Choose your location
The Wake Weekly
New ICU opens at Wake Med North
A new Intensive Care Unit at Wake Med North opened July 9. Kellie Babson, a nursing manager at Wake Med North, said that the hospital has been sending patients who needed a higher level of care to the main Wake Med Hospital on New Bern Avenue in Raleigh. But with the advent of this ICU at Wake Med North, more […] The post New ICU opens at Wake Med North first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Durham Bulls win series over Tides
From July 1-6, the Durham Bulls took on the Norfolk Tides in a six-game series, winning four of the six games. This marked their first series win in a month, the last occurring when they took down the Gwinnett Stripers in four of six games. Game one The Tides took the first game of the series, earning a narrow 3-2 […] The post Durham Bulls win series over Tides first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Farm Act signed into law
One of North Carolina’s No. 1 farming industries and its relationship to the state agriculture commissioner has some tweaks in the North Carolina Farm Act of 2024. The Senate bill was signed into law by Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, one of four signatures he affixed. Cooper also tried his hand with the veto stamp for the 99th time […] The post Farm Act signed into law first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
DMV fees increase statewide
Nearly 90 DMV fees became more costly this month as the state adjusted its fee rate for this year. North Carolina requires the DMV to reassess and adjust the cost of its fees every four years. The new costs took effect on July 1, and include a 19% increase for some of the department’s most notable fees. The cost of […] The post DMV fees increase statewide first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
New home permit issuance skyrockets in Wendell
More than twice as many permits for single family homes were issued this fiscal year than were issued last year in Wendell. Bryan Coates, the town’s planning director, presented the raw numbers before the Board of Commissioners on Monday evening. The town issued 636 new single family dwelling permits in fiscal year 2023. That same number jumped to 1291 in […] The post New home permit issuance skyrockets in Wendell first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wendell seeks to expand, protect public art
Officials in Wendell backed a resolution offered by town staff Monday night that aims to increase the amount and variety of art in public spaces, as well as protect those art instillations already on display. A survey of 314 respondents spanning different ages, races, and income levels which was conducted by town staff found that the public art is broadly […] The post Wendell seeks to expand, protect public art first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
We need more hospital competition
North Carolina’s hospital sector has undergone lots of mergers and acquisitions over the past decade. Now the pace of change is, if anything, accelerating. Guilford County’s largest hospital, Cone Memorial, has just been acquired by a charitable arm of Kaiser Permanente. Novant Health, also based in the Triad, operates hospitals in Winston-Salem, Charlotte, Wilmington and more than a dozen other […] The post We need more hospital competition first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
FUNGO takes win in debut of renovated stadium
On a rainy July 7, the Wake Forest FUNGO held their first game of the season in what they have been calling “New Flaherty” as they hosted the Oak City Gliders. The park has gone through significant renovations, including a gateway sign, a brick backstop, a shaded dugout, an improved staircase with an accessible ramp, ornamental fencing, a bullpen and […] The post FUNGO takes win in debut of renovated stadium first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Homicide investigation yielding leads, WCSO says
The Wake County Sheriff’s Office said this week it has begun to receive tips from the public in its investigation into last week’s shooting death of Serenity Spencer near Wendell. WCSO reported July 1 that Spencer, 24, had passed away at the hospital. June 30 around 10:40 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 7000 block […] The post Homicide investigation yielding leads, WCSO says first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
NCDOT breaks ground on Raleigh to Richmond rail line that includes Wake Forest stop
State and federal transportation officials picked up their shovels last Monday to officially break ground on a passenger railroad line that will make it much faster for riders to reach Richmond, and which also includes a stop in Wake Forest. Gov. Roy Cooper was joined by national Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, as well as state Secretary of Transportation Joey […] The post NCDOT breaks ground on Raleigh to Richmond rail line that includes Wake Forest stop first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Voters to decide on $142 million library bond in November
