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Mystery in Wake Forest: Five-foot shark carcass found along Ligon Mill Road

Apr. 1

Mystery in Wake Forest: Five-foot shark carcass found along Ligon Mill Road

Drivers on a Wake Forest road found a 5-foot, partially gutted shark carcass with a missing fin; authorities removed it, but how it got there remains unknown.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake County braces for tight FY 2027 budget as growth outpaces modest revenue gains

Mar. 31

Wake County braces for tight FY 2027 budget as growth outpaces modest revenue gains

Rapid growth, aging residents and modest revenue gains are converging to make Wake County’s FY 2027 budget a tight squeeze as officials begin months of reviews and tradeoffs.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Zebulon Board awards $20,000 in grants to seven local nonprofits

Mar. 30

Zebulon Board awards $20,000 in grants to seven local nonprofits

Zebulon commissioners award $20,000 in grants to seven local nonprofits, with top funding going to Creative Minds Microschool and the Boys and Girls Club.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake Forest ‘No Kings 3.0’ rally, march planned Saturday at Centennial Plaza

Mar. 27

Wake Forest ‘No Kings 3.0’ rally, march planned Saturday at Centennial Plaza

Wake Forest Indivisible will hold a “No Kings 3.0” rally and march Saturday, March 28, 10 a.m.–noon at Centennial Plaza, with speakers and a donation drive for local families.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Easter Fun across northeastern Wake: Egg hunts and bunny events in Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon

Mar. 26

Easter Fun across northeastern Wake: Egg hunts and bunny events in Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell ...

Easter fun pops up across eastern Wake this weekend with egg hunts, crafts, games and bunny visits in Knightdale, Wake Forest, Wendell and Zebulon.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wendell eyes one-year pause on data centers to study impact on infrastructure, community

Mar. 25

Wendell eyes one-year pause on data centers to study impact on infrastructure, community

Wendell may adopt a one-year pause on new data centers, with an April 13 hearing set as officials study infrastructure, land use and community impacts.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake school board questions special ed staffing cuts

Mar. 25

Wake school board questions special ed staffing cuts

Wake school board challenges plan to raise special ed caseloads and cut about 130 positions, questioning communication over an $18M funding “misunderstanding” in upcoming budget.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake County residents are receiving scam messages about overdue parking/toll violations

Mar. 24

Wake County residents are receiving scam messages about overdue parking/toll violations

Scam texts in Wake County pose as court notices about overdue parking or toll violations, demanding payment and personal data that courts and the Sheriff's Office do not request by text.

Wake Forest Police urges parents to address e-bike safety after youth ‘street takeover’

Mar. 19

Wake Forest Police urges parents to address e-bike safety after youth ‘street takeover’

After a youth e-bike “street takeover” blocked traffic in a Wake Forest neighborhood, police urge parents to stress safety and obey new e-bike rules.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Art in the Gardens: Self-guided Wake Forest garden tour supporting museum gardens and community projects

Mar. 18

Art in the Gardens: Self-guided Wake Forest garden tour supporting museum gardens and community proj...

Explore eight private Wake Forest gardens and local art on a self-guided tour April 24–25, with $30 tickets supporting museum gardens and community projects.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake Schools warns of tough budget year, raising alarms over special education support

Mar. 18

Wake Schools warns of tough budget year, raising alarms over special education support

Facing rising costs and flat funding, Wake County schools warn of one of their toughest budgets yet, raising fears of cuts to special education as demand for services grows.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wendell Siemens expansion to bring more than 250 local jobs as medium-voltage equipment output grows

Mar. 18

Wendell Siemens expansion to bring more than 250 local jobs as medium-voltage equipment output grows...

Siemens will invest $165M to expand its Wendell and Raleigh operations, boosting medium‑voltage equipment output and adding 250+ local jobs to meet data center and AI power demand.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Zebulon Devil Dogz name Nick Swim as first manager

Mar. 17

Zebulon Devil Dogz name Nick Swim as first manager

New Zebulon Devil Dogz hire Nick Swim as first manager, leading all-Australian college roster at Five County Stadium ahead of May 22 home opener.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake County unveils draft parks and greenways plan, seeks public input

Mar. 17

Wake County unveils draft parks and greenways plan, seeks public input

Wake County is asking residents to review and comment on a new 10-year master plan that will guide future parks, greenways and open space investments.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Bond for growing schools and traffic cameras near campuses on Wake school board’s agenda

Mar. 16

Bond for growing schools and traffic cameras near campuses on Wake school board’s agenda

Wake County weighs $800–$900M school construction bond and considers traffic cameras near campuses to curb speeding and stop-arm violations, possibly heading to a 2026 ballot.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Severe storms, 60+ mph winds to hit Triangle, with highest morning risk east of Raleigh

Mar. 16

Severe storms, 60+ mph winds to hit Triangle, with highest morning risk east of Raleigh

