Town of Wake Forest Coverage

Wake Forest to open new $1.5M inclusive playground

The Holding Park Inclusive Playground was designed for children of all abilities with wheelchair accessible entrances, rides and slides and a mix of sensory-rich play experiences.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Father, daughter beekeepers allowed to expand after dispute with Wake Forest

A honey of a controversy between a family and the Town of Wake Forest is now resolved. That's after a disagreement over honeybee hives and land use issues.

Man killed in wrong-way crash in Wake Forest; woman charged with DWI

Waleed Mohamed Abdelsattar died in the three-car crash. Kristen Hellier is facing charges of DWI and felony death by motor vehicle.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kickoff

The Wake Forest Cares Holiday Kick-off is Saturday, Nov. 18.The community celebration opens up a donation drive to support initiatives to benefit people in Wake Forest.

New cameras help Wake Forest police find stolen vehicles

Wake Forest is joining the list of departments using Flock license plate readers, which includes Raleigh, Knightdale and Garner.

New cameras help Wake Forest police find 3 stolen cars in 24 hours

The town of Wake Forest is joining the list of departments using Flock license plate readers, which includes Raleigh, Knightdale and Garner.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Crash in Wake Forest partially closes Durham Road

The cause of the crash is unknown and both drivers were taken to the hospital, according to authorities.

The Town of Wake Forest

Take a tour of the town of Wake Forest, "where quaint meets cool." Get a taste, literally, of everything you can enjoy just a short drive from anywhere.

Out & About TV: September 2023

This month, meet adorable red pandas from the Greensboro Science Center, sample meats at O'Quinn's Butcher Shop, explore the town of Wake Forest and check out interior design store Furnish. We also look inside Drive Shack, the North Carolina Symphony and Raleigh's largest free bluegrass festival.

At least 17 car break-ins reported overnight in Wake Forest, guns and valuables stolen

Wake Forest Police are again urging residents not to leave valuable items and weapons in their vehicles after a rash of car break-ins occurred overnight.

Wake Forest: Where Quaint Meets Cool

If you haven't been to Wake Forest lately, it's time to experience what this vibrant and growing town has to offer.

Nancy Pekarek

Family of man who died inside his home is suing town of Wake Forest, police department and officer for negligence

The family of a man who died inside his home two years ago is suing the town of Wake Forest, the police department and an officer.

Chelsea Donovan, WRAL reporter

More than 800 people sign petition to urge town of Wake Forest to protect forestland in Joyner Park from development

A developer wants to rezone the 68 acres of land on Harris Road across from Joyner Park to build more than 230 homes and townhomes.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

Petition urges town of Wake Forest to protect forestland from development

More than 800 people have signed on to a petition against a proposed rezoning of Joyner Park.

Wake Forest gives a boost to Research Triangle’s life sciences appeal

A partnership between Wake Forest Business & Industry Partnership & Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary brings an exciting development to the Research Triangle.

$58 million grant to pay for rail line from Raleigh to Richmond, Virginia

The proposed 162-mile rail line between Raleigh and Richmond, Virginia, would make stops in several towns in the Triangle.

Matt Talhelm, WRAL reporter

U.S. 1 in Wake Forest reopens after tractor-trailer crash

U.S. Highway 1 in Wake Forest was closed for about three hours near Stadium Drive after tractor-trailer overturned there Monday morning.

5 new developments in downtown Wake Forest

The former SunTrust building site, Loading Dock Wake Forest, the Retreat at Renaissance, Powerhouse Row, and the 535 S. White Street Warehouse are all developed or underway in Downtown Wake Forest. 

Wake Forest fire department answers the call 700 miles away to help feed Hurricane Ida victims

One local fire department flew 20 hours in three days to help people in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida.

Rosalia Fodera, WRAL reporter

Wake Forest continues to prove itself as a tech progressive community with introduction of TING Internet

With world-renowned institutions like the Wireless Research Center, Wake Forest has been on the cutting edge for years. As the town expands its fiber optic network with TING Internet, it continues to prove itself as a tech progressive community. 

Wake Forest businesses team up to give back to food pantry

Eight Wake Forest restaurants and bars are teaming up to give back to the Tri-Area Ministry Food Pantry.

Kathy Hanrahan, Out and About editor

Raleigh, Wake Forest plan Independence Day fireworks celebrations

Another sign North Carolina is on the rebound from the pandemic - one Triangle town is bringing back one of summer's most looked-forward to gatherings.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter & Keely Arthur, WRAL reporter

Wake Forest announces return of in-person summer gatherings

The Town of Wake Forest announced that people will be allowed to gather at events such as the July 4th celebration this year.

'I'm tearing up,' Wake Forest Renaissance Centre excited for in-person concerts again

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is hosting an in-person concert on Friday night, bringing joy to staff and attendees looking for normalcy during the pandemic.

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Wake Forest venue thrilled to host in-person show again

The Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is hosting an in-person concert on Friday night, bringing joy to staff and attendees looking for normalcy during the pandemic.