A $142 million bond to build, expand and renovate local libraries is officially headed for the ballot in November. The Wake County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution calling for the Nov. 5 bond referendum following public hearings at today’s meeting. “This is a significant step toward enhancing our library system to better serve the diverse needs of our community,” […] The post Voters to decide on $142 million library bond in November first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Local man named to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Board of Directors
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society named five new members to its board of directors effective July 1, including Mike Farmer of Raleigh New members include hematologists, an NFL veteran, and operations and communications executives. “Each with their own diverse experience and interests will be instrumental in helping the organization carry out its mission to cure blood cancer and improve the […] The post Local man named to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Board of Directors first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest manufacturer’s rep firm wins international award
Tommy Garnett, president and CEO of Garnett Component Sales, along with his team, have been awarded the George Hayward Commercial Agent of the Year Award by the Internationally United Commercial Agents and Brokers. The award was presented in May, during the IUCAB Annual Delegate’s meeting in Vienna, Austria, and accepted on Garnett’s behalf by Charles Cohon, CEO and president of […] The post Wake Forest manufacturer’s rep firm wins international award first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
It’s time to reframe NC’s economic debate
Desperate to make progress, North Carolina’s earliest modern politicians made the state inherently conservative. At the beginning of the 20th century, the state’s backwardness inspired our leaders to initiate a strong drive for industrialization. And while this focus on development imbued the state’s politics with a salutary farsightedness, the capitalist imperative endowed business lobbyists with a final veto on any […] The post It’s time to reframe NC’s economic debate first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Wake Forest celebrates Independence Day
Hundreds flocked to Heritage High School on Wednesday night to enjoy live music, local food, and a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. Viewing for this year’s Fourth of July festivities took place on the football field at Heritage. Kids played games, adults put down blankets and folding chairs, and those in attendance were treated to a fireworks display that […] The post Wake Forest celebrates Independence Day first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Carolina Mudcats take series over Lynchburg
The Carolina Mudcats played a six-game series against the Lynchburg Hillcats from June 25-26. The series ended in a 3-3 tie, a common trend for the 2024 Mudcats. Game one Cooper Pratt kicked off the scoring for the Mudcats with a two-RBI grounder to center field. On the following at-bat, Daniel Guilarte hit an RBI double to send home Yophery […] The post Carolina Mudcats take series over Lynchburg first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Purnell Road reopened
The portion of Purnell Road that had been closed from Fairlake Drive to Holly Forest Road is back open, town officials announced. NCDOT has backfilled the hole — which measured about 10 feet deep –and will return later to pave the area, the town stated in a press release. The post Purnell Road reopened first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Bulls take slow start to begin second half of season
The Durham Bulls kicked off the second half of the season with a six-game series versus the Lehigh Valley IronPigs from June 25-30. The IronPigs sat No. 9 in the east, 1.5 games above Charlotte in last. The Bulls and IronPigs faced off earlier in the season, splitting the six-game series in April, 3-3. The Bulls outscored the IronPigs by […] The post Bulls take slow start to begin second half of season first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Sinkhole closes portion of Purnell Road
The portion of Purnell Road from Fairlake Drive to Holly Forest Road is closed due to a sinkhole measuring approximately 10 feet deep. Motorists should avoid the area and choose an alternate route. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. The post Sinkhole closes portion of Purnell Road first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
Franklin County 4-H livestock fun show scheduled
Franklin County youth, age 5 -18 years old, are invited to participate in the County’s 12th Annual ‘Fun’ Livestock Show Aug. 9. The show will be held at Wildwynn Stables in Youngsville. Area youth who love animals and would like to be judged exhibiting their animals are encouraged to participate. The animals will be judged by three expert livestock volunteers […] The post Franklin County 4-H livestock fun show scheduled first appeared on Restoration NewsMedia.
The Wake Weekly
3K+
Posts
3M+
Views
The Wake Weekly is a weekly, privately owned and independent newspaper based in Wake Forest, North Carolina, primarily covering Wake and Franklin counties. It is owned by Restoration NewsMedia.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.