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Area Christmas parades the next few weeks
Zebulon Date and time: Sunday, Dec. 1, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Downtown Zebulon. The parade will begin at the Zebulon Community Center, travel through downtown on Arendell Avenue, then left … more
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Contributed photo by Wegmans
Blasting begins at future Wegmans site
WAKE FOREST — East Coast Drilling & Blasting Inc. on Monday is slated to begin blasting and excavation operations on the site of the future Wegmans. The store will be situated on the … more
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New WakeMed facility to be built in Wendell Falls
WENDELL — Clairemont Communications, a marketing firm for the Wendell Falls community in eastern Wake County, announced last week that WakeMed had purchased 11 acres of land to build the new … more
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Santa’s Reindeer Roundup Expressis the only event in the Triangle where attendees can visit with Santa Claus while riding on a real train. Train rides depart throughout the day on Saturdays, Dec. 7, 14 and 21, and Sundays, Dec. 8 and 15. Visit www.TriangleTrain.comfor event information, train departure times and to purchase tickets. Contributed photo
Ride a real train with Santa Claus
BONSAL — Holiday traditions are a special way to celebrate the season and visitors from the Triangle and beyond have made the December Santa Trains at New Hope Valley Railway an annual … more
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Knightdale police are running out of space
KNIGHTDALE — The town’s police chief told town leaders last week that the police department needs more facility space, and sooner than later. Cramped office and storage space is due in part … more
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Wake Forest investment adviser faces fraud charges
RALEIGH — A Wake Forest investment adviser has been indicted on federal fraud charges, U.S. attorney Robert J. Higdon Jr. announced in a press release last week. Anthony Wayne March, 48, has … more
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Lighting of Wake Forest scheduled for Dec. 6
WAKE FOREST — Area residents are invited to experience the wonder and magic of the holiday season at the annual Lighting of Wake Forest on Friday, Dec. 6. Sponsored by Traditions at Wake Forest and … more
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John and Amy Stephens, pictured with their daughter Raelyn, are the new owners of Sugar Magnolia Café in downtown Wake Forest. Contributed photo by Amy Stephens.
‘So thrilled that we’re here’: New faces, same charm behind downtown Sugar Magnolia Café
WAKE FOREST — Amy and John Stephens are the new kids on the block. The couple are the new owners of Sugar Magnolia Café, the quaint and darling downtown Wake Forest shop known for tea parties … more
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Community Briefs 11.27.19
Community Briefs Hopkins Fire Department meeting Biannual meeting of the Hopkins Rural Fire Department will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the fire station. All members are encouraged to attend. … more
Wendell Wonderland is in its fourth year and will have many holiday events, including the Lake Myra Lights Show, shown here. Contributed photo by the town of Wendell
Wendell Wonderland: An opportunity to give back
WENDELL — The town of Wendell is hosting its Wendell Wonderland theme to support the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. This year’s theme, Elves in Toyland, involves accepting holiday gift … more
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Benjamin Brown enjoys painting a woodland ornament at the Zebulon Downtown Arts Council's booth at Friday's Christmas Tree Lighting. Julie Joyner | Special to The Wake Weekly
Zebulon rings in Christmas with tree lighting
ZEBULON — Zebulon residents packed the downtown area Friday night for the town’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting. The event, sponsored by the town of Zebulon, the Zebulon Chamber of Commerce, … more
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Fifteen speakers visited Wilton Elementary School on Nov. 15 as part of the school's Career Day. Many different careers were represented. Contributed photo
Wilton Elementary celebrates Career Day
FRANKLINTON — Students at Wilton Elementary School received a treat Nov. 15 when they were visited by guest speakers from the community who came to share about their careers. A total of 15 … more
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Man wanted in non-fatal shooting turns himself in
FRANKLINTON — A man wanted for shooting into a car and injuring a man turned himself in to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office last week. Marquis Terrell Copeland, 35, was wanted for assault … more
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A worker signals from the side of BB&T's new Wilson office building near the bank's current towers last Wednesday. The Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. have approved the Wilson-born bank's merger with SunTrust. Drew C. Wilson | Restoration NewsMedia
BB&T-SunTrust merger approved; banks to become Truist on Dec. 6
The proposed merger of BB&T and SunTrust cleared one of the final hurdles last week as federal regulators approved the $28.2 billion deal. “We are pleased to have received regulatory … more
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WF introduces changes to increase citizen awareness of public hearings
WAKE FOREST — The gown of Wake Forest is introducing important changes aimed at increasing citizen awareness of scheduled public hearings. The first involves a redesign of the gown’s public … more
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TripsWithPets hosting Jingle Paws event
WAKE FOREST — TripsWithPets, an online pet travel guide, is hosting Jingle Paws to Benefit K9s For Warriors as part of their 3rd Annual Partners for Animal Welfare Series. This dog-friendly … more
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Wake Forest earns favorable audit report
WAKE FOREST — During its normal monthly meeting on Nov. 19, the Wake Forest Board of Commissioners received the results of an independent audit report from Cherry Bekaert LLP for the period July 1, … more
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Franklin Academy team captain Jaxon Moseley lifts the 1A state championship trophy.
Patriots rally to win second 1A state title
CARY — Franklin Academy's boys soccer team overcame a 2-0 deficit by scoring three unanswered goals to beat Christ the King High School 3-2 in the 1A state championship at WakeMed Soccer Park in … more
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Wake Forest head coach Rick Pittarelli proudly holds up the 4A state championship trophy for everyone to see.
Exactly 23 years in the making: Wake Forest boys soccer wins state title
CARY — After going 23 years since their last state title, Wake Forest's boys soccer team brought a championship back home with a 2-0 win over R.J. Reynolds from Winston-Salem in the 4A state … more
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Greg Whitley
Youngsville names Knightdale cop as next police chief
YOUNGSVILLE — Town officials selected a Knightdale police lieutenant to be the new head of the Youngsville Police Department. Greg Whitley will be sworn in Dec. 2, the town announced Monday. … more
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