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Wake Forest advances in 4AA football playoffs
From WSJ Staff Reports East fifth seed Wake Forest (6-1) defeats fourth seed Millbrook (5-3) 30 to 27 in the first round of the NCHSAA 4AA football state championship. Wake Forest will host eight seed Pinecrest (6-2) in the second round of the playoffs Friday, April 23. Pinecrest defeated number one seed Apex Friendship (7-1) 24 to […]
April 22: Town schedules third Community Plan Visioning Workshop
In an effort to achieve the highest possible level of citizen participation, the Town of Wake Forest has added a third Community Plan Visioning Workshop to its slate of virtual public meetings. In addition to workshops on Tuesday, April 13, and Saturday, April 17, from 10-11:30 a.m., the Town will offer a session on Thursday, April 22, […]
Covid vaccine use stopped, issue with J&J side effects
From WSJ Staff Reports North Carolina has stopped the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. The state Department of Health and Human Services has released a statement regarding the CDC and FDA’s joint statement on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, following incidents of severe blood clots in a small number of people who […]
All adults eligible for Covid vaccine in NC
Everyone in North Carolina age 16 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. If you haven’t already received your shot, you can find participating vaccine providers at MySpot.nc.gov to schedule your vaccine appointment. What you should know: The vaccine is free everywhere in North Carolina. No photo ID or insurance is needed. Depending on where you get your […]
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Wake Forest Garden Club honored as Main Street Champion
From WSJ Staff Reports NC Main Street recently recognized the Wake Forest Garden Club as a Main Street Champion for “enhancing the beauty of downtown Wake Forest and the entire community since 1924.” According to Downtown Development Manager Jennifer Herbert, the Garden Club’s impact is visible throughout the Renaissance Area and beyond. “Their many efforts in […]
Arrests made by WFPD, April 13-15
From WSJ Staff Reports The following arrests were made by the Wake Forest Police Department between April 13- 15: April 13Ajmer Troy Cox, 33, 2207 Fox Ridge Manor Rd.; order for arrest-misdemeanor, order for arrest-misdemeanor; Secured $14,000 bond. April 15Xavier Marquise Lewis, 29, 3911 Dowling Haven Pl., Apt. 101, Raleigh; driving while impaired, resisting public […]
EBT cards are now accepted at Publix
From WSJ Staff Reports North Carolina Food and Nutrition Services participants can now purchase groceries online using their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards at an additional authorized online EBT retailer, Publix Super Markets Inc. This flexibility will allow participants to buy food while promoting social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and will help families with transportation and mobility barriers. Wake […]
Ferries back open
From WSJ Staff Reports The N.C. Department of Transportation’s Ferry Division has resumed service on Pamlico Sound between Cedar Island, Swan Quarter and Ocracoke. Service reopened with a two-boat, alternate schedule while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to mitigate shoaling issues in Bigfoot Slough. The ferry service was suspended on April 7 due […]