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Find updated story here: Candidate's husband named in alleged fraudulent purchase, Elections Board to investigate *** LOUISBURG — The husband of a candidate in tomorrow’s primary election has allegedly committed fraud, according to a superior court judge. Documents released this...

WAKE FOREST — Jack Briones, 16, son of Alan and Lynn Briones of Wake Forest, has been accepted to the North Carolina School of Science and Math (NCSSM) for the 2014 and 2015 school years. A straight-A student who scored a perfect 800 on his math SAT, Briones is a sophomore at...

More food, more crafts, more everything at annual Wake Forest street fest. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Three streets. 15,000 estimated visitors. 120 arts and craft vendors. Two staging areas. Multiple performers, acrobats, bands and food trucks. And one beer garden. The 34th...

ROLESVILLE — The Rolesville Athletic Club fundraiser Cow Patty Bingo debuts May 10, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Rolesville High School. The event is free and features food, games, bands, booths, raffles and other family-oriented activities. Cow Patty bingo spaces will be sold for $5,...

Sunny weather welcomes spring music series. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — The first Six Sundays in Spring concert drew approximately 800 attendees on a sunny afternoon at Joyner Park. The jazz trio Hot at Nights kept cool under a tent while entertaining the guests from 5-7 p.m....

YOUNGSVILLE — It looks like Youngsville is on the way to having Franklin County’s first freestanding, multi-specialty surgery center. Novant Health Franklin Medical Center received approval Tuesday from the state’s Certificate of Need agency to move one of its unused operating...

In a recurring feature, The Wake Weekly looks back at what happened this week throughout the years. 1934 •The ninth intentionally set area fire was quickly put out by students last week at the Hunter dorm on the Wake Forest College campus. College officials have hired a special...

New film to be based on Wake Forest woman’s ancestor. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Pam and Bill Jay have an amazing story to tell. Pam’s ancestor, Joseph Hoover, a Union soldier during the Civil War, escaped capture with the help of southern slaves. Now Michael Davis, founder and...

By Clellie Allen LOUISBURG — According to court documents released Tuesday, Patricia Burnette Chastain, the current Clerk of Superior Court in Franklin County, has been the victim of a type of identity theft purposely designed to make it nearly impossible for her to campaign...

Boston Tribute Run draws a crowd. By David Leone WAKE FOREST — Dave Cockman was one of about 105 Wake County runners who went to Massachusetts for the Boston Marathon this year. The support residents there showed for runners one year after the marathon bombing was inspiring, he...

By Juliet McDonald WAKEFIELD — It is not very often an auditorium filled with graduating seniors is quiet as they hang on every word a speaker has to say. But this was precisely what happened Thursday at Wakefield High School. Inspirational speaker Sarah Panzau told her story of...

Not too late to weigh-in on plans. By David Leone WAKEFIELD — City leaders are in the process of reviewing plans for bike paths in central and northern Raleigh. Included in that list is a 1.3-mile section of Wakefield Plantation Drive from Dr. Calvin Jones Highway to Carriage...

WAKE FOREST — American Legion Auxiliary Unit 187 presents the 2014 5K Freedom Run June 21 to celebrate and support veterans and active-duty military. The theme of the race is Honoring Our World War II Veterans. Proceeds will support Military Missions in Action (a North Carolina...

WAKE FOREST — The Wake Forest Lions Club will sponsor a free eye screening and hearing test in the Walmart parking lot May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Individuals aged 6 years to 18 years old must have a parent or guardian sign a consent form, and a parent must be present during...

 Assisting Laci Wade at the Franklin County Miracle League Easter egg hunt April 19 are, from left, Rachel Kennedy, Meagan King, Tiffany Hicks and Megan Arnold.

WAKE FOREST — May is Bike Safety Month, and the town of Wake Forest is sponsoring a free bicycle safety fair during Meet in the Street, Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the town hall parking lot, 301 S. Brooks St. Run by the Wake Forest Police Department, the bicycle safety fair...

By Janet Tharpe Need a terrific coffee cake to serve at breakfast or your next brunch? Darci Juris has a recipe you have to try. Her Bang’n Blueberry Coffee Cake is so moist and the streusel adds a sweet crunch. Along with a cup of coffee, it’s a great way to start your day. See...

WAKE FOREST — Wake Electric is celebrating a big milestone in 2014: its Bright Ideas education grant program, which provides funding to Tar Heel teachers for innovative learning projects, is turning 20 years old. Wake Electric has pledged approximately $50,000 to the state’s...

RALEIGH — Advanced Optometry Center is sponsoring a community health fair May 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 13251 Falls of Neuse Road in Raleigh. Healthcare and wellness professionals from Wakefield and the surrounding area will be on hand to offer screenings and answer questions....

Cameron Eatmon excitedly shows off his finds at the Easter egg hunt April 19, hosted by the Miracle League of Franklin County at Long Mill Elementary School. Although festivities were forced indoors by the rain, the event was enjoyed by all.

In addition to events at the Wake Forest library (400 E. Holding Ave., 919-554-8498), events are planned at East Regional Library (946 Steeple Square Court, Knightdale, 919-217-5300), and North Regional Library (7009 Harps Mill Road, Raleigh, 919-870-4000). Most programs are...

WAKE FOREST — High-school juniors Tyler Bendl of Wake Forest and Dillan Phillips of Louisburg were selected by Wake Electric to attend the 2014 Rural Electric Youth Tour in Washington D.C. in June. Bendl 16, is a student at Heritage High School. Phillips, 17, attends Louisburg...