By Hannah Blische, Town of Zebulon The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) is gearing up for an exciting 7th season. Each month, April through October, local farmers and producers will have the unique opportunity to offer […]
The Town of Wake Forest is inviting individuals and families to join the “Show Some Love, #KeepWFclean” campaign by picking up trash in their neighborhoods and along local streets and roadways. Designed to encourage maximum […]
The Knightdale Town Council appointed one of its own to serve as mayor at their meeting on January 20, 2021. Mayor Pro Tem Jessica Day was the unanimous choice to fill the position recently vacated […]
On December 31, 2020, Knightdale Mayor James Roberson, Knightdale staff, and family visited the home of Odell William Strickland to recognize him on his 99th birthday, and to present him with a proclamation celebrating the […]
Wake County Public School System (WCPSS) Child Nutrition Services is offering nutritious holiday meal packs for children ages 18 and younger. Online pre-ordering is required by Friday, December 4, 2020 at bit.ly/WinterBreakMealBundle. Winter Break Meal […]
Reducing adoption fees to find 12 special dogs homes for the holidays – Introducing the 12 Strays of the Holidays! With COVID-19 restrictions at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake […]
The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market will be holding its first ever, two day Winter Market with a food truck and local vendors offering farm produce, treats, gifts, and more in downtown Zebulon, North Carolina. Winter […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Comic World in Zebulon, North Carolina will be holding its third-annual Halloween party, “Haunted Asylum,” complete with a haunted house, costume contest, face painting, and treats. No registration is required to […]
Every child loves a good bedtime story. That’s why the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is partnering with Page 158 Books to introduce a 12-week bedtime story reading series on the Renaissance Centre Facebook page for […]
UPDATE: Due to weather, the September 25th opening day has been postponed. Watch for opening on Saturday, September 26, 2020 instead. ________ Original article: By Kay Whatley, Editor Ken’s Produce and Garden Center in […]
The Wake Forest Police Department (WFPD) is now accepting monetary donations now through Saturday, November 21, 2020, as part of its 14th Annual Turkey Drive. Turkeys will be distributed to those in need in November. […]
“Spirits of Wake Forest” ghost walks will lead small groups through downtown Wake Forest, safety precautions required If you’re looking for a “hauntingly” good time this fall season, then don’t miss the inaugural “Spirits of […]
Shop the Zebulon Farm Fresh Market before it ends for the season! This Saturday, August 29, 2020, 9am-1pm, is the market’s closing day, and your last chance to pick up local farm goods, homemade, and […]
Recent grant from the Petco Foundation funds crucial department during this time Many families are struggling to make ends meet, but the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Wake County is […]
A partnership between the Town of Wake Forest and Wake Electric has resulted in the installation of four electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Joyner Park Community Center, 701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, North Carolina. […]
Two separate fire department mergers have been announced for July 2020. Two separate fire services will merge to cover Knightdale, North Carolina, and the Wake Forest non-profit FD will merge with the town. Fire […]
UPDATE: In anticipation of a strong community response and a desire to reduce wait times, pre-registration is now strongly encouraged. To schedule your appointment, complete the COVID-19 Request for Testing Form at www.wakeforestnc.gov/covid-19-coronavirus/covid-19-testing. Anyone […]
A Wake Forest, North Carolina man pleaded guilty on June 24, 2020, to theft and embezzlement from a credit union in Zebulon, NC. According to court documents, Johnnie Earl Harrell, 47, served as branch manager […]
Although the Wake Forest Renaissance Centre is closed and in-person events canceled, “the show must go on-line.” As we continue adjusting to life in the midst of COVID-19, the Renaissance Centre is set to […]
Juniper Level Botanic Garden, a $7.5 million gift to North Carolina State University, will open two weekends in May 2020 for public viewing and plant purchases. Said Tony Avent, founder, and benefactor: “There’s so […]
By Kay Whatley, Editor Dogwood South, a member of the Knightdale Chamber of Commerce, recently started a movement to help local small businesses during the coronavirus-related shut-down. The Here for Good Project by Dogwood South […]
The Zebulon Farm Fresh Market (ZFFM) will open as originally scheduled, with changes including added coronavirus safety precautions. ZFFM will start with a Wednesday pop-up market, followed by a regular market Saturday, for which May Day […]
Dentistry Supports Its Employees, Who Volunteer to Give Blood and Sew Masks for Healthcare Providers As the largest dental practice in North Carolina, Lane & Associates Family Dentistry (LAA) is proud to serve the state […]
Watch and interact with pets from the comfort and safety of home The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Wake County (SPCA Wake) is broadcasting adoptable pets to families via live streaming […]
UPDATE March 13, 2020: In the interest of protecting vulnerable community members and preventing the spread of COVID-19, WCPL is suspending all library programs (Core, EFRA, and partnerships), as well as TLC and the Ambassador […]
Terra Vita Stewards’ We Plant it Forward program, in partnership with Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Youth Society, will hold a tree giveaway and environmental education activity at Gethsemane Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2525 Sanderford […]
SPCA of Wake County’s lives-saved numbers are the highest ever. SPCA Wake’s goal at the start of 2019 was to increase their intake (pets rescued or surrendered to them) and adoption numbers. Total adoptions last year […]
Ed. Note: This article from January is no longer the current data. Due to coronavirus concerns, changes have been made as reported here on April 13, 2020. ________ Original article published January 7, 2020: The “Call […]
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