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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.

Manhunt underway after two armed inmates escape Vance County Detention Center - By Justin Thompson | Wake Weekly
06/04/2026

Manhunt underway after two armed inmates escape Vance County Detention Center -
By Justin Thompson | Wake Weekly

Manhunt for two armed inmates who escaped Vance County jail; FBI joins search, $40K reward offered, public urged to call police and not approach.

Sheriff's Office investigates shots fired - For the Wake Weekly
06/04/2026

Sheriff's Office investigates shots fired -
For the Wake Weekly

Wake County deputies investigate Fayetteville Road altercation where a gunshot was heard; no one was shot, those involved are identified, and there is no known ...

Farley presents Order of the Tar Heel to Eddie Smith Jr. - For the Wake Weekly
06/04/2026

Farley presents Order of the Tar Heel to Eddie Smith Jr. -
For the Wake Weekly

NC Labor Commissioner Luke Farley awarded the Order of the Tar Heel to Grady-White Boats CEO Eddie Smith Jr. for contributions to North Carolina manufacturing, ...

Wake County Sheriff 's Office holding Drive for the Flame - For the Wake Weekly
06/04/2026

Wake County Sheriff 's Office holding Drive for the Flame -
For the Wake Weekly

Wake County Sheriff's Office hosts its third annual Drive for the Flame, a Law Enforcement Torch Run with exotic cars on June 6, raising over $14,000 for Specia...

Wilson - For Sale -
06/04/2026

Wilson - For Sale -

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Manhunt underway after two armed inmates escape Vance County Detention Center - By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakewe...
06/04/2026

Manhunt underway after two armed inmates escape Vance County Detention Center -
By Justin Thompson | [email protected] | 919-424-1780

Manhunt in Vance County as two armed, dangerous inmates escape detention center; FBI joins search, offers up to $40K reward, public urged not to approach.

Ask Rusty:Why Can’t I get a Lump Sum Death Benefit from my Wife? - By Russell Gloor
06/03/2026

Ask Rusty:
Why Can’t I get a Lump Sum Death Benefit from my Wife? -
By Russell Gloor

A widower is denied Social Security’s $255 death benefit because his late wife collected only a spousal benefit. Here’s when the lump-sum payment is actually av...

Wake Forest SWAT Team wins NC SWAT Competition - For the Wake Weekly
06/03/2026

Wake Forest SWAT Team wins NC SWAT Competition -
For the Wake Weekly

Wake Forest Police SWAT wins 2026 NC Justice Academy SWAT Competition, taking first in five of eight events and advancing to two national contests later this ye...

Joey McCrea Wiggins Park – formerly Taylor Street Park - set to open June 13 - For the Wake Weekly
06/03/2026

Joey McCrea Wiggins Park – formerly Taylor Street Park - set to open June 13 -
For the Wake Weekly

Wake Forest’s Joey McCrea Wiggins Park, with an accessible playground and upgraded sprayground, opens June 13, honoring Wake Forest native and former police off...

USDA announces improved support, reduced burdens and $60M in investments to support small meat and poultry plants - Fo...
06/03/2026

USDA announces improved support, reduced burdens and $60M in investments to support small meat and poultry plants -
For the Wake Weekly

USDA launches Small Processors Action Plan and opens $60M in grants to help small and very small meat and poultry plants reduce regulatory burdens, improve serv...

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