 18, Wake Forest High School football hosts Heritage in one of the biggest regular season matchups in the year among Northern Athletic 4a Conference (Nac-6) play. Wake Forest and Heritage have a long rivalry and remain likely the biggest rivalry in the NAC-6. The matchup is also important in the NAC-6 standings. Wake Forest, who are 2-0 in […] The post Preview: Wake Forest football hosts Heritage in crucial matchup first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Basketball greats Thompson, Ford to host East Wake alumni fundraiser
A pair of Triangle basketball legends will host East Wake High School’s annual alumni scholarship fundraiser in November, the school’s alumni association announced. David Thompson and Phil Ford will co-host the event, which is scheduled to take place on Nov. 7 at the Barn at King Hill Farm in Knightdale. “We are absolutely honored to have Phil and David to […] The post Basketball greats Thompson, Ford to host East Wake alumni fundraiser first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Thomas addresses housing affordability
Editor’s note: This is the first in a two-part series. The Wake Weekly plans to run an article next week on candidate Jacob Arthur’s views on this topic. Wake County Board of Commissioners Chair Shinica Thomas has called for a multi-pronged approach to addressing the challenge of housing affordability in the county. “Wake County is facing enormous pressures on our […] The post Thomas addresses housing affordability first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Novonesis employees raise $43K for Safe Space of Louisburg
The annual Novonesis President’s Cup Golf Tournament was held Oct. 14 at the Heritage Golf Club in Wake Forest. More than 80 Novonesis employees and sponsors participated, raising $43,000 for Safe Space of Louisburg. With support from the President’s Cup, the organization will be able to install a privacy fence around the shelter, purchase education materials, and cover the cost […] The post Novonesis employees raise $43K for Safe Space of Louisburg first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Zebulon Police seek missing person in Weavers Pond Neighborhood
The Zebulon Police Department is currently engaging in a missing person search in and around the Weaver’s Pond neighborhood in Zebulon to locate Kareem Shabazz. Shabazz was last seen Oct. 15, around 2 p.m. doing car detailing work in the Weaver’s Pond townhomes. He left on foot and it is not known which direction or where he was walking to at […] The post Zebulon Police seek missing person in Weavers Pond Neighborhood first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
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