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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.

More than 180 attend Best of the Best Winners Reveal Party
08/15/2025

More than 180 attend Best of the Best Winners Reveal Party

More than 180 community members gathered at the Renaissance Centre as the Wake Weekly revealed reader-voted “Best of the Best” winners across 198 categories, with results to be published in October.

PBS-NC: Defunded, not defeated
08/14/2025

PBS-NC: Defunded, not defeated

PBS-NC faces major budget cuts after the loss of federal and potential state funding, prompting staff reductions and programming changes, but leadership remains committed to serving North Carolina communities.

Turning down the temperature: How public meetings can be productive again
08/14/2025

Turning down the temperature: How public meetings can be productive again

Public meetings often turn tense and unproductive, but new approaches rooted in neuroscience and skilled facilitation can help foster respect, trust and constructive dialogue between officials and citizens.

The soap opera
08/14/2025

The soap opera

Reflecting on the legacy of “Guiding Light,” Lib Campbell draws parallels between the soap opera’s dramatic twists and today’s turbulent political climate, urging readers to seek hope and courage amid real-world chaos.

A ‘free’ federal program is blowing a hole in state budgets
08/14/2025

A ‘free’ federal program is blowing a hole in state budgets

The 340B Drug Pricing Program, meant to aid safety-net hospitals, is costing states billions in lost tax revenue and higher health care costs while benefiting large hospital systems more than low-income patients.

Wake County launches Community Capital competitive grant process
08/14/2025

Wake County launches Community Capital competitive grant process

Wake County is offering $7 million in grants for local nonprofits’ capital projects addressing urgent community needs. Applications are open now for initiatives supporting housing, healthcare, and more.

Rolesville Rams gear pp for 2025: Key players and tough schedule set stage for playoff push
08/14/2025

Rolesville Rams gear pp for 2025: Key players and tough schedule set stage for playoff push

The Rolesville Rams aim for a deep 2025 playoff run, led by standout players and facing a challenging schedule under coach Ranier Rackley. Can their talent and depth deliver a breakthrough season?

Wake Forest Touch-A-Truck lets kids explore police cars, fire engines and more this Saturday
08/14/2025

Wake Forest Touch-A-Truck lets kids explore police cars, fire engines and more this Saturday

Wake Forest’s Touch-A-Truck event lets kids explore emergency vehicles, meet first responders, and enjoy food this Saturday, with proceeds supporting Special Olympics North Carolina.

Wilson - Yard Sale
08/14/2025

Wilson - Yard Sale

Mega yard sale, Saturday, August 16, 7am 11am, including furniture, clothes, jewelry, shoes, kids toys, etc. 2219 Woodcroft Drive, Wilson, NC 27893

Wilson - Yard Sale
08/14/2025

Wilson - Yard Sale

Furniture, Dining Set, Patio Sets, Sofa, Tables, Leather Recliners, lots of household and holiday items, CDs, Cassettes, DVDs, VHS, and more...

Teacher selected for Fulbright program
08/13/2025

Teacher selected for Fulbright program

Elham Idris, a special education teacher at Rolesville Middle School, has been selected for the 2025–2026 Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Award, joining a global exchange and training program.

Franklin residents killed on flooded road
08/13/2025

Franklin residents killed on flooded road

Two Franklin County residents died after their car was swept away by flash flooding near Spring Hope, prompting a multi-agency rescue effort and renewed warnings about driving through floodwaters.

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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.