News in Wake Forest · 10 sources
Wake Forest in the news, from 10 sources
9 stories about Wake Forest in the past 90 days, plus the town’s own website and 18 games on the schedule. Latest: “Pack Set for Top-10 Test at Wake Forest” from NC State University Athletics, Oct 3.
Latest about Wake Forest
The newest stories with Wake Forest in the headline, one per story.
Straight from the source
Town Hall page →From Town Hall, the schools and the library
32 notices in the past month, read every morning from Wake Forest’s own websites. Each one opens on the site that posted it.
Town hallWake Forest town website
wakeforestnc.gov ↗Latest notices
- HRC accepting 2027 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo applications through December 4
WAKE FOREST, NC – The Wake Forest Human Relations Council (HRC) will host the 2027 Minority & Women-Owned Business Expo on Saturday, Feb. 20, from 1-4 p.m. at the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre, 405 S...
3 days ago - Portion of Dunn Creek Greenway closed October 29-November 6 Heads-up
WAKE FOREST, NC – Crowder Construction, a contractor working on behalf of the Town of Wake Forest, will temporarily close a portion of the Dunn Creek Greenway between Juniper Avenue and Ailey Young...
5 days ago - “Pictures with Santa” offered during Downtown Holiday Open House, registration opens November 9
WAKE FOREST, NC - Pictures with Santa will be offered at the Wake Forest Area Chamber of Commerce, 350 S. White St., during the Downtown Holiday Open House on Saturday, Dec. 5. A limited number of...
6 days ago
5 more from wakeforestnc.gov
- You’re invited to help shape Wake Forest’s future at the Strategic Plan Update Open HouseOct 26
- Town offices closed November 11 for Veterans Day, trash & recycling collection not affectedOct 26
- Tickets still available for Donna Washington's "Of Blood and Bone" Oct 30Oct 26
- You’re invited to complete Downtown Traffic Study survey, attend October 28 open houseOct 26
- Sidewalk repairs scheduled week of October 26 along East Jones AvenueOct 23
SchoolsWake County Schools
wcpss.net ↗Latest notices
- Major academic gains
Academic performance improved significantly across our district in 2025-26, as our students achieved the highest overall academic proficiency rate since 2012. In addition, 60% of schools achieved an A or B School Performance Grade - a new record - and our four-year graduation rate improved to 91.4%.
Yesterday - Oct. 30 - Update for Pre-K families at select schools3 days ago
- Help keep our students safe this Halloween5 days ago
5 more from wcpss.net
- Enrollment proposal virtual information session tomorrow, volunteer renewal window closes Oct. 315 days ago
- Barton Pond Elementary's Nicole Simpson named North Carolina School Counselor of the Year6 days ago
- What you need to know about the 2026 school bond proposalOct 26
- Board names one new assistant principalOct 21
- 2027-28 enrollment proposal: Review updates and share feedbackOct 21
SchoolsFranklin County Schools
fcschools.net ↗Latest notices
- More Is Possible: The People and Relationships Behind Student Success at FCS
At Franklin County Schools (FCS), student success is about more than what happens during a lesson. It is about the teachers who know their students, the staff who encourage them, the friendships that create a sense of belonging and the connections that make school feel like a community.
Yesterday - Learn more. Connect more. Belong more. More Is Possible!
Discover all the ways to find your place at Franklin County Schools!
Yesterday - More Is Possible: Building Relationships That Help Students Thrive at Franklin County Schools
From teachers who take the time to know their students to staff members who encourage them along the way, FCS is committed to creating learning environments where every student feels supported and connected.
Yesterday
5 more from fcschools.net
- More Is Possible: Franklin County Schools Celebrates National School Lunch Week, Highlights Excellence in School NutritionYesterday
- More Is Possible in Franklin County SchoolsYesterday
- FCS Names Drew Cardwell Principal of Franklinton Elementary SchoolYesterday
- Red Rams on the Rise: Franklinton Middle School Exceeds Academic Growth Expectations and Surges 5 Points in State RatingYesterday
- Wildcat Pride at Bunn High School: Wildcats Demonstrate Academic Progress in 2026 Accountability Results4 days ago
LibraryWake County Public Libraries
wakegov.com ↗Latest notices
- Early voting for the 2026 General Election ends tomorrow
Board of Elections
3 days ago - Wake County Animal Center offers special adoption fees in November
Animal Services
3 days ago - Wake County EMS subscription annual enrollment period opens
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
5 days ago
5 more from wakegov.com
- Wake County names Heather Cashwell as new Solid Waste Management directorOct 23
- Solid Waste Outreach Team Spotlight: Meet Sara DavarbakhshOct 22
- Wake County surpasses 100,000 ballots cast during early voting in just six daysOct 21
- Home at last: Walter’s adoption storyOct 20
- Wake County approves plan recognizing Neuse North’s rural character and farmsOct 20
Wake Forest’s news, by source
Who’s covering Wake Forest
Wake Forest was in the news from 6 outlets in the past 90 days, led by CBS17.com with 6 stories about Wake Forest. Stories with Wake Forest in the headline come first; every one opens on its publisher’s site.