Severe storms with 60+ mph winds and possible tornadoes are expected across the Triangle today, with the highest morning risk in areas east of Raleigh.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Rolesville High assistant principal, ex-teacher husband arrested on separate drug, sex charges

Mar. 15

Rolesville High assistant principal, ex-teacher husband arrested on separate drug, sex charges

Rolesville High assistant principal charged in psychedelic mushroom case; her former teacher husband accused of soliciting a child he contacted on Snapchat.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wendell adopts Public Art Master Plan to guide murals, sculptures and performances for next decade

Mar. 10

Wendell adopts Public Art Master Plan to guide murals, sculptures and performances for next decade

Wendell leaders have adopted a decade-long Public Art Master Plan to guide new murals, sculptures and performance spaces in downtown, parks and other public areas.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Proposed Ailey Young House heritage site could become new gateway park for Wake Forest

Mar. 6

Proposed Ailey Young House heritage site could become new gateway park for Wake Forest

Wake Forest may create a heritage park around the historic Ailey Young House, preserving African American history with walking paths, gathering spaces and interpretive features.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake County dedicates over $331,500 in McKinsey opioid funds to prevention and education

Mar. 4

Wake County dedicates over $331,500 in McKinsey opioid funds to prevention and education

Wake County is directing $331,500 from a McKinsey opioid settlement to prevention and education programs, seeking partners as overdose deaths stay above pre-pandemic levels.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Nickel, Kushner, Singh, and new at-large commissioners win key Wake County Primary races

Mar. 4

Nickel, Kushner, Singh, and new at-large commissioners win key Wake County Primary races

Wiley Nickel wins Wake DA primary as Christine Kushner and Mona Singh take new at-large commissioner seats; Cooper, Whatley advance to U.S. Senate race; Foushee leads tight NC-4 contest.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake County urges residents to review emergency plans during Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Mar. 3

Wake County urges residents to review emergency plans during Severe Weather Preparedness Week

Wake County urges residents to review emergency plans during Severe Weather Preparedness Week, ahead of a statewide tornado drill set for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Zebulon Faces Transition to New Legal Counsel as Vernon, Slater Step Aside

Mar. 3

Zebulon Faces Transition to New Legal Counsel as Vernon, Slater Step Aside

Zebulon's town attorneys, Eric Vernon and assistant Sam Slater, are stepping down, leaving Zebulon without a set timeline for choosing new legal counsel.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Raleigh man charged after South Franklin Street stabbing leaves victim hospitalized

Mar. 1

Raleigh man charged after South Franklin Street stabbing leaves victim hospitalized

Raleigh man charged after South Franklin Street stabbing that seriously injured another man; suspect also accused of threatening to shoot a woman.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Nonprofit serving Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon wins 2026 North Carolina Peace Prize

Feb. 26

Nonprofit serving Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon wins 2026 North Carolina Peace Prize

East Wake Education Foundation, a free preschool and enrichment nonprofit serving Wendell, Knightdale and Zebulon, has won the 2026 North Carolina Peace Prize and a $2,000 award.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

New Raleigh Recovery Café removes barriers to help for people facing mental health challenges, addiction

Feb. 25

New Raleigh Recovery Café removes barriers to help for people facing mental health challenges, addic...

New peer-run Recovery Café in downtown Raleigh offers open-access, non-clinical support and community for people facing mental health, addiction, trauma, and isolation.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Vintage-Style Retro Arcade and Bar Planned for Downtown Wendell

Feb. 24

Vintage-Style Retro Arcade and Bar Planned for Downtown Wendell

A vintage-style arcade and bar with classic games and cocktails is set to open in downtown Wendell after commissioners approved a special use permit.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Wake Forest Magnet Elementary to Fix Boiler After Parents Call Out Cold Classrooms

Feb. 23

Wake Forest Magnet Elementary to Fix Boiler After Parents Call Out Cold Classrooms

After parents petitioned over frigid classrooms, Wake Forest Magnet Elementary will get its failed boiler fixed, with repairs scheduled for next week.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Jefferson, Roper lead Knightdale to 20th win, 10-0 NAC 7A finish and first-round playoff bye

Feb. 22

Jefferson, Roper lead Knightdale to 20th win, 10-0 NAC 7A finish and first-round playoff bye

Jefferson, Roper power Knightdale to 20th win and 10-0 NAC 7A finish, clinching first-round playoff bye and setting stage for a potential deep postseason run.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

Former Wake Forest Elementary PTA Treasurer Charged With Embezzling $32K in Funds

Feb. 19

Former Wake Forest Elementary PTA Treasurer Charged With Embezzling $32K in Funds

Former Wake Forest Elementary PTA treasurer Anna-Marie Ethridge is charged with embezzling $32K in PTA funds after police investigated missing money reports.

By Justin Thompson | jthompson@wakeweekly.com | 919-424-1780

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