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Concert series hits a bad note with business owners in Wake Forest

Jun 13

Falls Lake water-level drop noticeable to visitors: 'Little alarming'

Jun 9

2 rescued after boat becomes stranded on Falls Lake

ABC11 learned two people were rescued after the boat's engine failed, leaving them stranded on the water.

10 hours ago

Raleigh enacts water restriction stages amid ongoing drought

Apr 16

2 in custody after report of shots fired outside Triangle Town Center

Apr 8

Wake Forest man 'traumatized' after being shot on Easter Sunday

Apr 6

Wake Forest police investigate shooting involving former town employee

Apr 5

Parent petition at Wake Forest Elementary sparks heating repairs

Feb 21

Wake Forest jumps out early, beats Clemson 85-77

Feb 19

Latest Videos

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Business Owners Say Wake Forest concert series impacts bottom line

Jun 13

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Wake Forest woman's idea for decorating homes turns into national business

Dec 20, 2025

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Wake Preparatory Academy closed Thursday due to police investigation

Oct 23, 2025

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Woman killed, man facing murder charge in Wake Forest shooting

Oct 1, 2025

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Former Wake County high school principal, coach's wife shot

Aug 31, 2025

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NC high school coach's wife shot, was not intended target: police

Aug 30, 2025

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Fire destroys 9 vehicles in business parking lot in Wake Forest: Police

May 30, 2025

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Home improvement job leaves couple living in a construction zone

May 13, 2025

Latest Stories

Former Wake Forest PTA Treasurer charged with embezzlement

She is accused of misappropriating $32,635.42 of PTA money, police said.

Feb 19

Victim of multi-county crime spree describes moments before car theft: 'Crying and shaking'

A woman described the scary moments when her car was stolen in Wake Forest as she tried to help another person being robbed.

Feb 16

Man in custody after hours long barricade, hostage standoff at Wake Forest apartments

Authorities say a Raleigh man locked a woman outside of her apartment with her child inside.

Feb 6

Several injured in Wake Forest crash on Dr Calvin Jones Hwy and NC 98 Bypass, police say

It happened on Dr Calvin Jones Highway and NC 98 Bypass westbound.

Dec 28, 2025

NC native transforms passion into national business creating custom wood and acrylic gifts

Donna Clayton's living room now doubles as a home office, transformed to house her 1,000-pound laser cutter.

Dec 20, 2025