CBS17.comNews outlet
Covers Wake Forest the most6 about Wake Forest
NC State University AthleticsNews outlet
1 about Wake Forest
The Duke ChronicleNews outlet
1 about Wake Forest
HighSchoolOTNews outlet
1 about Wake Forest
The North State JournalNews outlet
1 story mentioning Wake Forest
- What it was, was footballOct 2 · Mentions Wake Forest
The Courier-JournalNews outlet
1 story mentioning Wake Forest
- Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm on losing big games, fan expectationsSep 28 · Mentions Wake Forest
What Wake Forest’s news is about
Every headline sorted into a topic. Tap one to see just those stories in the source cards.
Where Wake Forest’s news comes from
News outlets11
Town, schools & library4
Game day
Next up: Wake Forest vs Rolesville
Thursday, Nov 12 · Girls Varsity Basketball. Streams on the NFHS Network.
Coming up
Nov12Wake Forest vs RolesvilleGirls Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Nov20Wake Forest vs EnloeGirls Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Nov21Heritage vs RiversideGirls Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Dec2Wake Forest vs JordanGirls Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Dec2Wake Forest vs JordanGirls Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Jan26Wake Forest vs FranklintonBoys Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Feb5Wake Forest vs HeritageGirls Varsity BasketballWatch ↗Feb5Wake Forest vs HeritageGirls Junior Varsity BasketballWatch ↗
Recent games
Oct8Wake Forest vs FranklintonGirls Varsity Flag FootballWatch ↗Oct2Franklin Aca. vs Raleigh CharterGirls Varsity VolleyballWatch ↗Oct1Wake Forest vs HeritageGirls Varsity Flag FootballWatch ↗Sep30Heritage vs Wake ForestBoys Junior Varsity SoccerWatch ↗Sep29Vance County vs East WakeGirls Varsity Flag FootballWatch ↗Sep29Wake Forest vs KnightdaleGirls Varsity Flag FootballWatch ↗
From the sports pages
Wake Forest Football Schedule
Schedule - Heritage Huskies (Wake Forest, NC) Soccer 26-27
Wake Forest Girls Varsity Flag Football @ Knightdale
Wake Forest High School (NC) Girls Lacrosse
Schedule - Wake Prep Academy Guardians (Wake Forest, NC) Softball 26-27
North Wake Saints High School (Wake Forest, NC) Football
Schedule - Heritage Huskies (Wake Forest, NC) Basketball 26-27
Wake Prep Academy (Wake Forest, NC) Boys Lacrosse
On the market
Housing market →Homes listed in Wake Forest
Listed in the past 60 days. Check each listing for the current price and availability.
1613 Wooten CtZillow · Oct 19 ↗7521 Summit Pine WayZillow · Oct 17 ↗3659 Carper Ct #5-lot NEWZillow · Oct 16 ↗2616 Dun Loring DrZillow · Oct 15 ↗1205 Crozier CtZillow · Oct 14 ↗3065 Thurman Dairy LoopRedfin · Oct 14 ↗1612 Thamelink CtZillow · Oct 14 ↗1514 Anterra DrZillow · Oct 10 ↗409 Otway RdZillow · Oct 9 ↗
In memoriam
Remembering neighbors
Obituaries from the past 30 days. Dates are publication dates.
Rhea Deats Obituary, Age 98 - October 13, 2026 - Wake Forest, North CarolinaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 14Esperanza Andrade Obituary, Age 91 - October 12, 2026 - Wake Forest, North CarolinaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Thomas Terwilliger Obituary, Age 73 - June 21, 2026 - Wake Forest, North CarolinaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 12Kathryn Newman Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Wake Forest, NC - The News & ObserverLegacy | Obituary · Oct 11Michael Shearer Obituary, Age 38 - October 3, 2026 - Wake Forest, North CarolinaLegacy | Obituary · Oct 6
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Headlines come from the outlets that cover Wake Forest, found through Google News; stories with Wake Forest in the headline come first, and outlets or places that aren’t Wake Forest, NC are left out (1 this time). Articles belong to their publishers and aren’t independently verified; every story links to the publisher who wrote it. Topics are sorted automatically from each headline’s words. Notices, meetings and events come from the town, school district and library websites, read every morning and linked to the page that posted them. Game listings come from the NFHS Network.